@Kirill *********

The point of your post was to cry about discrimination that doesn't exist. If you can't manage your money without a Thai bank account and asking for financial advice on Facebook doesn't that tell you something? In the same way as personal insults tell you that a person has lost a debate and is now resorting to infantile insults

@Nick *****

The clue is the word "elite"! There's nothing elite about the DTV - anyone can get one!

@Kirill *********

Way too much for your simple little brain to process. Tourists cannot open bank accounts in Thailand. What part of that can't you process?

@Kirill *********

No-one is being "shut-out". The inability of DTV holders to open a bank account is not country-specific. I know one Australian who had his account frozen, but was able to go to his bank and withdraw the money. The simple fact remains only non-immigrant visa holders can open bank accounts. DTV is essentially a glorified tourist visa. People obtain them with a bogus Muay Thai class, a cooking course or half a dozen dental appointments. It has nothing to do with race. But as always, people who feel they are being disadvantaged will scream "discrimination". If it's truly discrimination, get your ambassador to lodge a complaint of discrimination against the bank to the relevant minister. Surely that's a better strategy than perpetual whining on Facebook?

@Kirill *********

Skin colour IS discrimination. Being unable to open a bank account is national policy. But heyho carry on whining

@Kirill *********

Long-term residents are not affected. It's only tourists

@Kirill *********

Tourists cannot open bank accounts in many countries of the world. Why don't you make a complaint to the Court Of Human Rights in The Hague. I'm sure that'll be your next comment. Being unable to open a bank account as a tourist is NOT discrimination. If you're so sensitive about it, just get a real long-term visa and problem solved. Easier than changing the colour of your skin isn't it?

@Chris ***

My thoughts entirely. I'm so over Generation Entitled, who know NOTHING about REAL discrimination

@Sitg ********

He's right

Discrimination? FFS, what is it with this Generation Entitled that every time something doesn't go their way, out comes the discrimination card? You're not a long-term resident, you're not entitled to a bank account. If you want a bank account get a non-immigrant visa. Simple huh?