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What are the challenges of opening a bank account in Thailand for expats?

Bank Accounts in ThailandExpatsBanking RegulationsThailand Visa IssuesFinancial Services in Thailand
Apr 20, 2025
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For those wondering why it's difficult to open a bank account, this could give you some information. Take it as you will..

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Opening a bank account in Thailand can be challenging for expats due to various regulations and requirements. A Reddit link discusses these difficulties, and a comment suggests that using services like TrueMoney or opening a bank account in Cambodia with ABA might be viable alternatives, especially for compatibility with the Thai QR payment system.
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Best option beside TrueMoney would probably be to go open an account in Cambodia with ABA etc. they’re compatible with thai qr system
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