@Sam ****

hi, you complete the online application via Sydney or Canberra and upload required documents. Once reviewed by the embassy/ consulate you will receive an email then telling you to post passport and send bank cheque for the fee. Passport will then be returned back to you in Cairns. This can take about 15 working days and maybe allow a bit more time to Cairns.

Tourists are no longer able to open Thai Bank Accounts

Greetings from Siam Legal,as of 2 weeks ago the banks in Thailand has changed their regulation, so we have to unfortunately postpone your appointment until further notice. We will keep you informed for when we receive a confimation of new regulations allowing us to assist you once again.

We are doing our best to look for other alternatives for clients who wishes to open bank accounts. Once more alternatives are found we will make sure to contact you as soon as possible.

I have asked 2 agents recently and both have told me the same thing, it is not possible currently as banks have recently changed policy.

I've included 2 response I have received below.

Hotel Istana not far from Bhukit Bintang, pre covid stayed many times.

@Stuart ********

Hi, sorry me again.

Reading above- if I go back to Australia to apply for OA visa (Australian 50+) and my husband applies for O Dependent visa (Australian under 50) does he need to leave Thailand every 90days? Was just reading info on Sydney Thai embassy page and that's how I read it.

How would that work if I have one year visa?

Thanks

@Co***

hi, as per your screen shot last nights deposit does still show as "Trade Finance" as Kasikorn so hopefully no issues with immigration in 12 months 🤞

@Colin ********

will let you know

@Colin ********

thankyou,I've made a transfer tonight and will check my statement once available. Thanks so much 🤞

@K**

my statement show as "Trade Finance Deposit"

I use the sending from your bank method.

I'm hoping this will be ok.