@Michael *******

I am going to use my extension to have a weekend in Bangkok with pals including free flow buffet on the Sunday as Monday is public holiday. Go to Pattaya and have a few days with pals there.

@Biff ******

: Exactly this. Banks are looking at complying with 1) Banking regulations as per the Bank of Thailand and 2) commercially profitable/viable accounts. The new banking regulations effect number 2 ie CRS reporting etc.

@Michael *******

Just going from one post I saw they Immigration in Chiang Mai wanted some kind of official statement from a guy with USA bank. As I said I talked to agent the other week about extension in Chiang Mai and she said they want to see a Chiang Mai branch account. She grumbled about extra work obtaining the paperwork from my Bangkok or Pattaya accounts. I am just going to miss out Chiang Mai Immigration for now

ExcellentTravel If there is a note on his record about why the DTV is not suitable for his case then applications elsewhere will not work. Not saying he has that note but if I was him I would be contacting an agent with contacts to check this.

@Holp *****

You are offering advice on it are you not ie "Learn your best options". Maybe you should have took some of your own advice? If I was you I would be hoping there is no note on your immigration record of the failed applications. Contact an agent to find out.

ExcellentTravel is this a case of "Physician heal thyself"?

Anonymous participant 193 Agree. They changed the tax rules in late 2023 for 2024 regarding tax on foreign income remitted to Thailand. This was aimed at wealthy Thais, but other tax residents could be caught up too. This has resulted in a lot less money coming into the country last year. They are already talking about rescinding the changes as the foreign currency coming in is worth more than the marginal taxes they gained. However, there is still the issue of those on non-long term visas not being able to open bank accounts easily

Only for extensions in country

@Christopher **********

Exactly. Find a well connected agent to find out of there is a "Note" on your record. The agent will not really be able to help further though than that.

@Wayne ********

DTV expert too