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Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a non-B visa without a work permit?

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Christine ***********

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Hi everyone i was looking for the post regarding bank accounts but couldnt find it. I have a non b visa (waiting for work permit) but i need to open a bank account this week. Any bank that will accept my non b without work permit and costs involved. 

Thanx a bunch

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The user is seeking advice on opening a bank account in Thailand using a non-B visa while waiting for a work permit. Several commenters provide helpful suggestions, including obtaining a 'Letter of Reference' from a Thai person or the embassy to facilitate the process. They mention that banks like Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn may allow account opening with a non-B visa. Users share experiences of minimal costs associated with account opening, mentioning a small charge for bank cards and requirements like a rental contract or utility bill.

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Bobbie ************

Bobbie ************

Bangkok Bank has a form online called Letter of Reference. Fill out your info and have any Thai person that knows you sign as reference. It's on BKK Bank website. You do not have to go to Embassy & pay for one. Just use any Thai that verfies your ID.

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Bobbie ************

Bobbie ************

yw.

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Christine ***********

Christine ***********

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Thank you so much bobbie

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Thomas ********************

Thomas ********************

Or you can get a "letter of reference" from your embassy. Really smoothed the process for me.

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Ray *********

Ray *********

There's usually a small charge for issuing your bank card..

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Ray *********

Ray *********

I think 200 baht

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Dylan ********

Dylan ********

I opened my Kasikorn account while on a tourist visa.

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Christine ***********

Christine ***********

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Thank you very much

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Johnsuma ******

Johnsuma ******

atm and credit card is 200 baht by year for new customs

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Johnsuma ******

Johnsuma ******

open an account is free but to open it you must put minimum 500 bahts ( it stay your )

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Dylan ********

Dylan ********

Can’t remember sorry it was almost 5 years ago. Think it was a few hundred baht for the atm card and a minimum deposit .

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Christine ***********

Christine ***********

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How much did it cost?

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Robert ********

Robert ********

Bring along your rental contract (in your name), minimum 1 year lease, OR a utility bill in your name and it should be fine.

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