Will my Thai bank account be closed if I switch from an ED visa to a DTV visa?

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Sep 30, 2024

2 months ago

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Hello everyone, I have a thai bank account that I opened while staying with ED visa. I want to know if it'll be closed when I apply for DTV visa. Anyone Same Condition?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The general consensus is that your Thai bank account will not be closed when you switch from an ED visa to a DTV visa. It seems that once a bank account is opened, the type of visa does not affect its status. However, prolonged inactivity might lead to different consequences.

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David ************

Depends of how long it’s been inactive, if at all…..

2 months ago

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@David ***********

Thanks for answering 🙏

2 months ago

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Greg ********

No - it will not be closed. I had one dormant for about 4 years with a couple of thousand Baht in and they did not close it.

2 months ago

Gerry ********

@Greg *******

random semi-related question mate. Do Thai banks generally charge account keeping fees?

2 months ago

Greg ********

@Gerry *******

I have no idea lol. If they do it is so low I have not noticed. There is an ATM charge by some banks for withdrawals outside home bank province but I am not charged this for whatever reason.

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@Greg *******

Thanks for answering 🙏

2 months ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant Good that you have an account - some on DTV seem to be having difficulty opening one without paying an agent!

2 months ago

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