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Why is it becoming harder to open a bank account in Thailand?
Thai banking regulationsScams in ThailandVisa exemption issuesCybercrimeBank account accessThailand immigrationLegal requirements for expats
Feb 15, 2025
a year ago
Greg ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThis is one of the reasons bank account access is being tightened up and it will be increasingly harder to open an account.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The tightening of bank account access in Thailand is attributed to an increase in scams, particularly cyber crimes and call center scams, often perpetrated by individuals entering the country on visa exemptions or tourist visas. Illegal activities linked to account access have prompted stricter regulations.
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AllSabai ******
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A lot of scammers , call center scammers , Cypercrimes, Come to Thailand with visa exemption and even with TR and overstay , use a friend name to get Sim card or whatever and start that huge illegal activities earning millions with illegal ways.
It has to be tighten up
A lot of scammers , call center scammers , Cypercrimes, Come to Thailand with visa exemption and even with TR and overstay , use a friend name to get Sim card or whatever and start that huge illegal activities earning millions with illegal ways.
It has to be tighten up
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