Tim Newton of Tim Newton Today upped intell three hours ago re the bank account drama.

TLDR: He strikes a more positive vibe and in essence it’s “hold tight” as the situation is developing. His sources indicate it might blow over in as little as a few weeks.

He does state that reports are correct that there’s no “goverment decree” ban but that tightened diligence is effectively banning new accounts.

Personally this will deeply affect me. My last several visits (VoA) I’ve been too busy to open an account. I now regret my procrastination. For me it’s about quality of life - easier and cheaper access to transferred funds, ability to use QR, easier online shopping through Thai websites (ever had your non-Thai card rejected?), easier and cheaper transfers to help my girlfriend’s sick buffalo, etc. I’m a very cashless person too.

Potential problem discovered today. Some immigration offices may ask you for proof your bank deposit came from abroad. Many people use online banks like Wise. But Wise send from their Wise London bank to a partner bank in Thailand, and then on to your bank. So your deposit's code in your Thai bank is not from abroad. Immigration can therefore make this an obstacle - that needs overcoming - to get your visa. Note: not all offices or officers ask for this apparently.

UPDATE: According to others, it seems this problem has been solved by Wise giving an option to send "funds for longstay". If, like me however, you sent the funds before this option was available, the problem remains. You will most likely have to resend the funds from abroad. My local office will not accept the Wise (funds sent) statement as proof.

Does anyone have an up to date list of the requirements for a Retirement Visa (12 month extension of stay) for the Roi Et Immigration Office. TIA

Hello guys , Good morning from Greece , I am searching around about information but confused cause many types of visas. Let me tell you , I am looking for long stay visa (around 90days if possible ), I coming with one way ticket and planning to married (I will bring marriage documents with me)so I will learn about to make merried visa also , that's why need time like 2-3 months till merried and make merried visa . What should I do , what is the best way untill get merried visa. 🙏

Has anyone had any experience yet importing personal items in to Thailand from home country? Due to staying long term with their DTV

I'm going through the form for 50+ O-A visa (long stay) Do I have to buy 2 insurance covers??

Got my DTV and entered Thailand today. Do I need to report at the immigration every 90 days?

Visiting Bangkok next week for 10 days with wife. Want to see if there are furnished apartments for rent on a monthly basis. Our budget is 25K-30K Baht range. Prefer 3-4 story apt buildings. Walk to BTS or MRT a must. We are planning on getting a long stay visa in the future. Thanks.

is there anyone who can give me information to open a bank account in thailand

A thousand thanks

Any Canadians in the forum. I just uploaded last 6 months of TD Bank....looks like they actually need 500k current balance.

What is the other document - business registration of the employer?

I already got a letter from my employer and submitted it. They sent this message to me again.