I opened a bank account in 2017 on krungthai bank (on ED visa at the time)

Now im on DTV

I got a text message from the bank about CRS (common reporting standard) and coming to the branch to do a check

im not concerned about this operation in particular, however ive been very reluctant to go to the bank for anything in case they decide to close my account.

Has anyone been in this situation with this bank? do they close your account if you show up for anything there?

Hi folks,any Australians been asked by their Australian banks (mines Westpac) to provide a Thai Tax Identication Number?

I'm a retired pensioner on a Non O Retirement Visa and have been here over 180 days.

The request came about ..apparently..because I registered a Thai phone number..linked to my Thai bank accounts.

Sounds a bit serious as they're saying that they could block my account..in Australia..if I don't provide the required information.

Any feed back is appreciated .

Earlier in the year foreign clients of Kasikorn Bank received communication about Commonn Reporting Standard (CRS) and FATCA (for US citizens). There was a need to complete and submit forms.

Now Bangkok Bank has started the communication and it is predicted all foreign account holders of accounts in all banks will have to complete the forms.

The main question for DTV holders on the form is "Country of Residence" and "TIN" or if no TIN specific reason. This is for Tax Reporting to country of residence which Thailand signed up to.

Please do not shoot the messenger :-) :-)

Dear Expats,

If i buy a condo in Thailand,

does Thailand report back to

my home country that i own a condo here?