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Can you open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?
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Jan 17, 2026
3 months ago
Andy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello my friends, I would like to ask if it's possible to open in Thailand one Bank account with tourist visa? I know it's not possible but would like to know if however, there is a way to do it.
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The consensus in the comments is that it's generally not possible to open a bank account in Thailand with a tourist visa, although some individuals mention it might be feasible with the help of an agent. However, the majority agree that even if it can be done, it's not advisable due to the complications that may arise, including potential account closure. Several users express that having a bank account as a tourist seems unnecessary and emphasize following legal procedures.
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Steve *********
No. Not a chance
Blake *********
Not possible
Ian *****
No. End of
Gordon *********
I think you actually answered your own question.
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Andy ********
You question why its getting harder to get visa's here in thailand ie all the hoops you go through. Well thats because certain people try to circumvent what the goverment require for you to be here legaly. So how about not trying to find alternate ways and just follow the requirements. Your just making it harder for everyone else.
Jo **********
If you are married to a Thai national some banks will allow it
Andy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERJo Clemente thank you very much for the fair response
Jo **********
Andy Portik are you married to Thai
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Nick ************
If you know it is not possible then why ask the question?
Jesper *******
You already know the answer....and yet you are asking those that already succeeded.....its almost impossible but still some did it but did not share their experience....are you going to share your experience like what branch, bank and docs provided
Dave *******
No
Richard ********
I think they dont allow bank accounts to tourists.
John *******
If you can do it please let me know 🙏
Gilles ***********
Pourquoi posez-vous la question puisque vous avez déjà la réponse 🤣
Ho ****
Stupid question
Andy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHo Ho why a stupid question? Are you so intelligent, smart person who know everything?
Ho ****
Andy Portik it's not about smart person. It's about rules. Did your country allowed tourist can open bank account? Use your brain man
Guy ***********
Ho Ho in the US tourist can open an account with certain banks.
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Martin *****
Short answer: no
Long answer: yes, but in the end no
Long answer: yes, but in the end no
Paul ****
Nope.
Andy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you very much my friends, have a nice day you all.
I need a Bank account because have propertie in Thailand...
I need a Bank account because have propertie in Thailand...
Jim *******
Andy Portik I have a property in Thai since 2008, never needed any bank account. My condo common fees (22,000 THB a year) go to the condo management building, from overseas. They do not even know in which country I (and my Thai wife) live in. The fee is paid.
Wayne *********
Jim Davis what happened to your kasikorn bank account?
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Carsten ************
no way to keep it opened, even if someone sells it to you.
Jim *******
Carsten von Holdt You are right for the wrong reason.
An agency can open your bank account with a mickeymouse mobile number from the airport. When the bank does their sweep, after a month or 3, they may find that the mobile number is inactive or belongs to someone else. And ask you to go to your home bank branch to confirm it. While the account was open in , say, Maha Sarakham and you are in Bangkok, Huahin or wherever.
An agency can open your bank account with a mickeymouse mobile number from the airport. When the bank does their sweep, after a month or 3, they may find that the mobile number is inactive or belongs to someone else. And ask you to go to your home bank branch to confirm it. While the account was open in , say, Maha Sarakham and you are in Bangkok, Huahin or wherever.
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Jan ******************
I wouldn't do it even if possible with the right agent, unless I was about to apply for long-term stay and needed an account for the further process.
Lynnette *******
What's the reason you want a bank account if you're on a tourist entry?
Russ **********
Lynnette Munozsome Individuals feel they cannot survive without using nfc/qr etc with mobile phone for all shopping... but would need a local account to do that ( ps T.i.T. Cash is king)
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Ant ***********
No
Johny *****
Ant W Tailor yes
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John **********
It's not impossible but it will take a lot of work and shoe leather
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