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Can I open a bank account in Thailand on a DTV (Digital Tourist Visa)?

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Depends on the bank, many are asking for a work permit and that's it. I spent a good deal of time looking and got one at KBank with a letter from immigration and a marriage visa

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What challenges did you face while trying to open a bank account in Thailand with a Non-O visa and a Thai spouse?

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I was able to open one at KBank, just looked at my visa, marriage certificate and t

10 minutes later I was done

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Can I open a Thai bank account on a tourist visa before applying for a retirement visa?

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@Carlos ********

surat thani and no I was opening the account to to a non o visa, I was visa exempt.

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Can I open a Thai bank account on a tourist visa before applying for a retirement visa?

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I got a letter from immigration that I took to the bank

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What type of visa do I need to live in Thailand for a year, and how much money do I need?

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@Greg **********

this is a visa advice group, this is research

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Why is my same-sex marriage extension not accepted by Thai immigration?

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Are you trying to extend a retirement or marriage visa?

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What are the requirements for registering a postpaid SIM card in Thailand without a work permit?

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New rules as of February restricting bank account holders to long term residents, many banks now require a work permit to open accounts, some require a letter from immigration saying it's for visa purposes and or a certificate of marriage to a Thai national or long term visa

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Is it safe to use filtered water for brewing tea in Thailand?

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Thailand has filtered and treated water the problem is that lead pipe are still present in some places and boiling will have very little effect on that.

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Why do teaching jobs in Thailand prefer native English speakers over non-native speakers like Indians?

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@Andrew *******

hmmm if it walks like a duck...

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What should I do if someone is giving me false visa information and harassing me in a Facebook group?

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Report block and move on, the tantrum isn't required

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