@Nick ******

The times they are a-changing

@Paul ********

University gets 12 months, language school 90 days

@Nelson *****

Ironically, in the eyes of banks and immigration, retirement visas holders are better than DTV holders!

@Paul ********

Not really. It's already been reported weeks ago that university ED visas are good for bank accounts whereas language schools are not

@Robert ****

The others are following suit

@Nelson *****

Kasikorn have updated their criteria for bank accounts. It's got to be a non-immigrant visa now

@Paul *******

No. I've thought about it over the last year, but it appears the DTV has become a very "difficult" visa which may see some significant changes in the next year. If the Immigration Minister gets in the ear of the PM, we could well see the DTV being limited to 180 days in any year (which I think was the original plan), and other significant changes. I'll be switching to LTR next year when my current extension finishes

Anonymous participant 173 Bangkok Bank works well for its 17 million customers, of which I'm one, and a very satisfied one. I'm sure I'm not the only foreigner who is happy with the service

Anonymous participant 173 It's not "what I want to believe" - it's what is. Bangkok Bank is checking all accounts, but it takes time. I was summoned to my branch about six months ago, had to show passport, phone account and current lease. I'm on non-O retirement extension so I ticked the boxes. Others are not so fortunate. I will reiterate, if you're happy and you think everything is good for you, you have nothing to be concerned about do you? 👍👍

Anonymous participant 173 Good for you! Your time will come! If you're on a tourist visa your account will be frozen in due course. But yep, if you're happy everything is ok, then that's good for you! 👍👍👍