Since we can’t open bank accounts with DTV, how do we pay rent fee if we rent condo ?

In the "more" category, I'm drifting towards a cashless world, which for me is cool, I noticed that Lotus had an online app, so I added it, setup was going well until it said "You need to verify your account by taking your passport to the local store". Which i did and to my surprise they knew what to do. Looks like trying to make sure scammers dont eat lol.

Bangkok people - how are you paying your electricity bill (MEA smart life)? I have been unable to open a Thai bank account successfully yet and can not see a way to pay without having one.

My condo also doesn’t provide paper bills so it has to be paid through the app it seems.

Without a Thai bank account, I'm curious how are people paying rent and utilities?

I've done a one-month rental before paying up front in cash and they deducted utilities when giving the deposit back.

For a year lease, what do you do to send money to the landlord as well as the utilities? I plan on getting a year lease in Chiang Mai for several years and leaving during the burning season. I suppose I could pay up front for 2 months before leaving the country, but what about utilities?

For those who applied in Phnom Penh - did they ask for physical cash? Or do they allow payment by card / bank transfer?

Thank you

Savanakhet update 21.11

Applying for single entry tourist visa

Showing cash or a screenshot of your bank account won’t get you past first base .

You need to show actual bank statement print out( 3 months single 6 months double ).

You also need to show them proof that you send the bank statement to your email .

I presented right in front of them uk cash not accepted or any cash,,

it was way over 20000 baht I presented .

Not accepted as evidence to support your trip !!!

My partner Kay and I extended our 60 day tourist visa’s yesterday.

Arrived at Krabi immigration 0835, visa’s done in 10 minutes flat!

Excellent friendly service

Thank you Krabi immigration