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@Marc *******
No,it's not correct. Have you also read crap from The Thaiger? The Revenue Department is not after money from for example retirees and tourists. Have you for example heard about DTA's?
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@Cris *****
Just go from bank to bank and bring a residence certificate from immigration. It will make it easier,thats for sure. You'll eventually have your bank account.
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@Todd ********
Well,it's imo totally ok. Why would anyone be able to open an account with just a passport or as a tourist? Try to do that back home.
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@Cris *****
I think head offices for most banks are a bit tougher now when it comes to what a branch manager can do. Years ago they could basically do anything they wanted, now not so much.
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@Peter ******
Most branches never asks for it because it has never been an official requirement.
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@Cris *****
You don't need a Thai bank account when applying for it. BUT, living in Thailand without a Thai bank account makes it a bit more difficult.
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Drawbacks: The DTV is a tourist visa, meaning you are not officially allowed to open a bank account.

You must leave and re-enter every 180 days to avoid immigration (at least at the moment) and

no one knows if it will last 5 years.
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@Cris *****
So why didn't your friend the "manager lady" help you? 🤔
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@Todd ********
I opened my KBank account in Jomtien with my passport and nothing else. But it's not possible now.