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What steps should I take to deposit money into my Thai bank account after obtaining a NON-O retirement visa?

NON-O Visa Retirement Visa Thailand Banking Bank Account Opening Money Transfer to Thailand Visa Requirements Expats in Thailand

Nov 22, 2025

3 hours ago

Helen *******

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Hi 

I have received 

my NON-O retirement Visa and will be leaving on the 11 of Dec 25 

To Bangkok Thailand 

I have secured a condo 

For a year s lease 

And will take the necessary docs to immigration and then to a Bank to open a Bank Account my question is what steps to take to deposit the required monies into the new Thai bank after opening this  bank account 

I can have the required monies 

Sent directly to bank in Thailand thru USA bank 

But that would take some time 

Hours days ? does bank allowed 

Time for monies to transfer 

As I would not have the required deposit on my person 

Please advise as to how to 

Accomplish this task 

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is preparing to move to Bangkok, Thailand with a NON-O retirement visa and wishes to know the steps to deposit required funds into a Thai bank account after opening it. They inquire about the process and time frame for transferring money from a U.S. bank to a Thai bank. Comments suggest that most banks require an initial small cash deposit, recommend avoiding Bangkok Bank for visa extensions, and mention using Wise for quick international transfers.

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2 hours ago

Gregory *********

Some people have set up a "wise" account before they leave their country. Then they transfer the money into that and when the account is opened add the money to the account via wise and it appears within hours. I have used it after i opened mine appeared within hours but was smaller amount and significantly less fees. I set up my kasikorn account with 1000 baht deposit only to open it.

3 hours ago

Colin **********

Most banks would want some cash deposit like 3kthb or 5kthb, the other can follow. Aviod Bangkok bank if your going to get a visa extension, there too much trouble, KBank is a good bank.

3 hours ago

Graham ******

Where is your question?

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