What are the requirements for foreigners to open a bank account in Thailand?

Start by waiting to ask for an account untill at least 3 months after arriving in Thailand.

Reconsider if a Thai bankaccount is need-to-have or nice-to-have.

Banks in Thailand are like everywhere in the world, interested in having good stable custormers, that have a permanent address, a steady easy traceable income, and use the account all year round.

That is why the banks are reluctant to give accounts to people on short time ( read: tourist ) visas, and who only spend part of the year in Thailand.

Don’t expect to get a residence certificat, until you have stayed at a permanent adress in at least 3 month, since that is what the residence certificat should confirm.

Furthermore the added attention on whitewashing of money, is an added burden on the banks, so even depositing large amounts isn’t a guaranteed way to open an account.

The value of a resident certificat, had gone down, since Immigration Officers are giving them to people that are not on a longterm visa, or have stayed severel months at 1 adress in Thailand, so even if it is a formal requirement, the bank make up their own assesment of the stability of the want-to-be customer.

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Yes, it is possible to open a bank account in Thailand as a foreigner with a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa), but it depends on the specific bank and their policies. Generally, Thai banks require foreigners to present the following:

A valid passport with the relevant visa.

A work or residency permit (the DTV visa may meet this requirement).

Proof of address in Thailand (often a rental agreement or proof of residence).

Some banks may also require a recommendation letter from your employer or the Thai authorities.

It’s a good idea to contact the specific bank where you want to open an account to get detailed requirements. Major banks in Thailand, such as Bangkok Bank, SCB (Siam Commercial Bank), and Kasikorn Bank, often have flexible rules for foreigners.

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