What Should I Do About Accessing Joint Finances in Thailand in Case of a Spousal Emergency?

Non-O Visa Financial Access Expat Advice

May 9, 2020

5 years ago

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My pardons for raising a question that is only tangentially related to visas. My wife and I are currently living here on non-resident O visas. We have an account in my (farang) wife's name alone with 800K baht, and I applied as her spouse. We also have a separate joint account here that we use for everyday expenses.

My question is, if something were to happen to one of us, what would either one of us need to do to have access to these funds? In the USA the accounts may have to go into probate. I'm not sure what would be required here.

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The user is seeking guidance on how to ensure access to joint finances in case of an emergency, living in Thailand on Non-Resident O visas. They specifically want to know what steps to take regarding a bank account held solely in their spouse's name.

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James ********

May I suggest you post your question on other Facebook expat club pages and you will get helpful advice from others. Good luck.

As you appear to be living in Chiang Mai ..there is an Expat Club in Chiang Mai as well as Facebook group Chiang Mai Expats

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5 years ago

Benjamin ******

You're right, that is not a visa question. I recommend contacting the US Embassy and ask for a list of lawyers who can help you generate a will or provide an answer to your question.

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