DTV & bank account

[MarkBR]

Dear All

this is primarily directed at Dr. Jack54, what is the current situation regarding DTV & bank accounts?  Is it possible or not possible?  There seems to be issues recently which changed the situation from what it was before when DTV originally started by Govt.; just trying to clarify what is currently allowed.

Some with DTV & bank accounts are having them closed, apparently.  

MarkBR

[DrJack54]

It's a concern. Banking in general at this time is fluid. 

BBL making it's own calls on banking requirements that seem to relate to immigration rules for funds in bank. 

Current thread discussing the BBL "4 month " requirement. 

 

DTV is a "special tourist Visa" 

As recently as few months back reports of folk being able to open a bank account on tourist statues + certificate of residence. 

Currently threads running where folk with a Non O not being able to open bank account. 

Bank asking for work permit. 

Nothing seems clear. 

Couple of agents still assisting with opening bank account hower fee much greater. 

 

Back to your question... I haven't read of a bank account "closed" etc for those on tourist class visas. 

There are many folk that previously had Non O with 12 month extensions and obviously a Thai bank account and now for various reasons have ditched the Non O. 

Snowbirds one example.

 

Certainly its a concern. Hopefully accounts will not be closed. 

Realize post not very helpful. 

 

[MarkBR]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

It's a concern. Banking in general at this time is fluid. 

BBL making it's own calls on banking requirements that seem to relate to immigration rules for funds in bank. 

Current thread discussing the BBL "4 month " requirement. 

 

DTV is a "special tourist Visa" 

As recently as few months back reports of folk being able to open a bank account on tourist statues + certificate of residence. 

Currently threads running where folk with a Non O not being able to open bank account. 

Bank asking for work permit. 

Nothing seems clear. 

Couple of agents still assisting with opening bank account hower fee much greater. 

 

Back to your question... I haven't read of a bank account "closed" etc for those on tourist class visas. 

There are many folk that previously had Non O with 12 month extensions and obviously a Thai bank account and now for various reasons have ditched the Non O. 

Snowbirds one example.

 

Certainly its a concern. Hopefully accounts will not be closed. 

Realize post not very helpful. 

 

Thank you for the prompt reply, I suppose my friend will find out when he goes to the bank in his village to ask.