@Henrik ****

Try opening one as a citizen in the UK. I had to jump through hoops to open HSBC in UK and I had an account with them in Singapore. I paid for some expedited process in the end.

@Steffi **********

Many DTV holders have bank accounts. Are you asserting otherwise?

There is an agent in this group can help you in Bangkok. Cost depends on passport you hold but it is not cheap compared to other locations

@Milla *****

Not to worry - it is confusing for many people how this will all work out. It falls between the two extremes of the sky is falling and everyone must pay taxes in Thailand or be shot to the other extreme of nothing will ever happen so ignore everything. I suspect it will be something in between. The new rules regarding remitted earnings into Thailand all being assessable started for 2024. Already, the govt are talking about changing this as less money has been remitted. At the moment, a DTV holder should watch and wait unless it is your home country making you make a decision over Tax Residence.

@Milla *****

Up to now the Thai Revenue Department does not contact you. The onus has been on you to contact them. Will this change in the future? Nobody can say

Probably along the same lines as BOI define it for some of their visas and LTR. They usually use the term "Highly Skilled Professionals" though. "Foreign Talent" term used more in Singapore. This is an immigration document after all. 79/boi-expands-ltr-visa-opportunities-for-highly-skilled-professionals

@Jonathan ********

I love that pickle. Get one with Yuzu added. It is magnificent

The Thai German Expat FB groups are probably best place to ask for accountants and tax questions. German Chamber of Commerce too.

@Andrew *******

Not many DTVs doing Thai language

Might be asked to whip up a Pad Thai though

1) First 90 day in person or recorded post 2) TM30 if travel and return to same address. Some offices require reporting others do not. Check local requirements. When I needed to do it I just filled on form at office myself confirming return to same address. Landlord not needed