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Will switching from a Non-B visa and work permit to a DTV cause problems with my Thai bank accounts?

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Jun 19, 2025

25 days ago

Anonymous *************

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I have lived in Thailand for 8 years with a work permit and non-b.  My bank accounts are all Thai, my drivers license, residency, utility bills, income... everything is all Thai.  Will that be a problem as I switch to the DTV?  Should I include my non-b and WP in my paperwork?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

An expat in Thailand, currently holding a Non-B visa and work permit, is transitioning to a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). They are concerned about the impact on their Thai bank accounts and whether they should include their previous visa status and work permit in their application. Community responses indicate that switching to a DTV may not require including the work permit or Non-B details, as these could imply potential income from Thai sources, which is not permissible under the DTV regulations. Several participants share experiences of account closures linked to visa type changes, with discussions around bank policies and the evolving nature of Thai immigration laws.

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Stuart ********

Only issues I see are where you have the 500k kept and how long it’s been there (if all your usual banks are thai). Along with the source of any income if you are applying for workcation instead of soft power…

24 days ago

Fitfac *****************

Not a problem at all—actually, having a long visa history can be a good thing for your application. I would suggest simply mentioning it in your cover letter rather than including too many documents in the application itself.

Your first priority should be to focus on proving your eligibility under the workcation or soft power category. This supporting evidence is the most important part of your application.

24 days ago

William ********

I opened my account in Sept of last year with Bangkok Bank on a visa exempt stamp through an agent. In Oct I received my DTV and Sat last week I had a hold put on it. Couldn’t withdraw, scan to pay do anything. Monday I spoke with bank over phone and sent them documentation of my Passport, DTV, last years and this years lease, my foreign biz documents, TM 30 and 6 month statement of money coming into and out of my BB account and had the hold lifted.