It won’t happen since going back to 30 days would upset big businesses making money from tourism. They’ll probably settle on limiting the 60-day exemption to certain countries, like the EU, US, and maybe Russia.

@Itamar ***********

his request was cancelled. Not his VISA.

Anonymous participant 241 what has this to do with the OP?

You forgot to mention that you need a Thai bank account to transfer money to your True Money app, which you can do using DeepPocket.

Alternatively, you can top up with cash at 7-Eleven, but this incurs fees each time you withdraw money from an ATM, along with exchange rate costs.

These are just short-term workarounds. If you plan to stay for five years on a DTV, you’ll definitely need a proper bank account.

Normal procedure, you’ll have to confirm if you’re a or non-American citizen.

It’s being replaced by Teams, but I’m not sure if it will have similar functions.

@Wannikea ********

not at all.

DeepPocket and Moreta are not long-term solutions; they’re no longer free, and their fees could suddenly spike higher when they decide to prioritize monetizing their business. Instead, consider visiting various bank branches during quieter working hours to explore opening a local Thai bank account. It’s achievable with some effort—be prepared to check multiple locations and even try different provinces.

A certificate of residence and copies of your passport/visa and 20,000THB in cash ready for deposit for account opening is a must before you even consider! Best of luck.

@Kurt ************

Of course foreigners can get a bank account but you need a non-immigrant visa and because DTV is a tourist visa, you will find it difficult getting a local bank account.

@Barry *****

it works only if you hold bitcoin.