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Jul 22, 2025
12 days ago
Nick ************
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I hope this falls I to the everything else category.

I have been in the UK since April and have had no issues with my Bangkok Banking app for the three years I have had the account. Today I tried to open the app and was presented with the message below. I am somewhat surprised because I bought the sim card I use in 2019 and opened my bank account in 2022. I certainly did not use anyone elses name to get either. I have rung the number and spoken to someone about the issue and they say I have to go to my local branch to sort it out. As that is over 6000 miles away I explained it wasnt possible! I also explained that now I am unable to pay my rent or for utilities and other things. He told me he would look into it and would contact me within 5 days by email. I dont hold out much hope. I also need to transfer money back to UK as the cost of living here is horrendous and I cant return to Thailand until October.

Has anyone else had this situation and found a way to get around it from abroad? I am aware that it has happened to others but I thought I was safe as I had both sim and account in my name?
Jun 22, 2025
a month ago
I'm going to be flying to Hanoi soon and applying for a DTV Visa. Most of my bank accounts are Canadian and Singaporean, but I'd like to forgo the Vietnam visa fee by entering with my Norwegian passport (also time consideration as my flight leaves soon). Would it be awkward to apply with my Norwegian passport, if all of my bank accounts are Canadian and Singaporean?
May 30, 2025
2 months ago
Laurence *******
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📣 VISA / BANK INFO IN THAILAND 🇹🇭💳

I’ve heard that some banks in Thailand have started closing accounts opened with the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa). 😟

I’m curious to know:

What has your experience been with this visa at different banks?

➡️ Is your account still active?

➡️ Which bank did you choose?

➡️ Has your bank contacted you about this?

Thanks everyone for your feedback — it could really help the community 🙏✨

#Thailand #DTVVisa #DigitalNomadVisa #Banks #VisaExperience #ExpatCommunity
May 14, 2025
3 months ago
Can the money in the accounts be distributed on different banks? (maybe 10k on one and 10k on another?)

how about having the money on wise? (or other online banks like mercury)
May 4, 2025
3 months ago
Tee *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hey …. So since this bank has a location in Los Angeles… I should just open an account while here and then move to Thailand since the main branches are out there. I can imagine this would be the easiest way to get a Thai account..? Anyone try this before ?
Apr 3, 2025
4 months ago
Juergen *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
I just opened a bank account with kasikorn bank.

It's easy to deposit money from my wise account or cash..

ABER

Es ist sehr trickreich und/oder teuer, das Geld wieder aus Thailand herauszubekommen... 🤔🤔🤔

I may have a mental block???

Can someone help me ????

I just opened a Bank account with Kasikorn Bank.

Easy to put money from my wise account or cash...

BUT

very Tricks or/and costly to get the money back out of Thailand again...🤔🤔🤔

Maybe I have a mental Block???

Any help????

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Ich habe gerade ein Bankkonto bei der Kasikorn Bank eröffnet.

Es ist einfach, Geld von meinem Wise-Konto oder Bargeld einzuzahlen...

ABER

Es ist sehr trickreich und/oder teuer, das Geld wieder aus Thailand herauszubekommen... 🤔🤔🤔

Vielleicht habe ich eine Denkblockade???

Kann mir jemand helfen????

I just opened a Bank account with Kasikorn Bank.

Easy to put money from my wise account or cash...

BUT

very Tricks or/and costly to get the money back out of Thailand again...🤔🤔🤔

Maybe I have a mental Block???

Any help????
Mar 23, 2025
4 months ago
John *********
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US citizen. Hoping to go on an OA visa in December.

A few questions (again) after using search here and some google/web.

1. Any opinions on State Department Federal Credit Union and the ACA group that is the path to getting accounts there? Supposedly they are good with foreign addresses, and also web/ip platforms for MFA. Issue is I don't see a lot of current reviews, or mentions in the expat groups.

2. Maintaining US credit cards as an expat. Not expecting a tutorial here but any links to good info or first hand success in keeping them open?

3. Why don't we see any info on Gentleman Girls, only Lady Boys? (OK disregard this one).

Any help appreciated.
Mar 17, 2025
5 months ago
Moe ************
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Hi, Is there any bank can open account with retirement visa? Please let me know....

If so, let me know the location & bank name.

Thank you ka
Feb 27, 2025
5 months ago
Karl *********
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Hello everyone.

I am an American. I am planning my retirement and will marry a Thai national soon. My question is, is it possible to have my retirement income deposited into a Thai bank account? Also when I'm eligable, the same for Social security? Is it easy to open a bank account in Thailand, Hua Hin? Any advise or exerience is welcome.
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