Anonymous participant As for moving from DTV to O I would not do it yet but yiu always have that option. Have you looked at the LTR and other visas? I think they are easier now. As you will know we'll things change in Thailand quickly due to the nature of the political scene. You have the option of "O" though.

Anonymous participant As others have said look at Wise too. I thought I coukd not have one due to not being UK Resident but I have been told get a Ltd company and do it.

Anonymous participant That is a big risk. The other banks do not seem to be acting as Bangkok Bank are though. If they are checking they are taking a more gradualist approach. If I was you I would take a months spending needs out as cash now.. Hope it all works out for you.

Is it a 2 year or 5 year license? Pretty sure you need a 5 year for IDP.

I think you would be fine. I also think you will get the DTV if you qualify so the issue will not arise. Good luck.

Anonymous participant 497 The Bank of Thailand have issued new guidance just recently.

Anonymous participant 119 Well, it was the opposite actually. Bangkok Bank were least strict in the past. They let people n TR and Visa Exempt open accounts too easily. Now they are having to deal with the issues this has caused.

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I still find it strange that Bangkok Bank have not asked me for anything or any updates. My account was opened with an agent at the ,branch always pictured with the queue of unhappy customers with frozen accounts 😮

Anonymous participant 741 I think it was standard at his bank (Not Bangkok Bank) for updates. When I went in I asked about a new account at that branch. She gave me a list of requirements and it literally said "No DTV". One was it must be a visa issued by the Immigration Department. I went back a month later for something else and they asked me if I wanted account here closer to where i lived. I said I am not running about to Immigration for a Resident Certificate etc. She said no need - passport and your other branch passbook is OK. You never get consistency 🙂 🙂

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I changed address recently. The bank had me fill out forms which included visa type etc. They took copies of the passport too with visa etc.. So even if bank does not ask but you need something changed at bank there are updates. (Touch wood they have not stopped services you are meant to have WP to qualify) 🙂 🙂