Want to get Education Visa, and rent condo. I understand my credit report does not get pulled for visa and renting, but what about when I open a Thai bank account? Or can I pay rent another way not Thai bank account? TIA
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When looking to secure an Education Visa and rent a condo in Thailand, your foreign credit report will not impact the process. Landlords typically require a security deposit, but they often do not check international credit scores. Renting can be done using cash or a Thai bank account, although having a bank account is recommended for convenience. Regarding banking, as a US citizen, you might need to provide your Social Security number, but Thai banks do not pull your credit report. Overall, cash is commonly accepted for rent payments, and credit scores are not a significant concern for foreigners in Thailand.
If you open a bank account in Thailand as a United States citizen you will have to give them your social security number. They don't run your credit but they do inform the internal revenue service that you have a foreign bank account.
that’s not entirely true just went through that this year when you file your income tax in the United States you have to list any foreign bank accounts you have it’s up to the account holder, not the bank to report it to the IRS 
I have no idea my account is also with Bangkok Bank and I don’t remember giving them my Social Security number. However, I did file a foreign bank account report. (FBAR) you file with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, form 114.
You recently mentioned something about declaring bankruptcy in the US and getting a visa. So are you asking if your US credit report is pulled in Thailand?
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