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What are the requirements to open a bank account in Thailand as an expat?

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May 17, 2025

a month ago

Anonymous *************

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For your reference - I was able to open account at ttb Bank. 

Following documents were requested:

- Passport

- Thai Driving License

- E-Visa

- Translated Working Contract from Homecountry

- Lease Agreement

- Certificate of Residence 

- Tabien Baan Copy with signature from my landlord

I think these are the general requirements of the bank, which should apply to any branch. So you can just walk in any branch, in case they haven’t heard about DTV just tell them to call their headquarter for more information.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To open a bank account at ttb Bank in Thailand as an expat, the following documents are required: a passport, a Thai driving license, an E-Visa, a translated working contract from your home country, a lease agreement, a certificate of residence, and a signed copy of the Tabien Baan from your landlord. These requirements are generally the same across any branch. It's suggested to inform the bank about the DTV if they are not familiar with it.

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David ********

Thank you it's like any bank you need correct documents. People just walk in and ask for a bank account it ain't going to work. This post make it clear

a month ago

Peter *********

Can you transfer money into this bank?

a month ago

Anonymous *************

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@Peter ********

sure

a month ago

Bob **********

Anonymous participant not from WISE

a month ago

Peter *********

Anonymous participant Double check cos the rules changed on the 6th May. Might only be temporary until they update their system.

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a month ago

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@Peter ********

that's just with wise. He will still be able to send using western union as they still have every bank available or just do a standard bank transfer without using a 3rd party

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Greg ********

No Certificate of Residence required from Immigration.

a month ago

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@Greg *******

That’s up to the bank branch. Most of the time, it is required.

a month ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant 919 Yeah. It was on the list if the requirements I was given last week from a branch local to me even though I have an account with same bank in Bangkok. That and 2 forms of photo ID. The local branch does everything I need with priority service but to open an account there I need to provide everything someone with no account would.

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Anonymous ******************

Which branch / province

a month ago

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Anonymer Teilnehmer 169 bkk and ttb

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