@Kieren *********

There is no such thing as a 1 month tourist visa. I suspect you’re referring to a 30 day visa exempt stamp that you got. Way back when exempt stamps were 30 days there wasn’t an issue for most opening an account.

In the past few months it’s become almost impossible to do so for anyone not on a long term visa.

Your experience 2 or 3 years ago is irrelevant these days.

You don’t need an onward or return flight using a Non Immigrant visa to enter.

If the airline check-in clerk asks for one then ask to speak to a supervisor. It’s not a requirement and the clerk just doesn’t know that.

Yes it can be done all online in Australia. Indeed it needs to be done in Australia (if that’s where you physically are). Sydney covers those residing in NSW. Canberra covers elsewhere.

Well lots have successfully applied for a DTV. I’m assuming that’s what you’re referring to.

What’s the remaining question.

A Non O is a long term visa (as per banking regulations). You shouldn’t have an issue opening an account on one, but you obviously have.

I guess it’s a question of leg work trying loads of branches to see who will comply.

Departure details are not required fields. Ignore them.

@Pavel ********

Speak with

@THAI *****************************

. They can probably help you.

@Sue *********

It’s completely depending on the office you use. Some will require. Some won’t.

Sure. Where are you now? If outside of Thailand then probably best to apply for a non O visa prior to coming in order to get a Thai bank account.

If you haven’t left the country and returned or if you haven’t stayed in a hotel or hospital since then it’s probably fine.