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Will being married to a Thai woman help me open a bank account while on a DTV visa?

May 3, 2025
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Josep *********
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About to get a bank account, i know that is not easy if holding DTV, a lot of contradictory comments. My situation is a little bit different because i hold DTV but at same time I'm married with Thai woman. Then, will be more esay for me to obtains account in a Thai bank?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring whether being married to a Thai woman will ease the process of opening a bank account in Thailand while on a DTV visa. Comments suggest that marriage alone may not significantly affect the bank’s decision, as they typically consider visa status. One user notes they had success using a Thai spouse as a referee, though another mentions changes in banking policies.
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Brandon ************
Your situation isn't different. Having a wife means nothing to the bank unless you're on a marriage visa. Otherwise you're just another foreigner on DTV.
James ********
Does she have a Thai bank account?
Josep *********
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@James *******
yes, she have and i transferd via Wise a lot of times
James ********
@Josep ********
have her go with you to the bank where she has a Thai bank account. Have her chat with the bank manager kindly requesting they open a bank account for you. You might need a Certificate of Residence obtained from your local Thai Immigration office.
Ian **********
I opened my first bank account using my Thai wife as a referee and was on a visa-exempt, but Bangkok Bank told me I cannot do that now.