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

May 17, 2025
a day ago
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, the following documents are typically required: Passport, Thai Driving License, E-Visa, a translated working contract from your home country, a lease agreement, a certificate of residence, and a Tabien Baan copy signed by the landlord. These requirements are general and should apply to any of their branches. If you encounter issues related to DTV, you can ask the branch to contact their headquarters for clarification.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Peter *********
Can you transfer money into this bank?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
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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Greg ********
No Certificate of Residence required from Immigration.
Anonymous ******************
@Greg *******
That’s up to the bank branch. Most of the time, it is required.
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.
Anonymous ******************
Which branch / province