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How can I get a bank account in Pattaya at a reasonable price?

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Feb 7, 2024
9 months ago
Martin **********
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Hi Ho, this is not a Visa question. This is a bank question. Does anyone know how I can get a bank account in Pattaya at a good price? I have been quoted 10,500 for opening a bank account. Surely there must be someone who is cheaper than thisI am I am a UK citizen. I have a new 30 day stamp for Visa. I just want to open an account so I can put money in when I go back to England so I can get my retirement Visa
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The original poster seeks to open a bank account in Pattaya but finds the price quoted at 10,500 THB exorbitant. Several commenters suggest alternative options, including hiring an agent for around 4,000 to 5,000 THB, as doing it independently may be challenging without the right visa. Users recommend specific services like MOT Services and provide insights on the necessary documents, such as a certificate of residence and proof of visa status. Others advise to be cautious of banks requiring insurance policies for account opening. There are mixed experiences shared regarding the ease of opening an account based on the type of visa.
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Norbert ***********
4-5000 thb Fabro agency
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Brian ********
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Pete *******
Almost impossible now without long term visa and rental contract. See Bangkok Banks requirements attached. Use an agent.
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Brandon ************
@Pete ******
 the requirements from a single Bangkok Bank
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Nick *******
You don't pay nothing to open a bank acc.
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Gordon *******
@Nick ******
 Try and open one nowadays
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Jos **************
Try Kungsri
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Steve ******
I opened a Bangkok account in Chiang Rai last November which took about 30 minutes, I can't remember if I had to show proof of an address in Thailand or not apart from my passport.

I did have an issue when I returned and the London branch couldn't help as there systems are not connected with Thailand believe it or not!
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Toby *********
Go through
@Mots *********
 if you’re near Pattaya.
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Jurgen ********
Prefer Hua Hin guys but thanks for recommending the Pattaya ones😊

No one living in HH?🤔
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James **********
@Jurgen *******
 you are not the OP
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Steve **********
It's succumbing to extortion but:

Bangkok Bank, buy a 6000 baht insur policy

Or just visit branches, one will open account free...be patient
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Charles **********
I got my O-A visa without having a bank account in Thailand. I just had to show that I had THB 800,000 equivalent available in my UAE bank account. I sent you a PM with details.
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Nongnuch ********
go and see
@Stefan *******
 at F.S. Consulting Co. . . as far as I remember, it is 5000.- THB fpr opening a Thai bank account for you, without the need to buy an insurance! And on any visa, even on a tourist visa . . .
@https://www.faceboo********************
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Matt ********
Just phoned B.B. UK. You can't open an account in UK that can be used in Thailand. The UK and Thai branches are not linked!
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Nick *******
@Matt *******
 the Bangkok Bank in the City of London Ec2 is a business bank only. Not for personal customers.
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Craig **********
Google all the banks in Patts.

Approach each one till.
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Gordon *******
@Craig *********
 Take you ages and still get refused probably.

Agent is best way forward
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@Gordon ******
 Yes
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Onne ***********
see pm
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Christian *******
In pattaya 5000 thb im going Monday myself to get one.
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@M ***********
 can help you open bank account, located in Jomtien
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Peter *********
Tik tok jontien 4000baht to do
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@Peter ********
 5000 now
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@Peter ********
 Thanks Peter for that update
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Sean ********
Agent in Pattaya 5000 bath no problem bangkok bank had it done in December.
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Stuart ********
Bangkok bank
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Amanda *********
Open acct bangkok bank in the uk!
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@Amanda ********
 nope only a commercial clearing bank. No resident banking facilities.
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Jurgen ********
@Amanda ********
 Lucky you👏👏
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Nick ************
There are some advantages of getting an account at a local branch to where you live. If you have non O 90 day it should be easier. Keep trying. I even went to the same branch of Bangkok Bank 4 times in a month before they said yes and I refused their insurance.
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@Amanda ********
 that will do him no good at all.
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@Amanda ********
 they have a branch in London but you cannot open an account there.
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@Amanda ********
 Not possible
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Peter *********
@Amanda ********
 not allowed 🚫
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@Amanda ********
 I tried that and it's not possible.
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@Amanda ********
 I lookex at that possibility yesterday and didnt see an option to open one in the UK.
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@Martin *********
 shop around as 5k. You are being ripped off
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Jorge *****
Mots services 4000 baht

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@Jorge ****
 thanks but need one in Hua Hin
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@Martin *********
 If you’re on a long stay (Non O) visa you should manage to open a bank account yourself. If you’re on a tourist visa or visa exemption it’s not easy, tough I know someone managed to do so on a tourist visa in Bangkok Bank Soi Buakhau recently. If you have any problems I’ll recommend
@Nan *********
. She will fix everything quite easily and it’s worth it for further use. I have Bangkok Bank and Krungthai myself. Both works very well.
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Jan ******************
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@Mots *********
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Otto *********
To open a bank account comes with zero fees!!!

What the banks want from you is to take out one of their insurances. This is nothing short of blackmailling you into wasting so much money.

An agent might get you a bank account at less than that, but their "fees" vary.
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@Otto ********
 + need certificate of residence which you can get from immigration after taking TM30 from your hotel
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Jurgen ********
@Lauren *****************
 yep but that‘s not an issue
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Gordon *******
Use an agent

Best way about 4000b

Saves you asking at banks and getting knocked back numerous times
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Peter *********
@Gordon ******
 agree 👍
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Michael *******
You can do on your own.
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Brandon ************
Pattaya is probably the easiest place to find an agent for this.

A couple of names I've seen mentioned often is TikTok and MOTS
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