Bank accounts in Thailand
What is the best way to get low transfer rates from USD or EUR to BAHT? Is Wise a good option, or should I wait to move to Thailand and open a bank account. I have heard opening Thai bank accounts can be difficult.
Hello dear friends. I'm choosing between a DTV (Culture/ Soft Power) and ED visa. I have a few questions: 1. Has anyone recently received a DTV at the TSL in Chiang Mai? How easy is it? 2. How realistic is it to open a…
In May my wife and I will be going to Thailand for 7 weeks on a Non-Immigrant O Visa – we are 77 and from the United States. Unfortunately, we can not stay long enough to season our money in the bank since we are going…
Hi all , do people usually keep 2 separate Thai bank accounts, one for the 800000 baht / for visa and one for everyday?
Coming to Phuket in March from Vancouver 🇨🇦 applying 90 days visa here, after arrival, plan to apply 1 year Retirement Visa, please advice if we are required to produce Police Clearance Report from Canada? We collecte…
Edit: I meant bank accounts in Thailand - not Myanmar :) I will soon need to end my business visa/work permit and find a different visa type. I have considered DTV (remote worker) as an option. I've had bank accounts wi…
Question: Can hubby and I arrive in Thailand on a 60 day tourist visa, extend for a further 30, while we apply for a 12 month retirement visa OR do we have to enter on a 90 day non O and then apply for the 12 month reti…
Hi all, Does anyone have recent experience with Thai banks accepting a DTV (Workation) visa for opening or maintaining a bank account? I understand that Bangkok Bank currently requires Non-Immigrant O, LTR or Thailand E…
I'm using a credit union account I've had for years when I apply for a 90-day Non-O. I was planning to ditch the CU for Schwab after I get approved and have all my money there when I arrive in BKK.. Is there any reason…
Went to k bank this month and they gave me this info,said a non o will be fine