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What are the steps to open a Thai bank account on a DTV?

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Mar 21, 2025

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I have been here for 3 weeks on a DTV. I tried many banks to open an account.  I have slim hopes since I mostly get a denied. What bank or what is the proper step to get a Thai banking account?

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A user on a DTV visa is struggling to open a Thai banking account, receiving frequent denials from various banks. Comments suggest that using an agent might help, especially given the limited options available for those on certain visa types like the DTV. Some commenters highlight that tourists should generally not be able to open accounts, while others mention specific locations and agents that could facilitate the process.

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So basically anyone with a British passport entry to Thailand on visa exempt entry are not permitted to open a bank account even at the Bangkok bank. Am I correct?

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Mark ********

Its a tourist visa,you should not be able to....

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Kat **********

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someone did on tiktok through TTB. Maybe I am missing 1 document. 🤷‍♀️

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Mark ********

Someone did on Tik Tok,we i am sure that makes them change the rules😂😂😂

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Braulio *********

Correct

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Bob **********

Because of all the ghosts accounts you might have a problem opening one right now with an agent but I’ve always heard about 5000 baht

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Dennis ***********

Go and visit Maneerat Visa (NAN) SOI

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( SOI POST OFFICE.NAN - Will take care of your issue

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Us *****

Go to Pattaya and pay an agent. Probably your cheapest option.

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Ben *****

Use an agent

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Chris *********

Ask an agent to help you open one …

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Chris *********

that’s rediculous … I can give you the name of one who will ask a fair price ( she got mine )

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@Chris ********

please send me info in DM

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@Chris ********

which agent

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Stuart *********

If it’s a DTV for soft power then there’s a slim chance. If it’s for remote work then pretty much no chance unless you use an agent.

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Tony *********

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how much is an agent?

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Stuart *********

Depends what area. Brandon said 4-5k but I’ve heard of double that in Phuket.

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Tony *********

@Stuart ********

Hua hin

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Brandon ************

4-5,000 baht. Though I've heard the prices have gone up since the Pattaya problems, as the agents have had to make new bank contacts.

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thank you. Suddenly the reason to have a bank have disappeared haha

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how would they know if its for soft power? Or remote work? And why would it make a difference 🤔

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Stuart *********

They ask you. No idea the reasoning behind it. Just seen posts saying as such.

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oh really. It just would make sense to say its for soft power then as the visa itself doesn’t tell which category it is for 😅

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