How can I open a Thai bank account for a marriage visa if I currently have no visa?

Yeah I know right? The real tragedy is, we have done most of the leg work, some of it multiple times and done everything that has been asked of us. My wife has been doing all of the talking with immigration and, according to her, immigration is saying that we should able t open a bank account however the banks disagree. I think I'm going to pause until the other documents that we are waiting to arrive and see what happens from there.

@Wannikea ********

I'm in Bangkok

@Max *********

the young lass at the district office was really pleasant and helpful, in fact I could say the same for all the other people that we encountered in the same office.

@Tony ****

no, I am trying to get a marriage visa, we were originally told that a stamped and verified marriage certificate would be sufficient to get us started with a bank account.

@Rory ******

so far we have spent two full days at immigration and with Bangkok traffic it takes approximately an hour and a half just to get there.

@Andy *******

yes but even the Chinese bank said no

I cheated and used plastic ducks, they can’t fly.

@Jim ********

Yes, I have applied for a marriage visa, I entered on a 60 day tourist visa exempt ( I was waiting for the sale of my house to settle), I got married on July 5th and now on the 30 day extension. Immigration are telling us I need to open a bank account and have seasoned funds for 60 days and the banks are all saying I need a visa to open a bank account. We have done multiple trips to immigration, Thai police customs (as directed) and the local municipal office where I received my house yellow book and ID card, my wife is urging me to contact the Australian Embassy, I don't know why because I really don't think they can offer any further assistance. We have discussed the idea of having a holiday in Laos or Vietnam and applying for a non o or, alternatively I return to Australia and apply from there.