For those wondering why it's difficult to open a bank account, this could give you some information. Take it as you will..

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Hi, after spending 2 months in Thailand, December and January,I tried to get a bank account for my up coming attempt on getting a marriage visa, but 2 months later no bank account, every where I went big city's or small towns they all said no you need a visa, I even showed them the official Thai embassy website saying you need a bank account before you can get a visa and there just looked at me and said no visa no bank, anyway I have heard you can use a HSBC bank account to get a visa, is this true or just more running around catching your tail, thanks sorry if it's a bit long winded but really need advice,

I have been here for 3 weeks on a DTV. I tried many banks to open an account. I have slim hopes since I mostly get a denied. What bank or what is the proper step to get a Thai banking account?

Trying to open bank account at 5 different TRB branches, Here is their response

🔹True digital park

They can’t do it. But I was told to do follow up after 2 weeks as the policy has changed.

🔹Onut Bic C Extra

They asked me about my DTV category “when i said workcation , they said no” but it can be done for those under soft power category. You might need some documents from Muay Thai or Cooking school

🔹Siam Paragon

At first the female staff asked my Visa and Passports. After a few minutes, a man (seems to be higher position) asked my employment contract, i gave it to him then he asked me where do i live. When he knows that i live in the another district, he told me to open at the branch of where i live. So if you live in Pratunam , give it a try

🔹Bangkapi Mall

No , asked for work permit 😅

🔹Headoffice

No , asked for work permit 😅.

DTV and Work permit 😅

So for now i’m looking for an agent who can help me to open TTB / KT or SCB. Your recommendation is appreciated

Has anyone had success opening a Thai bank account recently with DTV?

Scrolling through the threads but can't seem to find any recent success stories.

I also read agents are no longer assisting DTV holders in opening accounts. Is the the case? If not, does anyone have any agent recommendations?

I'm happy to deposit 500k+ baht to open the account.

Opening Bank account experience

I have visited multiple banks here in Chiang Mai in the last two months for opening a bank account on DTV. Tried Kasikorn, Siam Commercial, Bangkok Bank and Krungsri.

Somebody recommended TTB and I tried that also but all of them rejected saying it’s a tourist visa or it’s not a work permit. Even when I said its a long term visa, five year visa and I will be spending money: it did not work. Some said they have now strict regulation from the central bank.

Truemoney wallet option: tried this also but it’s not very helpful. If you have to withdraw cash using your foreign card anyway to top up on this app via cash only, then it’s not of any use. Its the same hassle.

Curious how others have navigated this situation? I am aware of agents charging exorbitant amounts.

Sawadee Krub friend🙏 We are two people seeking assistance to open a bank account with a DTV Visa and are happy to pay for help.

hi

i got my DTV and i am searching for a thai bank to open account (I am in bangkok now) but right now all banks told me they cant open with DTV visa, anyone had same experience? any advice? thank you

Could you please give me some advice, Are there any banks in BKK open accounts for foreigners holding a DTV Visa?

Everything else: Where is the post from Malcolm Dolly Dale about expats receiving Mail from Kasikorn Bank with request for filling out forms for selfdeclaration etc. all for tax transparency 🤷🏻‍♀️ I had questions they were answered and now it says post doesn‘t exist anymore 🙁.