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Can I open a bank account in Samui without paying for insurance if I'm retiring in Thailand?

Bank Account Opening Thailand Retirement Visa Insurance Requirements Bophut Samui Expat Banking in Thailand

Nov 18, 2022

3 years ago

Alan ********

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Hi , will be in samui next month 

then retire next  year 

will l Be able to open bank account without paying the insurance 

just payed for that in uk. 

thanks  

staying in bohput first

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about opening a bank account in Samui without paying for insurance, as they are planning to retire in Thailand next year. Responses indicate that some banks, like Bangkok Bank, allow tourists to open accounts with the necessary certified documents from their embassy. While some banks may offer insurance during the account opening process, it is not a requirement. Users recommend going to different bank branches if facing challenges in Samui.

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Bob **********

If you do it’s accident insurance and should be 5999-9999 baht not a bad idea if your going to ride over here

3 years ago

Cliff *********

Just go to another branch.

3 years ago

Russell *******

You will struggle on Samui ,at least I did. Try a big city , especially as you probably arrived in on first .

3 years ago

Thai ******

Not sure what you mean by not paying insurance?, Yes some banks will try to sell you insurance when opening a bank account, but my advise is go to the another bank as insurance is not requirement for opening a bank account.

3 years ago

Cliff *********

@Thai *****

basically that’s the $100 bribe to get the account.

3 years ago

Thai ******

Cliff Sussman lol no need for bribe, but yes something like that.

3 years ago

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Paul *****************

You need Certified documents first. If no getting Problems for Retirement Visa sure

3 years ago

Alistair **********

Bangkok bank let's tourists open accounts, go ask them their requirements. It's basically a form certified by your embassy that your passport is genuine.

3 years ago

Thai ******

@Alistair *********

never got asked that lol Only document I need was my passport and residency document from immigration.

3 years ago

Thai ******

Like I said try another bank or branch.

3 years ago

Alistair **********

@Thai *****

3 years ago

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