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@Nongnuch *******
I did exactly that. First on the list of local I O requirements was to set up a bank account - refused everywhere. The new policy apparently.
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@Andy ***********
I reckon it might be easier to give up on bureaucratic Thailand and move to Cambodia.
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@Andy ***********
UK citizen, visa exempt. I’ve got 60 days which I’ll extent to 90. I’ve visited agents, the Immigration Office twice and three banks. Same story - need a Thai bank account for a retirement visa, all the banks no new accounts unless you have a long term visa. Impossible situation.
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@Anna ********
You can’t get a proper visa without a Thai bank account, but the banks are refusing to open new accounts.
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@Jack *******
Currently impossible because banks won’t open new accounts.
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@Marcus ***********
Not simple nowadays. Immigration officer told me to get a Thai bank account. All banks are now refusing to open accounts for people on temporary visas.