Now this is a single report only so take it as that - a single anecdote. It is not confirmed policy and may be only a single bank manager implementing it at their branch.

In another thread about taxation in another group a guy tried to open a bank account yesterday and was told he needed a TIN (Tax Identification Number).

If this becomes standard bank policy the cat will be truly among the pigeons - especially for those on visas other than DTV.

Here's a few details about the requirement to register for a Tax Identification Number (TIN), which is mandatory for all tax payers in Thailand. Including those who spend more than 180 days per year in the country.

The tax talk starts at 4min 10secs.

A question under the category Anything else.

I need a Certificate of Residence from Thailand tax office, not the one that I can get in immigration.

Do anyone knows how to get this?

Hopefully somewhere in Phuket.