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What are the best options for opening a bank account in Bangkok as a DTV visa holder?

DTV Visa Bank Account Opening Thailand Banking Visa Assistance Expat Life in Thailand

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asked Apr 9, 2025

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Hi everyone! I just recently moved to Bangkok under the DTV visa (Muay Thai) and starting the, what sounds like, the complicated process of opening a bank account. I know my gym will help with that (as long as you purchase a couple insurance plans and pay a processing fee), but I'm looking for other options for comparison. I've heard about going to Pattaya to open an account with an agent. Has anyone used this company to help? [members only]

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

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The post discusses the experiences of an individual who recently moved to Bangkok on a DTV visa and is seeking advice on opening a bank account. They mention that their gym offers assistance with the process, conditional on purchasing insurance, but they are exploring alternative options, including using an agent in Pattaya. Community comments provide various personal experiences, suggesting that opening an account can vary in difficulty and cost, with some members sharing specific agents they used and the associated fees.

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Si ********

siam want 7k or is it 10k? i did it for 5k in pattaya with an agent. took 30 mins. So good visa and service. im not affiliated with them in any way. cheers

2 years ago

Peter ********

I used an agent called Nan in Pattaya. She helped me with it for 4500 baht. But I have heard it’s a bit more strict and difficult now

2 years ago

Greg ********

Using your gym and buying insurance might be cheaper than an agent at the moment. It used to be circa 5k at an agent but price has increased.

2 years ago

Cam ********

Did mine in Hua Hin myself at Bangkok bank. Very easy

2 years ago

Erik *******

@Cam *******

Could you tell us how long ago was it ?

2 years ago

Cam ********

@Erik ******

6 weeks ago. Well and truly after the crackdown.

2 years ago

Chris *********

@Cam *******

That's great. What did you have to show to open the acount? And did they speak English or did you need a translator?

2 years ago

Cam ********

@Chris ********

spoke enough English.

Had passport and visa and had the document from immigration. Can’t remember the name of the form sorry.

But I had to get that form to get my Thai license.

So I took my visa, passport and condo lease to immigration for the form to get license.

Then took those forms to bank to get account.

Then took those forms again to land department to get license the following week.

2 years ago