Good morning everyone.This is a follow up question to some of my previous correspondence.
I am travelling to Thailand at the end of April on a 60 day e-visa which I plan to extend by 30 days. In the mean time I will apply for a Non O visa based on marriage.
I understand that I will need to open a Thai Bank account in my name only and deposit 400,000 Thai Baht.
I've been reading advice on how to go about opening a new bank account in Thailand.
I note that it is suggested that I provide a letter from my bank in my home country requesting that the Bangkok Bank open a bank account for me.
However when I contacted my bank and requested that they provide me with a letter of request they informed me that they do not provide this service.
My question is such is :
In order to open a new bank account with the Bangkok Bank quickly and easily what should I do?
Thanks in advance.š
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking guidance on how to open a bank account with Bangkok Bank while in Thailand on a tourist visa, particularly expressing confusion about needing a letter from their home bank. Community responses clarify that such a letter is not necessary, and suggest that obtaining a Non-O visa may simplify the process. Other comments suggest using an agent for assistance and sharing various experiences regarding costs and requirements.
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