Hello everyone, i just got my DTV today, someone have a tips about open Thai bank or is really impossible ? I will flight back to Thailand tomorrow

Greetings to everyone

My question is: When it’s time to transfer the equivalent of 400000 baht should it be in one transaction or can it be two or even three transactions

Thank you in advance.

I was just curious. The best way to transfer the 800,000 baht that is required for visa from your bank in America to a Thai bank when opening a new account. Do they have a domestic router number in Thailand? Thanks

Hello folks, thank you for your time.

Reading the site, I think this should work, the question is at the end.

Thai O-visa.

I intend to do it this way, feeling a bit uncofortable with agents opening an account and depositing the money for me.

1. Apply online with bank statements of last 3 months (concatenating them into a single .pdf) showing I have more than 800k THB in my account.

2. Go to Thai, get stamped with that visa (3 months) in my passport (Australian).

3. With condo purchase document (in my and wife name, 2008), go to City Council to get yellow book (wife and daughter have blue books for the same condo).

4. With the yellow book, go to Immigration to get residence document.

5. With all above (plus Thai marriage certificate) go to Bangkok Bank and open an account.

6. Once I have the account, register it with my Japan bank, takes them 2 weeks to do all their checks.

7. Transfer 800K THB into that newly open Thai account.

8. The funds have to season for 2 months.

Question: do I have to sit in Thai and wach the money age in the bank for 2 months?

Purchasing multiple entry, can I leave Thai and come back 2 months later while the original visa is still valid?

Thank you for reading my post and advice you might have for me and other members.

There has been lots of posts over the years regarding to the use of "Pink" Thai IDs cards. Here is my experience after 5 or 6 years of use. In my mind it's second class to your passport or "normal" Thai ID, in so much they are used when a greater level of verification is needed, like banks, AIS, LD (land department). However, I have successfully used the pink ID in Hospitals both private and government, doctors, dentists, which is useful if I need to go without thinking about taking my passport, because I leave it at home.

Good evening , I’ve been married to a Thai lady for 35 years. We’re both looking to retire and spend more time in Thailand. I have a bank account that I’ve had for many years. Can you advise what’s the best visa for me to try obtain ? We would prefer if it’s possible to return back to Scotland when ever we like . You advice etc would be much appreciated

I have 2 accounts from one bank - one is in euro and second in PLN. Can I have confirmation from this 2 accounts or I must change everything to one currency?

Hi all,

A shock to the system combined with a degree of ignorance.

My initial 12 month Non - O extension of stay (based on being over 50) expires in the first week of July and I intended to apply for a further 12 month extension based on the monthly income method of 12 consecutive months of international transfers (minimum 65,000 baht each month).

The issue is as follows:-

My Kbank branch informed me that my monthly deposits have been transferred from my Australian Credit Union to the Bank of America in Bangkok and therefore the transfer from them to my Kasikorn Bank account is not deemed to be an international transfer. The statements refer them to be automatic transfers (I was aware of that but still thought they counted as an international transfer).

Has anyone had similar issues and is there a way around it. I am meeting with a visa agent here in Chiang Mai on Monday.

Regards!

Graham

My wife and I are presently divesting ourselves of our assets in preparation for retirement in Hua Hin.

As we are currently residing in the US, we plan to make Thailand our home by December 31st.

To ensure a smooth relocation, I have joined this group to conduct research and have noted that several members are experiencing difficulties with banking requirements. Following a review of the comments, I have surmised that hiring an agent would be the most advantageous approach.

I would like to inquire:

Is this assessment accurate?

Is it recommended that we hire an attorney or agent?

Could anyone suggest a trustworthy contact in the Hua Hin or Bangkok areas?

(Special recognition goes to Meta AI for a well written correction of my original post!)

I need to send a large sum for a Thai friend to buy a house. I don’t want comments on this, I know 100% what I am doing.

What would be the safest way to do it?

Swift transfer to friend’s Bangkok bank is possible? Will the EU bank allow this?

Wise/revolut I am afraid they would freeze the money and start asking all sort of questions and would be a nightmare to stay in touch with them.

Should I come to Thailand, open a bank account and then transfer there and then to my friend?

If so on what visa could I do this? I leave elite visa as my last option(expensive and I don’t really need to be that much in Thai for the next 5 years)