What are the alternatives for Nigerians with a DTV visa to access money in Thailand without a local bank account?

@Luit ****************

I like to be independent and have my own bank account. But good it works for you that way 👍🏻. Yes you are right about the fact it should be free, and easier to open a bank account. But since it can be tricky or take a lot of time I chose the easiest option for me.

@Peter *******

The point is not the amount of money, but the fact you have to pay tea money for something that should be free when banks allowed DTV visa holders to open an account. You now pay to grease the wheels. My reaction was meant to show the statement of

@Angelo **********

that it is only a facebook myth that you cannot open a bank account is absolute nonsense. You proved it by having to pay, and I proved it by trying different banks.

For me the only reason to have a Thai bank account is because some Thai shows only accept Thai cards, and to use Thai QR payment.

For the ATM I just use the Thai bank account of my girlfriend.

@Luit ****************

I Payed around 3500 baht. I don’t think that’s a lot of money. And it pays itself because you never have to pay the 220 baht fee anymore.

@Peter *******

when you need an agent and pay a lot of money, that just means you can not open a bank account on a NORMAL way. I know that with money you can reach everything you want, forbidden or not, especially in Thailand.

@Luit ****************

Go to an agent and you Will have a Thai bank account. Very easy

@Angelo **********

so it is not a facebook myth, or do you think it is normal that far more branches do not allow, than branches that do?

Anonymous participant Good Luck with your application for the DTV visa 🍀

@Mac ******

many thanks!

@Mo *****

no worries mate, every branch is different, Bangkok bank is your best bet though, kasikorn is very difficult to get into without going through the proper channels 👍

@Mac ******

a bit far from Phuket but I will go some day there. It’s in my bucket list

@Andreas ********

correct ✅

@Andreas ********

I know. A visa agent opened a Bangkok Bank savings account for me as part of a conversion from visa exempt entry to Non-O (retirement) visa and 12 months extension. However, there have been reports in the last day or so of people claiming to have opened bank accounts themselves with DTV’s. I can only suggest if the OP wishes to go down this route that they search for these reports and ask the posters how they did it?

Anonymous participant yes it would be in your name

@Christopher **********

a DTV is a tourist visa type. It is almost impossible to find a bank willing to open an account to somebody on a tourist visa. You will succeed quicker if you go through an agent. It costs 5000.- THB for an agent's service in Pattaya to open a bank account