Why dont the banks / goverment allow people on tourist visas to open highly limited bank accounts that could be a win win. E.G limit transfer amounts in / out monthly. Limit transfers to foreign accounts etc that way day to day spening is possible but business / work isn't.
I don't know about you guys but I would be happy with a bank account with a tiny limit such as 1,000 baht per month all my large spending can be on credit card and my small day to day stuff on my thai account.
This limit would stop people running businesses or getting paid through their thai bank accounts but allow legitimate tourists to use the bank account
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the reasons behind the restrictive policies of Thai banks regarding the establishment of bank accounts for tourists, suggesting that limited accounts could benefit both parties. However, several responses highlight the complexity of banking regulations due to concerns over money laundering, the enforcement of strict rules for all account holders in Thailand, and the banks' preference for customers with stable, long-term accounts. Other users mention alternatives like Truemoney Wallet and argue about the practicality and necessity of tourists having bank accounts in Thailand.
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