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What were the visa changes expected on June 1st and why were they not implemented?

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5 months ago

COMMENTS

How can I help my son recover his belongings from Chiang Mai after he was denied entry at immigration?

Det *******

Mail his stuff to him.

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Can I open a bank account in Chiang Mai with a DTV visa?

Det *******

@Dennis ********

The W9 is not a Thai requirement, that is US.

Signing a copy of an ID is completely useless.

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Can I open a bank account in Chiang Mai with a DTV visa?

Det *******

@Dennis ********

Your next action at a Thai bank, refuse to sign the copy of your ID that they make. You will be refused service.

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Can I open a bank account in Chiang Mai with a DTV visa?

Det *******

@Dennis ********

As an American, try getting an account while refusing to sign the US paperwork requirement, a W9 I think.

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Can I open a bank account in Chiang Mai with a DTV visa?

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@Dennis ********

The comment is relevant to the prior irrelevant response.

Thai banks that want access to American controlled banking systems. That access requires Thai banks to report activity by American account holders. A Thai bank says “no” to a US citizen trying to open an account, to avoid reporting requirements.

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Can I open a bank account in Chiang Mai with a DTV visa?

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@Dennis ********

I made a “should” statement. Then others talked about irrelevant BS.

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Can I open a bank account in Chiang Mai with a DTV visa?

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@Dennis ********

I don’t think that you are correct.

American laws require foreign banks to report on Americans. That is one government.

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Can I open a bank account in Chiang Mai with a DTV visa?

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@Michael ******

Being the same doesn’t make it right.

Money laundering, is an inalienable right not a crime. People should not be forced to disclose the source of money.

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Can I open a bank account in Chiang Mai with a DTV visa?

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@Frank *********

Agree with not adding requirements.

Their default should be yes, instead of no.

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Can I open a bank account in Chiang Mai with a DTV visa?

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@Frank *********

The bank managers that I have talked to said “I have no choice” and when pushed they say bank policy to comply with government rules. Without a government rule, banks would be happy to open accounts for most everyone, they could easily make a profit.

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