Foreigners Face New Hurdles in Opening Thai Bank Accounts

[Olmate]

48 minutes ago, StandardIssue said:

 

I said retirement VISA --- extensions are not done at desk 5 Soi 5 immigration. Also I have not lived in country contiguously for 12 years. I can see why you might need an agent.

Dont dare to.bribe THE.IO?? Dont.dare is your go to cop out... Watchout for those.shadows  newbie AN member! lol

[TheAppletons]

2 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Oh, lawdy, lawdy!  Now we's dun fer!

 

Is not ju's infamation, dey be sendin' "certain" infamations!

 

  Oh sure, make jokes.  

 

  But you know what they're going to do with that "certain" information?  They're gonna do....do...something with that information.  

 

  And that something could be the beginning of another thing.  Are you saying that can't happen?

[NoDisplayName]

2 minutes ago, TheAppletons said:

And that something could be the beginning of another thing.  Are you saying that can't happen?

 

"We hold these truths to be self-evident: all men and women are created, by the, you know, you know the thing."

 

Of that, I am.........certain.

[Letseng]

On 2/17/2025 at 1:02 PM, Nid_Noi said:

Not true. Visitors can open bank accounts in the US, Canada, France, Spain, etc...Like I said banks don't like dormant accounts so they may require a minimum of deposits and withdrawals to cover their fees.

France, Spain, are EU member countries. EU rules are universal. When you can't open an account in Belgium then you can't open one in Austria or in Spain unless you have a permanent address +++

[KhunHeineken]

2 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Oh, lawdy, lawdy!  Now we's dun fer!

 

Is not ju's infamation, dey be sendin' "certain" infamations!

Yes, it's very specific and accurate information, but hey, you just kick back, have another Leo, and continue to do NOTHING.  It's all a hoax, like Covid.    

[KhunHeineken]

10 hours ago, jerrymahoney said:

It is relevant as in the OP to:

 

the Bank of Thailand, targeting mule accounts linked to fraud and money laundering activities.

 

 

Does someone using an agent for the 800k launder money?  No.  Does someone using an agent for the 800k  defraud anyone?  No? 

 

A mule account is used in conjunction with the proceeds of crime.  

 

Yes, using an agent for the 800k is a breach of the immigration laws, but those using an agent for the 800k is not what they are targeting with this policy. 

[jerrymahoney]

Your 2 interrogatives are not what I wrote.

[MikeandDow]

14 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

Does someone using an agent for the 800k launder money?  No.  Does someone using an agent for the 800k  defraud anyone?  No? 

 

A mule account is used in conjunction with the proceeds of crime.  

 

Yes, using an agent for the 800k is a breach of the immigration laws, but those using an agent for the 800k is not what they are targeting with this policy. 

(Yes, using an agent for the 800k is a breach of the immigration laws) no it is not!  there are plenty using an agent with money in the bank  get your fact right before posting

 

Fact : it is entirely up to the discretion of the immigration officer to grant a visa extension in Thailand even if you do not have sufficient funds in a Thai bank account

[jerrymahoney]

4 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

(Yes, using an agent for the 800k is a breach of the immigration laws) no it is not!  there are plenty using an agent with money in the bank  get your fact right before posting

 

[MikeandDow]

4 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

 

Officer's discretion: it is entirely up to the discretion of the immigration officer to grant a visa extension in Thailand even if you do not have sufficient funds in a Thai bank account

While not having enough money in a Thai bank account does not automatically disqualify you, it gives the immigration officer grounds to deny your extension request. 

Explain your situation:

If you are facing financial difficulties, it is important to provide detailed explanations and supporting documentation to strengthen your application. 

[jerrymahoney]

8 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

Officer's discretion: it is entirely up to the discretion of the immigration officer to grant a visa extension in Thailand even if you do not have sufficient funds in a Thai bank account

You keep saying to do your research and the law is the law but you never state what the law really is. You are paraphrasing Section 35 of the Immigration act and I have have posted a screenshot directly from that Act and you have no comment on that.

[MikeandDow]

6 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

You keep saying to do your research and the law is the law but you never state what the law really is. You are paraphrasing Section 35 of the Immigration act and I have have posted a screenshot directly from that Act and you have no comment on that.

2 words are important "Officer's discretion",   please point out where i  keep saying to do your research and the law is the law have never said that ??

its oblivious you do not know what Officer's discretion is "the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation." nothing to do with the Law !      its the same as if you are riding a motorbike with out a helmet and a cop stops you he might fine you or he might warn you and let you off  its his discretion

[jerrymahoney]

24 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

2 words are important "Officer's discretion",

But I have not questioned that. There are 2 parts to Section 35 and your" discretion comment is only related to the first instance.

[CallumWK]

On 2/18/2025 at 2:25 PM, KhunHeineken said:

t's not going to effect expats who use an agent for their extension, of which I am one. 

 

Haha, how dumb you can be, it is just people like you they are after.

 

 

 

[MikeandDow]

31 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

Haha, how dumb you can be, it is just people like you they are after.

 

 

 

And you believe what is posted on AN,   more fool you !

[jerrymahoney]

1 hour ago, MikeandDow said:

please point out where i  keep saying to do your research and the law is the law have never said that ??

Foreigners Face New Hurdles in Opening Thai Bank Accounts

MikeandDow replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News

Yes sadly the law is the law, and you need to research the Law it is up to the immigration officer to grant the visa or not (with or with out money) and that is the Law !!

•  Monday at 09:36 AM

[NoDisplayName]

3 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

Yes, it's very specific and accurate information, but hey, you just kick back, have another Leo, and continue to do NOTHING.  It's all a hoax, like Covid.    

 

Me?  Do nothing?

 

I've got money in the bank, baby.  My visa extension is legal.

 

I've filed my taxes this year, and last year, and the year before.

 

And I got my three Sinopharm jabs.

 

How 'bout you, Charlie Brown?

[MikeandDow]

45 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

Foreigners Face New Hurdles in Opening Thai Bank Accounts

MikeandDow replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News

Yes sadly the law is the law, and you need to research the Law it is up to the immigration officer to grant the visa or not (with or with out money) and that is the Law !!

•  Monday at 09:36 AM

Well its correct you have Not done your research  it is up to the immigration officer to grant the visa or not (with or with out money) you can not get away with That Fact

[KhunHeineken]

14 hours ago, fleccer said:

Yes that's true Thailand becoming a not friendly for us. But I got a family in Thailand with a wife that love me and want me stay with her in LOS. and that is enough to me, therefore if the authorities are not friendly to me I don't  care I have nothing to share with them

The Thai government loves foreigners like you.  They say "Jump" and you ask "how high?"  

 

Financially and emotionally invested in a 3rd World Country, they have you by the b*lls.  

 

Perhaps you should try to come up with a Plan B.   

[hotandsticky]

3 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

The Thai government loves foreigners like you.  They say "Jump" and you ask "how high?"  

 

Financially and emotionally invested in a 3rd World Country, they have you by the b*lls.  

 

Perhaps you should try to come up with a Plan B.   

 

 

Thailand is not a third world country

[MikeandDow]

2 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

The Thai government loves foreigners like you.  They say "Jump" and you ask "how high?"  

 

Financially and emotionally invested in a 3rd World Country, they have you by the b*lls.  

 

Perhaps you should try to come up with a Plan B.   

I think you should come up with a plan b  Khun!!  there is nothing wrong being Financially and emotionally invested in a 3rd World Country

[KhunHeineken]

20 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Absolutely rubbish post no idea how banks work!!

Well, then, how about you tell us all how banks work.  Maybe everyone, all around the world, can take out money from an ATM with absolutely NO record at all of the withdrawal.  

 

20 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

I p*ss myself laughing when I see people call  themselves "Khun"  no idea of the meaning !

I p*ss myself laughing at people who take the word "Khun" so seriously. 

 

Now, about the bank thing. 

[MikeandDow]

1 minute ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Thailand is not a third world country

no its a 4th world country and going backwards

[KhunHeineken]

20 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

it is certainly not a factual response to my question!

I posted a link and highlighted a quote within that link. 

 

It explains it all, and disproves your BS. 

[hotandsticky]

Just now, MikeandDow said:

no its a 4th world country and going backwards

 

 

Patently incorrect  - but I wish it was true and those predictions of a Baht collapse actually come to fruition.

[MikeandDow]

Just now, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Patently incorrect  - but I wish it was true and those predictions of a Baht collapse actually come to fruition.

give it time and your wish will come true

[KhunHeineken]

22 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

Please tell me what that "certain information" is!

It is not explained in your meaningless quote as usual!

I supplied a link.  You should read it.  It sets out what the banks must record, retain, and report. 

[CallumWK]

1 minute ago, MikeandDow said:

give it time and your wish will come true

 

Most of us on this forum have only 20 - 30 year left at most.

[KhunHeineken]

22 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

I take that to mean "couldn't care less about what's required.  That's what I am paying for.  I'm on the gold ILLEGAL course."

 

🤣

No, the golf course, while you're in a queue at immigration, and getting a pittance on your 800k in a Thai bank. 

[MikeandDow]

1 minute ago, CallumWK said:

 

Most of us on this forum have only 20 - 30 year left at most.

oh!  we are not talking years, months at the most ! the thai people indifference will see to that