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Jun 6, 2025
3 days ago
Ado *******
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If you hold a DVT visa but are now legally married to a Thai national, can you now open a bank account with the Marriage Certificate? If yes, which banks will open an account?
Jun 5, 2025
4 days ago
Cliff *********
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Bangkok Bank update:

I have had this account for several years, initially opened on a tourist visa.

Because of all the confusion about accounts getting closed I visited the local branch today for peace of mind.

They said no problem with older accounts.

For these they look at cash flow to prevent money laundering…Large amount of money in and then out again.

Regular monthly deposits and bills paid online are normal and proper use of the account.

They are contacting people by email if there account issues.

USA passport on DTV visa. Account in Chiang Mai. 5 June 2025.

I hope this helps…..I was really freaked out with all the news of BB accounts getting closed.
Jun 5, 2025
4 days ago
Bangkok Bank update:

I have had this account for several years, initially opened on a tourist visa.

Because of all the confusion about accounts getting closed I visited the local branch today for peace of mind.

They said no problem with older accounts.

For these they look at cash flow to prevent money laundering…Large amount of money in and then out again.

Regular monthly deposits and bills paid online are normal and proper use of the account.

They are contacting people by email if there account issues.

USA passport on DTV visa. Account in Chiang Mai. 5 June 2025.

I hope this helps…..I was really freaked out with all the news of BB accounts getting closed.
Jun 5, 2025
4 days ago
Rick *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
I bank with Krungsri. For years I have maintained a 800k balance. I would like to switch to the 65k per month option. I use Wise to transfer monies to my Krungsri account. I always select the 'funds for long term option'. How can I be sure my transfers meet Immigration requirements?
May 31, 2025
9 days ago
David *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Can I open a bank account in Thailand on the DTV? I was told that some banks will not allow it.
May 29, 2025
11 days ago
Kelly ********
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I just received a message from my bank saying that my account has been blocked and will be closed because it was opened under the DTV visa. Has anyone else experienced this?

The account was opened in November at Bangkok Bank.
May 28, 2025
12 days ago
I have a DTV visa - before that I opened a bank account at Bangkok Bank using my previous visa - now they’re slowly closing accounts for foreigners and seem to only want wealthy clients - I’d really appreciate your advice on which bank still allows foreigners to open an account - having one here is important and very convenient for me.
May 22, 2025
18 days ago
Nav ********
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2 days ago I went to open account in Bangkok bank in local area..they took my papers..copy of passport and stamp..my marriage certificate, TM30, I am still shocked when she asked me for my salary slip..I copied and gave it to her..and she said will let me know soon..because she wanted to send papers to head office..next day she called me..she said I want to talk to your wife..she can't speak English..so I went to bank again and asked what happened..she said I need more documents..I said if you need more documents tell me I will give it..she said no just want to talk to your wife..I said she works and is free only after evening..then in evening my wife tried to call her..you know what she asked..she said tell me your husband country address..even I have already given my marriage certificate in Thai and English I have given it but she is still doing stupid things..and my address is written on the marriage certificate its been almost 3 days now but she is still wasting our time..
May 17, 2025
23 days ago
For your reference - I was able to open account at ttb Bank.

Following documents were requested:

- Passport

- Thai Driving License

- E-Visa

- Translated Working Contract from Homecountry

- Lease Agreement

- Certificate of Residence

- Tabien Baan Copy with signature from my landlord

I think these are the general requirements of the bank, which should apply to any branch. So you can just walk in any branch, in case they haven’t heard about DTV just tell them to call their headquarter for more information.
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