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How can I open a Thai bank account in Bangkok on a Non-O visa without an agent?
Hi can anyone recommend me a reputable agent in Bangkok to help me open a Thai bank account .
I have recently arrived in Bangkok on a Non O Immigrant 90 day visa. Thanks.
I have recently arrived in Bangkok on a Non O Immigrant 90 day visa. Thanks.
Answer summary
To open a Thai bank account on a Non-O visa in Bangkok, you typically do not need an agent. Important steps include obtaining a certificate of residence from immigration, acquiring a Thai SIM card registered under your name, and having your passport with the Non-O visa stamp. Many expats have had success opening accounts directly at banks like Kasikorn, often completing the process within an hour. If one bank is unhelpful, trying another may yield better results. The general consensus among community members is that handling the process yourself is straightforward.
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Simon *******
DO NOT USE BANGKOK BANK use Kasikorn bank much easier and better
Martyn *******
DIY I think better option ?
Jeff *************
Pattaya immigration quoted me 13,000 for bank and 1 yr extension if you have a non o
Daniel ******
Honest people do not need an agent. What is your problem?
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Jeff *************
Do you not have the
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0 baht to open your own? If you do just open it yourself, just avoid Bangkok BankPeter ********
@Jeff ************
nonsensJeff *************
@Peter *******
did you use an agent?Peter ********
@Jeff ************
hi Jeff no my wife is Thai and she work in Bangkok bank
Leatrice ***********
@Brandon ***********
Thai visa center and Siam Center just quoted me over 60,000 bahts. Do you know anyone reputable that might charge in the range you quotedTHAI ******************************
@Leatrice **********
This quote would be for not only a bank account, it includes the following while you are currently on a TR/Exempt Entry:- Bank Account Opening
- Obtaining 3 Month Retirement based NON-O
- Obtaining 1 Year Extension
Greg ***********
@Leatrice **********
bank account opening only, if you have entered on a Non-Imm-O visa like the threadstarter Martin Mcewan Brown , is 5000 THB for the agent service
Jim *******
@Leatrice **********
Thai Visa Center, for those with Non O 90 days was 34,000 THB in July 2025.Bank account only, in Pattaya, was 5,000 THB (other agents, not Thai Visa Center).
Paul ********
Go to kbank, very easy with your type of visa, no need to pay extra for a agency,
Dora *******
Do not need an agent.
Cris ******
Kasikorn my dude.
Peter ********
@Cris *****
dude ?Cris ******
@Peter *******
Yes... a perosn named Martin, is most likely a dude? Its also a figure of speech... and a meme....Cris ******
@Peter *******
dudePeter ********
@Cris *****
Dude
Roger *******
You should be able to do this yourself with the o visa
John **********
Generally if you go to immigration and get a residence certificate, then purchase a Thai SIM registered against your passport then visit a bank and request they open an account for you. If one branch says no, just move on to the next one
Martin ***************
OP@John *********
TM30 - can download from internet? I was going to take a copy of my lease / tenancy contract.
Brandon ************
@Martin **************
Your landlord would need to provide it to you. If they file your TM30 online, then they can get it from the online system. But only within 7 days of filing it. So if they did it before that, they would have to file a new one to download it.Martin ***************
OPJohn **********
@Martin **************
tm30, passport, copies of relevant passport pages and some want a passport photo
Graham ******
@John *********
I needed the tabian baan and ID last week despite having a valid TM30 which is new to meMartin ***************
OPSorry - what do I need to take to immigration for residence certificate? Thanks
Bill *********
I'd consult the moderator of this forum since that's their business
Pete *******
No need for an agent, just go into the branch and ask for the list of documents required to open an account. Follow the list, open the account….
Peter ********
@Pete ******
keep on dreamingJeff *************
@Peter *******
that’s exactly what I did, came in with my non o, 1hr later I’m on my way, app installed and shown how to use itPete *******
@Peter *******
why is it more complicated than that?
Somsap ********
All you should have to do is get a certificate of residence from immigration for banking, a thai cell phone plan with your own number, not a shared plan, and a passport with non-o stamped in it. Go to K-bank and within an hour you will have an account. I did it in November. I am in Khon Kaen though, but BKK should be easier.
Martin ***************
OP@Somsap *******
Thanks mate.
Heinz ***********
@Martin **************
it’s totally easy to do yourself!Martin ***************
OP@Heinz **********
What do I need to take to immigration to get a certificate of residence?Brandon ************
I don't know if there are any agents that offer this service as a standalone. The agents in Bangkok will only help you open a bank account if it's part of you buying a full visa/extension service, upwards of 30-40,000 baht.
The only agents that still might do this are in Pattaya.
The only agents that still might do this are in Pattaya.
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