Dogmatix Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 The OP doesn't mention what is new. Thai banks have had due diligence in place for new accounts for many years already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 20 hours ago, sandyf said: I just opened the account online using the website. I did get the phone app sometine later but never use it, do everything on the website. The card is very handy, I use it a great deal when travelling. Excellent, thanks. I opened a Revolut account online last year, and it is all app-driven but does the job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) 19 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: It is illegal to use crypto to pay bills, you are only allowed to trade with it. Correct, the gai-yang seller is trading in Isaan BBQ chicken sales Edited May 14 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlik Pu Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Visa, Mastercard and American Express announced in March 2022 that they will suspend all operations in Russia and any transactions abroad for russian holders of Visa and MC in protest of Puti-Russia iinvasion of Ukraine. Now its time even for Thai banks to follow and join American / Western sanctions against Russia and stop opening accounts and Visa and Master Card for holders of russian passport in Thailand . The new American law signed by President Biden in April 2024 makes it unlawful for any foreign companies , banks or individuals to help russians to avoid sanctipns and US can impose additional sanctions against a wide range of foreign individuals , banks and other entities/companies, dealing with Russia . Thai banks seem to be smart enough:)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I think banks are very tuff allready to open one.anything u need to do thai or farang id card or passport.The powers above also watch what goes in and goes out.They know everything pretty much. A old man i met in cnx was in vietnam before and lived there.kept a low profile really but the locals said he was ok said walls have ears. so everyone knew him. and said be careful.Thailand is no different and someone is always looking.Banks will be looking harder it seems soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 My first bank account was easy enough on a visa exempt back in 2010. Next .... not so. Had marriage visa, but first 2 banks flay refused. Third attempt sweet talked the bank clerk and got it. Next attempt (same bank!) for a fixed deposit took 3 visits, a Thai guarantor (wife not good enough?) and took over an hour. Next account ata different branch a lot easier but still took nearly an hour. Just no consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 5/13/2024 at 8:30 AM, BigBruv said: No it wasn't Have you ever been there??? Only a certain mentality would consider I made the post without first hand experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 5/13/2024 at 8:30 AM, BigBruv said: The US who? Joe Biden? If not, WHO? Also what's your source? Obviously you are not old enough to be aware chip & pin was introduced in the UK around 2003 and fully implemented by 2006, due to public reluctance and paranoia the US was 9 years behind the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBruv Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 5/13/2024 at 2:43 AM, sandyf said: Conspiracy theories are far more dangerous than regulation. This boomer brained comment alone marks you out as a text book dupe. Overly trusting of authorities - despite the events of the last 4 years. Please make sure you are fully up to date with your boosters. Mask would also help so we can identify your type. Good luck - you need it 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Curiously useless to say there will be stringent new regulations in about a week's time without saying what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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