Can foreigners on a tourist visa open a bank account at SCB or UOB branches in Bangkok?

Dec 19, 2022
2 years ago
Jintana **********
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Any SCB or UOB branches in bangkok that allows foreigners to open a bank? (Tourist Visa)

Friend has -Embassy letter -Rental contract
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The post discusses the challenges faced by foreigners on a tourist visa trying to open bank accounts at SCB and UOB branches in Bangkok. Many commenters suggest that banks like Bangkok Bank and Krungsri are more accommodating for tourists. The necessity of carrying documents like an embassy letter and a rental contract is emphasized, although it raises concerns if the rental contract is in a Thai national's name.
Chris ********
What if the rental contract is in my fiancé’s name. She is Thai and she already has a rental and I haven’t arrived yet
Alistair **********
Tried opening an SCB & UOB recently, they were a pain. As others have said, Bangkok bank. They'll let you open an account with the embassy letter.
Charles ********
Scb going to be hard no on tourist visa. Bangkok Bank or krungsri are usually your best option for tourists visa... But check branches... The more you bring the better chances.
Tiw *******
Used Bangkok Bank is easy to open , Sukhumvit Branch
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