banking regulations
I am often seeing expats complaining about not being able to open a bank account and alway thought it was a general thing, however today I watched a Youtube video by a guy with both USA & UK citizenship saying that it's…
Hi everyone, has anyone recently managed to open a Thai bank account with a Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (METV) and no work permit? I’ll be staying in Koh Lanta/Krabi and will need the account to deposit 800,000 THB befo…
Hi, just looking for a quick confirmation: I have bt800k in a Thai savings account after extending my o visa (retirement) for the first time last week. Can I move the 800k into a fixed deposit account with the same bank…
Opening a bank account in Thailand - I cannot believe that its easier to open an account in Pattaya than Bangkok - according to the Thai Consulate in Canberra Australia - quote " * Limited locations: Opening a bank acco…
Finally happened to me 🤷🏻♂️ Have a Bangkok Bank account for 5+ years. My ATM card expired 08/2026 so I went to a Bangkok Bank branch to get a new ATM card and I was denied because I’m on a DTV visa. They showed me a…
I worked legally for last years with work permit and visa. I would like to stop working and somehow transition to DTV. Could be soft power or anything. I can show 1mln+ on my Thai account and history or p95 tax forms. I…
Has anyone been able to open a bank account in Thailand while on DTV visa? I would appreciate any tips / agent recommendation.
Hello, I plan to apply for the Muay Thai Soft Power DTV Visa at the Thai Embassy in Laos and need advice regarding the financial proof. I have a French bank account that I mainly use for savings, not daily transactions.…
I’m an American married to a Thai national entering the Kingdom early September visa exempt. Last year I did the same thing and converted my visa exempt entry to a Non O (marriage) at immigration and wanted to open a Th…
I opened the bank account with Non-B visa. Now I am holding the DTV. Can they close my bank account If I do an update in the bank? Because I have to do a face scan to activate my new debit card. (Kplus Bank)