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Thailand VisaLong-term VisaLTR VisaBanking in ThailandOpening a Thai Bank AccountFinancial Requirements for ExpatsRetirement VisaDTV Visa
Feb 2, 2025
a year ago
Chad ******
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TLDR : Answer Summary
This conversation discusses the challenges and advice related to opening a bank account in Thailand for expats, particularly those waiting for long-term visas like the LTR visa. It highlights the importance of banking services for expats living in Thailand and seeks guidance on the minimum financial requirements needed to open an account.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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How much money do you have to have to open a bank account in Thailand to stay for 6 months a year?
Stina ***********
Dear all, still waiting for my LTR visa but need a Thai bank account asap, any advice on how to open one would be very appreciated 🙏
Glenn *****
@Stina **********
go to an agent or twoStina ***********
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i as told you cannot open one as long as you are on tourist visa, not correct ?Reply to
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