I’ve been reading numerous posts about how you need a Thai Bank Account for the Retirement Visa. I see that Citibank has offices and branches in Thailand. If I have a Citibank account, would that be acceptable? TIA!

Hi all.. i need a little help from ex pats from uk.

Im currently in the uk , travelling on 9th may to basically spend most of my time in thailand on a marriage visa, my marriage visa just expired, so i have to re apply, no problem there.

The issue i have is my bank, santander, theyve gave me a nightmare whilst in thailand the last year. Theyre telling me i have to report to them every 90 days, they actually froze my account last year and i dont want the same hassle i had again.

So im asking if anyone can recommend a bank in the uk i can use, fully closing my santander accounts.

Thank you. Ray

Just received a notification from Bangkok bank! What is this? What should I do? 🙏🏼

anyone have any top tips on applying for a thai bank account to help with paying rent etc.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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

I was able to open a savings account using DTV at SCB Bank at CentralWorld.