From Jomtien

Agent now saying you need to go to BKK for bank account?

Is that normal?

Hi everyone! I just wanted to ask if having 500k spread across three bank accounts is acceptable when applying for the DTV. My savings are split between THB and EUR on Revolut, and my local currency in a domestic bank account—so overall, three different currencies across two banks. I’ll probably apply in Ho Chi Minh.

I could consolidate everything into THB on Revolut, but it would take a few days and I’d prefer to avoid the fees and exchange rate losses. Any advice?

About the financial proof,

1) I'm having the amount of 500,000 Baht split into 2 different bank acc (Hong Kong and Thai bank). Would the split reduce my chances of approval.

2) Also the amount on my HK bank statements are in HKD. I suppose I'd better convert them with a separate doc for better understanding for the officers, right?

(For Hanoi)

Thank you!

Has anyone managed to open a bank account in Koh Samui with a DTV visa?

Just arrived in Thailand went to start my visa process. Any advice? Looking for a good agent.

Thai police have arrested 11 individuals, including four bank employees in Pattaya, for assisting 15 Chinese nationals in opening bank accounts with forged documents. Over 118 million baht was laundered through these accounts before the suspects left Thailand. Authorities have since frozen the accounts and linked the case to a larger scam network responsible for over 2.2 billion baht in damages.

According to our government sources, DTV visa holders may face increased difficulty opening bank accounts in the future.

Furthermore, accounts opened at the Bangkok Bank Pattaya branch are likely to come under scrutiny, and any foreigners found using accounts opened through agents connected to the arrested individuals may be subject to police interrogation.

At this time, we strongly advise individuals seeking to open a bank account in Thailand to use only trustworthy agents with no business ties to Chinese nationals.

Such agents are likely to be involved with Chinese criminals and scammers. When choosing someone to help you, make sure it’s an agent you can truly trust—not just a random person who DMs you on the internet.

Sorry tod, this is another question..I am in Thailand Udon and my one month extension runs out end may, arrived from UK March 3 and got 60 day exemption. I am going to Vientiane to apply for 90 day non o retirement visa. I have the 800k equivalent in UK savings accounts and understand I can use this. I don't have My own property in UK ,I live at my son's house. My bank statements,drivers license etc all show my son's address. Can I use this address on my e visas application ?

I was told by Udon Thani immigration that if I get the 90 day non o I can then open a thai bank account and then apply for a yearly extension if I have the 800k b for two months. Sorry some of these questions seem extremely basic but I seem to be getting different info from different sources and you seem on the ball.....I just want to get it right before I go to Vientiane. I also have a condo rented in Udon with myself and my thai girlfriend on the contract and Udon immigration used this for my extension. It's rented until October, would it be better to use this address on my application or my son's in Uk.

Thank you for your help

Can we just agree that this site is for visas and everything else that includes bank accounts, dtv's ltrv's, taxes, and anything that relates to living in thailand. So no more trolls when I comment on taxes, how not or how you can get an ltrv etc. Etc ok guys. This is an information channel. It covers all aspects of living in Thailand. Immigration rules, new TM06 and and and

Has anyone had any luck opening ANY kind of bank account in the last two weeks, specifically in Bangkok? If so list bank and branch or your reply isn't worth much. I've been to about 25 branches in two days.

Ok, I'm pretty sure thus is what we need to do. We are slowly getting things ready to retire in Thailand. I know we each need our own bank account with 800000tbh each. But I would think we would want a joint account in Thailand to use. So would you recommend us having our own accounts to satisfy the visa needs and keep them over 800000k or just have 3 accounts? Especially knowing it's getting a little harder to open bank accounts