Andy ***********

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QUESTIONS

What does the new travel tax in Thailand mean for tourists?

44 comments

9 months ago

What should retirees consider regarding the costs and documentation for long-term stays in Thailand?

23 comments

7 months ago

COMMENTS

Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

David *******

@Brian ********

Thousands of foreigners buy condos in Thailand but they're paying cash for them, and the money must come from overseas. Incredibly rare situation where Thai banks will loan Thai money to a foreigner to buy a Thai property. Perhaps if you're married to a Thai lady, it might swing something

18 hours ago

Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

David *******

@Tony *********

Simply because of the visa category. In the past, agents used local bank managers by paying them to ignore the visa category. Accounts are now being audited away from the branches, and those which are attached to tourist visas are being suspended or frozen.

a day ago

Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

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@Max ************

My lady's sister is a regional manager with Bangkok Bank in Chantaburi province. She has informed me Bangkok Bank has around 500,000 customers nationwide of foreign birthplace. With a customer base of 17,000,000 the foreign "contingent" represents less than 3%

a day ago

Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

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@Max ************

It depends on the banking regulators. In the big picture, foreigners make up only a small percentage of customers. Those that use agents and the only transaction is 800k in and out on the same day each year are not considered profitable customers, so banks would have no problem in suspending the accounts and moving those customers on

a day ago

Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

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@Matthew ********

I live in Thailand. I have a long term visa. I have a bank account. No hurdles. This post relates to a DTV, which is categorised as a tourist visa, as it requires the holder to regularly leave the country. That's the regulation. How does stating a fact make me a troll? Look at yourself first

a day ago

Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

David *******

@Matthew ********

Every country in the world has banking regulations. Those who qualify in Thailand can open a bank account

a day ago

Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

David *******

@Charles ******

That's why Bangkok Bank have stopped issuing letters to those who obtained dodgy visas

a day ago

Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

David *******

@Tony *********

And will the agent refund the fee when the bank auditors freeze the account? Excuse me whilst I ROFL

a day ago

Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

David *******

@Peter *******

Using an agent is bad advice. If the incorrect visa is used, the bank auditors will freeze the account. You can bet your bottom dollar there will be no refund from the agent. Even Thai Visa Centre has announced they can no longer help with bank accounts. Way too risky

a day ago

What should I know about the new form received during my Retirement visa extension renewal at Korat?

David *******

It's not the form used at CW. Never seen this before

4 days ago