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Is it possible to open a Thai bank account with a DTV visa using an agent?

May 4, 2025
a year ago
Has anyone used an agent to open a bank account or has anybody been successful in obtaining a bank account? Having a Thai bank account would make life so much easier 😭
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Several users in the comments discuss their experiences with opening a Thai bank account, particularly for those holding a DTV visa. While one user found success at SCB, others mentioned significant challenges, especially for DTV holders, and noted that it may require patience and moving between branches. Some suggested going directly to banks or using agents for assistance, although results seem varied. The conversation highlights the complexities and frustrations expats face when trying to establish banking in Thailand.
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Nana ****
I am agent can help.
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Patrapong *****
If you are in Bangkok, I may help.
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Nicholas *******
I opened one last month at SCB. You just have to be patient and respectful. Go branch to branch and ask nicely. If they say no or ไม่ได้ just move to the next branch. You just have to get lucky.
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@Nicholas ******
thank you!
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Adrien ****
@Nicholas ******
do you have the address of the branch ?
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Nicholas *******
@Adrien ***
SCB Pratu Chiang Mai
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Marney ********
Stopping asking go to the bank and try.
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Anonymous ******************
Very difficult but not impossible if you are prepared to part with 20,000 - 30,000 baht.

Mainly in Bangkok
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Rafa *******
just go to any bank ask for the manager and say you have a DTV visa and need to open a bank account.
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Robert ***********
@Rafa ******
Yeah...Try that. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Jaree *************
Try TTB bank
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Matty *********
Hey since no one is answering your question, it's currently very difficult to get a bank account for DTV holders, even through an agent. I recently asked a bunch of agents and no one can help.
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Matty *********
It's pretty ridiculous how everyone is just saying to search. You know what I found when I searched? Just heaps of threads of people telling people to search lmao
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Anonymous ******************
It’s so easy to ask a question, why not use the search tool…..
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Kal ****
Just send the money to account of your most trusted bargirl. Then you can ask her to widraw you when ever you need 🙏
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