What type of bank account is required for the ‘Married to a Thai Spouse’ long stay visa in Thailand?

Oct 30, 2021
3 years ago
Terry **********
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If I need to have money banked in Thai account for a ‘Married to a Thai Spouse’ long stay visa, does this to be a current account, an investment account or a foreign currency deposit account?

Many thanks in advance
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TLDR : Answer Summary
To meet the banking requirement for a ‘Married to a Thai Spouse’ long stay visa in Thailand, it is suggested to use a savings or current account, as these accounts allow for easy access to funds. While deposit accounts could also be considered, they may not offer the same level of liquidity. Additionally, it is important to provide proof that the money originated from outside Thailand, and some community members raised questions about acceptable documentation, such as showing cash receipts.
Steve *******
Just use your current account with the 400k
Nathan ******
Is it true you have to show that the money came from out of the country, if so what kinda documentation will they accept?

If one brings cash to put in a Thai bank will a photo of the bills serial numbers work?
Steve *******
@Nathan *****
You can bring cash money in. I did it before. Changed it up and paid it in
Steve *******
@Nathan *****
Not true. Just show 400k in a Thai bank for 2 months for a 1 year extention of stay
Nathan ******
@Steve ******
thank you.

That just brought the stress level down a notch.
Coilean *********
Mine was in a deposit account. I would imagine it has to be some where it can be withdrawn easily.
Benjamin ******
Make it easy on yourself and put it in a savings account.
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