I have Non O-A Visa and just opened Bank Account today 17 February 2025 at K-Bank (Kaisikorn Bank). I tried with TTB and UOB but failed, went o K-Bank and succeeded.

Here is the story that I read:

Currently, there's no official ban on opening new accounts, but banks are exercising caution. Many are rejecting applicants citing ambiguous intentions, affecting tourists and others holding short-term visas. Banks are also empowered to suspend existing accounts suspected of being involved in money laundering or other illicit activities.

77-foreigners-face-new-hurdles-in-opening-thai-bank-accounts/

@Matteo **********

/9.FOR-RETIREMENT-PURPOSES-50-YEARS-OLD-NON-O.pdf

To all who have responded, I greatly appreciate all the helpful information and guidance. It has provided me with some great insight and will help me make an informed decision on to proceed. Thanks 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@Brandon ***********

Thanks very much for your summary, very much appreciated.

@Steve ******

Thanks for providing this option.

@Marty ********

Thanks again for the great information. I may not do it as well, just exploring all options.

@Marty ********

Thanks for your guidance/information, duly noted. I am planning to change to marriage for a couple of reasons, looking to establish citizenship as well as ability to apply for work permit (in case I get bored and want to work part-time).

@Andreas ********

Very good information, I greatly appreciate it!

@Andreas ********

Good Copy, I appreciate your response, I am good regarding the minimum banking requirement. I think

@Graham *****

agrees and states that he will make corrections.

@Graham *****

I am still on my first year Non-Immigrant O-A Visa, it expires at the end of October 2024.