Listen "Thailand Bank Account Crisis 2025: Why Retirees Struggle to Open Accounts"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal explains how Thailand bank account rules have changed in 2025 and why a Thai bank account is now a key requirement for a Thailand retirement visa. Understand which visa types banks still accept, why tourist visas and even the Destination Thailand Visa no longer work for account opening, and the correct step-by-step path to secure your Non-Immigrant O retirement visa without risky shortcuts. Pear also shares practical advice for retirees already in Thailand who are caught in the “visa–bank account loop” and need a safe, legal way forward.
Related Topics:
Thailand Visa Exemption: New Crackdown and Enforcement Rules for 2025
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