@Peter ********

makes sense

@Shandy *******

They specifically mentioned that they do this for your first entry with DTV. Beyond that, I don't know and it's at their discretion. Showing 20k baht is a standard ask when entering Thailand, but they don't always ask it. On the first DTV entry however, it seems they do. As far as the 500k goes, it's Thailand; the rules and expectations are often ambiguous and unpredictable and they are in constant flux. The rule today may not be the rule tomorrow.

@Elías *******

I have already had mine for a few years. I did not open it on a DTV.

@Latif *****

I've been in Thailand a while and opened the account a few years ago. It was my first time entering with the DTV. A Lot of people have been discussing the bank account issue recently. I don't think I'm the best source on that re DTV holders without a current account. But if you search the posts you'll find a lot of useful info.

@Wannikea ********

I don't think so, bc I had already done the TDAC online and mentioned it a couple of times. But yeah, it was pretty much the same info. Though extraneous, redundant paperwork is pretty on brand for TH.

Anonymous participant 511 They're just doing their due diligence. But it's always good to know what to expect to alleviate anxiety and prepare accordingly.

@Alex *******

No, I was already doing that. At the time I was exploring my options because I wasn't sure if my portfolio would be strong enough to be accepted or if it was safer to go with a soft power. I don't think it honestly even occurred to me that I could apply as a teacher at first. And then I worked it all out.

@Paul *******

i think you meant to reply to poster

@Adrià *******

yeah, I was just curious. I just went through and all is good.

@Greg *******

BKK or Chiang Mai or where?