I have a few questions in regards to banking...

1. Do only certain banks do accounts for 90 Day non immigrant o visa holders? If so which ones.

2. Or do only certain ones meet the requirements for the extension application?

3. Has anyone done a Dime! Foreign Currency Deposit account with KKP? Looks like the FCD account gives 5% APR in first $3000usd, then 3% in $3001-$30000usd. Plus, they have investment account on the Dime! app where you can buy international stocks. Does that count toward ฿800000 minimum balance requirement? If not what bank offers best rate on the money that has to sit there as proof?

4. If you extend and stay 180 or more days, do you have to show proof that the money remitted was earned before January 1, 2024?

Thank you.

Any suggestions for Safe Deposit Boxes for foreigners that don't require a huge one time-charge or a fee to start the annual rental?

Also any advice on opening foreign currency deposit accounts in banks? (USD and GBP)

Thanks!

Anyone here with a Schwab One account using Swift to wire money to their Bangkok Bank account via NY branch??? I get 3 free wires per quarter and I’ve been told it’s converted into the Bangkok Bank account as “Buying TT rate” which is usually excellent conversion rates. I’m also considering doing direct deposit into Bangkok Bank NY branch of my Social Security checks.

Anyone done this w their Schwab One account and can attest to this??? Thanks

FCD accounts (foreign currency deposit) are accepted by Phuket immigration. I just renewed my retirement extension yesterday using such an account. Can anyone tell me if FCD accounts are accepted by Udon Thani immigration.