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Is it possible to open a bank account on a Non O visa in Thailand?

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it’s not permanent. It should ease up in a few weeks. And yes, that is the concern right now. It’s a real and serious problem. All brought on by banks allowing the money laundering to happen in the first place.

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Which visa should I apply for retirement in Thailand and is it easier to prepare my bank paperwork in the US or Thailand?

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Come on a 60 day tourist visa, get a good agent, and bam, done!

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Do I need to file a 90-day report after re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa?

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Starts over when you come back

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Is it possible to open a bank account on a Non O visa in Thailand?

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ok if you say so

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Is it possible to open a bank account on a Non O visa in Thailand?

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the reason this is happening is the Thai government is cracking down on money laundering. This has the banks scared.

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Is it possible to open a bank account on a Non O visa in Thailand?

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at this time is not true. The Thai government has Thai banks scared. They are not allowing foreigners to open accounts even with Non-O status. It’s been widely published. Even popular agents are saying they can’t do it.

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Can I stay outside Thailand for up to 6 months on a Non-O retirement visa without affecting my renewal?

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I was in the states for 55 days during October, November, and December back in 2023 and had zero issues coming back. So…

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How can expats with a DTV Visa open a bank account in Thailand amid new regulations?

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With Thailand cracking down on money laundering, banks are running scared. The result is they don’t wanna all “any” foreigner opening a bank account. It’s all BS, but I think it will ease up in a few weeks. All these so called “tourists” getting bank accounts doesn’t help. And that’s on the banks.

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Can I apply for a Non-O visa in Thailand without leaving the country?

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Yes you apply here

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How will the recent changes to bank account regulations in Thailand affect existing account holders compared to new applicants?

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As I stated before, it’s not the Thai government stopping you from getting a bank account. Thai banks are scared and that’s why they aren’t letting foreigners open accounts.

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