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Why were Thai banks refusing to open accounts for DTV visa holders in Chiang Mai?

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@Muhammad *******

something doesn’t sound right because if you OWN property then you can open an account anyway.

5 months ago

Is a single dentist appointment sufficient to apply for a Dental Treatment Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

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Also consider that in the future you may need to prove the reason for re-entry meets the requirement of the visa. We don’t know how that will work yet. But for those on medical or Muay Thai you may need to prove again.

Bear that in mind.

5 months ago

Can DTV visa holders open a bank account at Bangkok Bank in Thailand?

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@Toni ******

no, legislation was passed I believe to do with money laundering, that included the opening of new accounts and how they are opened and by whom. So tourists became a problem.

This year alone in the 1st 6 months they shut down around 400,000 suspect accounts for various resosns.

5 months ago

Can DTV visa holders open a bank account at Bangkok Bank in Thailand?

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@Toni ******

yeah was easy a year ago. Since June this year rules are being followed. So definitely not easy now.

5 months ago

Can DTV holders open a bank account in Thailand?

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@Karan ***********

then they are lucky. Because Tourist Visa, DTV etc are notoriously difficult to use for bank account since June this year.

With agent still possible, but that’s not really a good way to open an account and head office could close it.

5 months ago

Can DTV holders open a bank account in Thailand?

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@Karan ***********

not that simple, laws changed and are being followed now.

5 months ago

Will my German company have to pay taxes in Thailand if I hold a DTV visa and work remotely?

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Pay tax where you earn which is Germany. I guess you could opt for the second option but it would just mean more paperwork anyway.

6 months ago

What options are available for obtaining a visa in Thailand if my PACS union is not recognized?

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On your own unfortunately. But child will be ok as a dependent.

6 months ago

Is the financial requirement for a Thai visa 500,000 baht or $15,000 USD?

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It will be 500,000 thb at current exchange rate. That fluctuates, so make sure it’s more. 😉

And always double check with the embassy you apply to. As they may be fixed in currency as well.

Rule of thumb will be 500k though

6 months ago

Can I invest in a coffee shop in Thailand while holding a DTV without working?

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@Greg *******

oh I bow to your mighty intellect and wisdom of thinking you know more than others. You must feel so good trying to put others down which by the way is all you have done. I commented on what the rules are about a specific situation. Which by the way IS right. But whatever.

6 months ago