Which banks accept DTV visa holders for opening bank accounts in Thailand?

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Nov 4, 2024

18 days ago

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Does anyone in this group have experience opening bank account with DTV visa? Which bank accepts to open bank account?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The community has shared mixed experiences regarding opening bank accounts with a DTV visa in Thailand. Some mentioned that KTB was willing to open an account, though there might be delays during holidays. Others successfully opened an account at Bangkok Bank with the help of a solicitor. There are suggestions that using an agent can expedite the process, as multiple attempts without assistance led to difficulties for some users.

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Werner ************

None - you will need to pay an agent

17 days ago

Samantha **********

We used a solicitor in Hua Hin.

Asked for help last week, flew over on Thursday night, account at Bangkok bank was opened on Friday afternoon.

😍

18 days ago

Alain ***************

Ktb lady said that she would open an account for me but because it was buddha day, the manager was not working this day. Luckily i opened one when it was still easy on a tourist visa years ago. So i just tried to get a 2nd one

18 days ago

Melody ******

I had tried 3 bank

Unable to open yet

18 days ago

Andi ***********

@Melody *****

Much quicker using an agent.

18 days ago

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Andi ***********

How can expats with a DTV visa open a bank account in Thailand?

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