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Is there an agent who can help expats open bank accounts and obtain driver's licenses in Thailand?

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Anyone know if there an agent who can help open bank accounts here? And drivers license? Happy to pay…
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The conversation addresses the challenges expats face when trying to open bank accounts and obtain driver's licenses in Thailand. Several commenters discuss the feasibility of using agents for such services, share personal experiences, and highlight the importance of understanding the required visa status, particularly the DTV visa. While some believe agencies could offer assistance, others warn against reliance on them for banking due to possible account restrictions. Additionally, practical suggestions for easily procuring a driver's license are provided.
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Cui ******
Cui ******
You can wait for me,I'm getting my eyes smile pro in a bit.Then go get your driver's license together.Two driver's licenses should be over 18k baht
Sam *********
Sam *********
@Cui *****
18k for driving license? You been at the yaba?
Cui ******
Cui ******
@Sam ********
Spend money and not worry
Cui ******
Cui ******
@Sam ********
yes This price is for learning to get a Thai driver's license and actually getting the license.Chinese driver's license - get it authenticated and renewed here.The cost also needs to be over 2,000 RMB (9,500 Thai baht).
Sam *********
Sam *********
@Cui *****
exchanging UK license. Even getting a brand new license without exchanging is a piece of piss.
Cui ******
Cui ******
@Sam ********
Are you signing up for driving lessons at a school or are you just getting a Thai license instead of your current one
Sam *********
Sam *********
@Cui *****
I literally got my car and motorbike license last week, all sorted via an agent for 2k baht. Was there about 45 mins.
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
And where is here?
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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Nana ****
Nana ****
I can help 👋🏼
James ********
James ********
@Nana ***
please describe your services fully with your fees stated. Are you a Thai Visa Agent?
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
OP
@Nana ***
please provide more info
Nana ****
Nana ****
ผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่ไม่ระบุตัวตน You can get a driver's license, but you cannot open a bank account with DTV yet.
Frank-Steven ***********
Frank-Steven ***********
Drivers license is easily done yourself at the nearest Department if Land Transport. It is partucularly easy, if you already have a valid IDP for your desired category of vehicle. But even doing a DL from scratch is far from rocket science in Thailand. If you don't know how to ride, however, do yourself and people around you a favor and learn it properly, first. I can highly recommend
@Honda *****************
for this. They also offer driving license courses.

As for banking: Don't. Sure: You might find an agent who will for a lot of money be bribing someone into opening an account for you (however even that was difficult recently). But what good is a new bank account when it is at risk of soon to be shut down again? Use Wise and / or Revolut for payments like rent. Use True Money Wallet to conveniently scan like Thai bank account holders can.
Clifton ************
Clifton ************
@Frank-Steven **********
true money actually works? I could never get it to work for me
Anchalee *******
Anchalee *******
Longterm or short term Visa?
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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James ********
James ********
Anonymous participant highly unlikely that you are able to open a Thai bank account with your DTV Visa. MANY posts asking the same question ❓❓❓... No bank account opened.
Anchalee *******
Anchalee *******
ผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่ไม่ระบุตัวตน

The driving licence can do it.

But open Thai account need to check with the bank first.

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