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What types of visas are accepted for opening bank accounts in Thailand?

Kasikorn Bank Thai Bank Account Visa Requirements Non-O Visa Non-B Visa Education Visa Retirement Visa Elite Visa Loyalty Visa Banking Issues Transfer Delays

Jun 19, 2025

25 days ago

Nelson ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Dropped into Kasikorn today to ask about opening an account because the delays with the Wise to Bangkok Bank transfers is becoming untenable. Unfortunately, but unsurprisingly, I couldn't do it and was cited the only 3 visas acceptable are ED, work and retirement.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster inquired about opening an account with Kasikorn Bank and faced issues due to visa restrictions, learning that only Educational (ED), Work, and Retirement visas were acceptable. Various comments suggest discrepancies regarding accepted visa types, including mention of the Elite and Long-Term Resident (LTR) visas. The discussion also involves banking experiences related to transfers from Wise to Kasikorn and Bangkok Bank, with mixed feedback on the speed and reliability of these transactions.

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Stephen **********

I just transferred from my bank to bangkok bank via wise at 10pm and had the money the next day by lunch. It used to take a few seconds but when I moved a bit more it took until 2pm the next day. I think it had to do with the timing of bank hours or the amount.

Are you moving large quantities? Maybe that is the cause of the delay

22 days ago

Nelson ******

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@Stephen *********

on the contrary the most I have ever converted and sent is the equivalent of 200,000 baht.

22 days ago

Stephen **********

@Nelson *****

Wow, maybe it was just timing. Not sure why you are getting long delays then... Hope you find a solution.

22 days ago

Nelson ******

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@Stephen *********

I don't know but I'm actively trying to find a way out of this and if it means leaving Bangkok Bank then I'm willing to do that

22 days ago

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Nelson ******

Nickel *******

Does ED stand for erectile dysfunction visa? Is this like a medical visa or something

22 days ago

Лена *******

kasikorn does not accept transfers from wise, payoner, and from abroad

24 days ago

Anna ************

We have the same problems with transfer from Wise and Revolute to Kasikorn. Starting from June. Never had an issue before

@Nelson *****

24 days ago

Nelson ******

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@Anna ***********

just tried sending from Wise to Bangkok Bank and they are estimating arrival on Monday and it's not even midday Friday!

24 days ago

Anna ************

@Nelson *****

so my point is if you have difficulties with transfer to BBL , new account in Kasikorn won’t solve it. Maybe worth to try other banks - krungsri/krungthai, and I heard krungthai (light blue one) is most loyal for DTV holders…

24 days ago

Anna ************

@Nelson *****

Kasikorn customer service told us that many customers complain to this and they are investigating.

DBS told that thai bank regulation has been changed on 11 May and banks are implementing new systems and rules that lead to technical issues. From my understanding the success and speed of the payment depends on which intermediate bank senders financial institutions use. So from Wise registered in EU it could be one route and payment are received without issue, for wise singapore - another etc etc

24 days ago

Anna ************

@Nelson *****

we are still getting the transfer bouncing back with the remark “technical issue from bank recipient”. Sending from singapore wise / Revolut if that make difference. Remit transfers from DBS singapore also don’t go throw. Only swift transfers from “proper” banks.

24 days ago

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Anna ************

Anonymous ******************

Bitcoin (and now USDC/USDT) solve this.

If you'd realized this years ago, you would now have enough money to buy unlimited Elite visas for your entire extended family to open Thai bank accounts and spend the rest of your days sending early retirement money around. But it still holds true today.

Banks will only become more pedantic and limiting with your own money. Look into the alternative (not 'Wise') and you'll be happy.

24 days ago

Nathan ****

Crypto to the Bank takes me 5-10 minutes with Bangkok Bank.