Is it possible to open a bank account with just a Non-B visa? I’ve recently accepted a teaching job, and while I already have my Non-B visa, I’m still waiting for my work permit to be issued

To those of you willing to post publicly: Has anyone had problems leaving Thailand multiple times under the DTV? Have you faced a higher level of scrutiny at immigration with successive reentries?

Has anyone who previously opened their bank account with a work permit encountered any scrutiny?

For whatever reason, every story drumming up anxiety over these issues have been posted anonymously.

From Jomtien

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

Is that normal?

I just received approval for a Non-Immigrant O visa (90 days) for visiting my Thai family. The officer in Vancouver mentioned that I can apply for an one year extension and request a multiple-entry permit once I arrive in Chiang Mai, and that the process is easy. Has anyone done this before? What documents are required?

If you hold a DVT visa but are now legally married to a Thai national, can you now open a bank account with the Marriage Certificate? If yes, which banks will open an account?

Hello, I have a Non O visa. If I enter Thailand, get the bank account set up and transfer the funds into it to season, would I be able to leave the country and re-enter in time to apply for the extension?

Would I just need a re-entry permit?

Thank you 🙏

So a DTV holder cannot open a bank account. I tried all of them. Can I issue a Thai drivers license?

RETIREMENT VISA! Can the monthly income requirement be coming into a foreign bank account? Or does it need to be a Thai bank account? Also, can I get the visa when already in Thailand? Thank you 😊

Hello Just get the approvement for the Thai Elite Visa...IS IT still easy to Open Bank account with this...

And can i get an Thai Driving license with this ..of course i have driving license in my Home country

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Can I open a bank account in Thailand on the DTV? I was told that some banks will not allow it.