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@Dany *******
he's complaining about needing a visa to get a bank account. He could have applied for a visa before arriving, no Thai account needed, and open his Thai account when he arrived. As for other countries requiring you to show funds to remain long term, I don't know. But I suspect there may be a financial requirement.
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@Alan *****
but people still complain about Thailand, as if it's unreasonable to need a visa to open an account.
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@Neil *********
I'd not use an agent. But the guy doesn't want to go get a visa so he can get a bank account.
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@Bob *********
even in UK and agent wouldn't help you. Seems people expect special treatment in Thailand.
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@Eric *******
go to a nearby country for a few days. Apply for a visa. I suppose you could pay an agent to help you open a bank account. But no point complaining about a bank account system that is same as many other countries like UK.
Lynnette *******
Not sure what country you're from but tourists can't open bank accounts in UK.
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@Ben ********
thanks. It didn't make sense but does now🤦. As others have said, one way can be an issue but any ticket out should work: bus, cheap flights, etc
Lynnette *******
You said you were in Bangkok and have extended 30 days. So if you are in Bangkok why are you wanting to enter on a one way ticket. Confusing
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@Benjamin ******
he mentioned going for visa. Those are applied for online, with e-visa at an embassy. If he wants to enter without doing e-visa, a border run will give him 60 days NO VISA entry. Can extend that by 30 days at immigration. 2 different things. One is a visa from embassy, the other is entering without a visa.
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@Marcel ******
it's not an application for a visa. It's not a visa. It's a form with your travel info.