@Carla ********

Someone on a DTV will not be able to open a bank account on their own. And if they have an existing account and the bank wants to check their visa, it could potentially be closed.

The DTV is not "viewed" as a tourist visa. The law that created the DTV specifically says it is a tourist visa.

@Mark ********

it can be useful in a few circumstances but it's certainly not necessary.

If you are entering Thailand with a DTV you do not need an onward ticket.

@Carla ********

What you were told is wrong. That's not what happens at all.

Bangkok Bank has started a brand new policy that has nothing to do with immigration requirements. If you want a bank letter from them, and the money has not been in your account for 4 months already at the time you request the letter, then they force you to freeze the money in your account for 4 months if you want the letter.

Immigration only requires the money to the be in the account for 2 months before the extension, and depending on which extension, differing amounts and times before and after. They don't notify immigration of anything.

@Carla ********

I've literally never heard of that happening. The bank has no idea anything about your extension.

@Mark ********

Make sure you have your passport and bank book, in order to avoid any identification issues.

@Mark ********

Every bank has a limit on how much you can transfer with the app and withdraw at an ATM machine. But you should be able to go into a branch and withdraw greater amounts directly.

@Lim **********

Bangkok Bank is not involved. But if an extension has a bank balance requirement, technically that extension is invalid as of the moment that requirement is no longer being met.

Same concept as if you're on a work extension but stop working. If you're on a marriage extension but get divorced. Those end the moment the basis for the extension ends.

You should also have your family double check regarding their qualifications for Elite as they've notified people that were already approved that they now have to go through an extended background check which can add another 45 days.

Yes, no problem. It's your money, you can do with it what you want. Withdrawing it would only affect your next extension. Since you are not going to apply for that extension, you're free to remove your funds.

@Adam ****************

just delete the comment as it's incorrect