Siam Legal’s Podcast

Opening a bank account in Thailand is no longer as simple as walking in with a passport. This episode covers what changed in 2026 for both personal and corporate accounts, which visa types now qualify and which ones don’t, what documents banks expect to see before they will even consider your application, and the new corporate banking rules that affect any company with foreign shareholders or directors. Worth reading before you book an appointment at any branch.

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬

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𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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Rex sits down with visa expert Noe to answer one of the most practical questions about the Thailand Privilege Visa: how long does the whole process actually take? Noe gives an honest breakdown of the timeline from application to visa affixation, what the background check involves and why it takes the longest, and how the visa sticker itself gets arranged depending on whether you are already in Thailand or arriving from abroad.

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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First time arriving in Thailand and not sure what to expect at the immigration desk? This episode walks through everything from passport condition and the TDAC requirement to what officers can ask you at the counter and what not to say. The things that trip travelers up at Thai immigration are almost always avoidable, and this checklist covers all of them before you land.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐓𝐃𝐀𝐂 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝)

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬

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𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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A question that comes up constantly: what happens to your 90-day report if you leave Thailand right when it is due? This episode clears it up with a simple answer and explains exactly how the clock resets on re-entry. It also covers why the online reporting system is unreliable, why mail-in reports carry their own risks, and what to do if you would rather hand the whole process to someone else.

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

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𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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With scams targeting Thailand Privilege applicants on the rise, knowing how to verify a legitimate GSSA before paying anything is essential. Rex and visa expert Belle walk through how to check an agency's official status, the red flags that signal something is wrong, and the one payment rule that separates legitimate agents from fraudulent ones.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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We asked people to compare Thailand, Singapore, and Dubai across seven categories including business opportunities, lifestyle, retirement, and healthcare. Each destination had its advocates, but one country kept coming up again and again. Watch to find out which one won and whether it matches where you would choose to live, work, and invest.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

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Thailand is tightening its borders, and the changes are coming fast. The 60-day visa exemption is gone, a new deportation framework is now in force, and the DTV just became significantly harder to obtain. This episode looks at why Thailand made these moves, who they are aimed at, and why so many long-term residents and frequent visitors feel caught in the middle. Whether you are on a visa run, running a business, or simply trying to figure out where you stand, this is the episode to watch before your next entry.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝟔𝟎-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲

𝐃𝐓𝐕 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

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𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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A criminal record does not automatically disqualify someone from the Thailand Privilege Visa, but understanding how the background check works is essential before applying. This episode explains what immigration officers actually review, why the type and severity of an offense matters more than the record itself, and why transparency in your application is the most important thing you can do regardless of what your history looks like.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚:

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Getting waved over at a Thai checkpoint is routine, but knowing what to expect makes all the difference. This episode covers what officers can and cannot do during a stop, why refusing a breath test carries the same penalties as a DUI, and the one licensing detail that catches foreign riders off guard: a car license does not cover you on a scooter. There is also a clear breakdown of what to hand over, how fines are paid, and why cash to an officer on the roadside is never the right move.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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Thailand Privilege pricing is fixed no matter where you apply. What changes is who supports you through the process and what happens after. Rex and visa expert Belle explain what applying through a licensed Thai law firm actually means in practice, and why it matters beyond just getting the visa.

𝐀𝐒𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐗: https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/thailand-privilege-visa.html#ask-rex

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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