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Apr 7, 2025
3 days ago
Adrian ********
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If you want to open a bank account it is very straight forward. Got to an immigration office and apply for a certificate of residence, after providing the relevant documents they will then ask you which bank you want to open an account with and they will provide a letter.

Don’t use an agent, don’t listen to everyone saying it’s impossible, it’s easy you just need the correct paperwork.

Banks are very happy to accommodate you when you provide the required documents.
Apr 7, 2025
3 days ago
Steve ********
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Is it possible to open a foreign currency account (sterling) alongside a Thai baht account in the same bank in Thailand?

Can anyone recommend the best bank to use / open an account with with a NI 90 day visa.

Thanks for all suggestions.
Apr 6, 2025
4 days ago
Michael **********
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Hi im looking for some information on opening a bank account. I have my DTV visa already. Ive had 1 quote for 19k baht just to open a bank account. Does anyone know where i can open an account cheaper?
Apr 5, 2025
4 days ago
Joel *******
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Any suggestions on what bank to go with under the DTV? Do you get a bank card instantly? (I’m only in khon kaen for 1-2 days).

Right now I’m in isan but I’ll probably eventually move to Pattaya. Should I wait and open the account in Pattaya or just do it today in isan?
Apr 4, 2025
6 days ago
Don *********
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Hello Everyone,

Allow me to apologize if this question was previously addressed (I could not find it). Basically, with a DTV, is it possible to open a bank account?

Thanks
Apr 3, 2025
6 days ago
Juergen *****
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I just opened a bank account with kasikorn bank.

It's easy to deposit money from my wise account or cash..

ABER

Es ist sehr trickreich und/oder teuer, das Geld wieder aus Thailand herauszubekommen... 🤔🤔🤔

I may have a mental block???

Can someone help me ????

I just opened a Bank account with Kasikorn Bank.

Easy to put money from my wise account or cash...

BUT

very Tricks or/and costly to get the money back out of Thailand again...🤔🤔🤔

Maybe I have a mental Block???

Any help????

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Ich habe gerade ein Bankkonto bei der Kasikorn Bank eröffnet.

Es ist einfach, Geld von meinem Wise-Konto oder Bargeld einzuzahlen...

ABER

Es ist sehr trickreich und/oder teuer, das Geld wieder aus Thailand herauszubekommen... 🤔🤔🤔

Vielleicht habe ich eine Denkblockade???

Kann mir jemand helfen????

I just opened a Bank account with Kasikorn Bank.

Easy to put money from my wise account or cash...

BUT

very Tricks or/and costly to get the money back out of Thailand again...🤔🤔🤔

Maybe I have a mental Block???

Any help????
Apr 2, 2025
7 days ago
Mary ********
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Speaking of Bank accounts does my account in Bangkok Bank in New York count as a thai bank?
Apr 1, 2025
9 days ago
Yesterday afternoon, I managed to open an account at SCB in the Airport Plaza in Chiang Mai.

It took three attempts, but in the end, it worked out.

First attempt: I asked what was required to open an account. They told me: passport, visa, certificate of residence, and a work permit.

When I pointed out that I didn’t have a work permit, they informed me that an account could be opened with the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) for remote work and a translated employment contract for remote workers.

So, I got that done.

Second attempt: Of course, the information I received the first time wasn’t complete. On the second attempt, they told me I also needed a Thai tax ID.

So before my third attempt, I applied for one at the Revenue Department, explaining that I was on a DTV and intended to stay in Thailand for more than 183 days. They issued the tax ID for me.

Third attempt: With my certificate of residence, translated employment contract (which explicitly stated that I work remotely for my employer from Thailand and will stay for more than 183 days), visa, and tax ID, everything went smoothly and quickly.

Oh, and they didn’t try to sell me any unnecessary insurance!
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