How difficult is it to open a Thai bank account as a foreigner?

Luck of the draw.Different result with different banks,different bank branches,and even different banktellers in the same branch.

Luck of the draw.Different result with different banks,different bank branches,and even different banktellers in the same branch.🙄

Took me an hour in Kasikorn

Took me an hour in Kasikorn

If you are here on the correct visa then it's not hard at all

If you are here on the correct visa then it's not hard at all

Never been asked for a Thai phone number. Just as well as my phone sim is in my wife's name

Never been asked for a Thai phone number. Just as well as my phone sim is in my wife's name

Go into bank and ask take an agent

Kasikorn Bank is an excellent choice- been with them for 15 years- always helpful- never an issue

Kasikorn Bank is an excellent choice- been with them for 15 years- always helpful- never an issue

Go into bank and ask take an agent

very

I have used bb for 5 years...no issues...but its harder to open an acc with them these days....its a rules based process....follow the rules...ask them what you need and have it ready.

to find the answer took me 5 months than didn't have anymore enough money to put. lesson learned.

As long as you fulfill the requirements of the bank then no problems!

The minimum requirement for opening a bank account is always a long-term visa, meaning at least a 90-days Non-Immigrant O, O/A, LTR, or an O/X type visa, or an Elite Privilege Visa.Some bank employees will claim you need a work permit, but this is simply not true. Some say that you need a 1-year Retirement Extension of Stay, and this is also not true.Since February 2025, you cannot open a bank account on a tourist visa or visa-exempt entry visa. You need to be registered at your accommodation using the TM30 system of Immigration, so Immigration can issue a “certificate of residence”. Some banks accept a long term rental contract.You obtain a "certificate of residence" from Immigration, in which Immigration requests the bank to open an account for you (you must tell Immigration what the CoR will be intended for).You will also need a Thai mobile phone number. The number must be registered in your name and passport number. Show the COR at the phone shop (but don't leave it in the shop) and ask for confirmation of the registration (or likewise a note about it on the receipt).Most banks require a second identification document next to your passport, like your national driver’s license.Some banks require your home country’s tax number, and I see no problem with such a requirement.If bank employees become uncooperative and keep making up new requirements to get rid of you, go to another bank. Avoid Bangkok Bank as they are not very foreigner-friendly any more. I recommend Kasikorn, Khrungthai and SCB.If it still doesn't work after several attempts, use an agent, in Pattaya it costs something like 5000 Baht.

The minimum requirement for opening a bank account is always a long-term visa, meaning at least a 90-days Non-Immigrant O, O/A, LTR, or an O/X type visa, or an Elite Privilege Visa.

Some bank employees will claim you need a work permit, but this is simply not true. Some say that you need a 1-year Retirement Extension of Stay, and this is also not true.

Since February 2025, you cannot open a bank account on a tourist visa or visa-exempt entry visa.

You need to be registered at your accommodation using the TM30 system of Immigration, so Immigration can issue a “certificate of residence”. Some banks accept a long term rental contract.

You obtain a "certificate of residence" from Immigration, in which Immigration requests the bank to open an account for you (you must tell Immigration what the CoR will be intended for).

You will also need a Thai mobile phone number. The number must be registered in your name and passport number. Show the COR at the phone shop (but don't leave it in the shop) and ask for confirmation of the registration (or likewise a note about it on the receipt).

Most banks require a second identification document next to your passport, like your national driver’s license.

Some banks require your home country’s tax number, and I see no problem with such a requirement.

If bank employees become uncooperative and keep making up new requirements to get rid of you, go to another bank.

Avoid Bangkok Bank as they are not very foreigner-friendly any more. I recommend Kasikorn, Khrungthai and SCB.

If it still doesn't work after several attempts, use an agent, in Pattaya it costs something like 5000 Baht.

As long as you fulfill the requirements of the bank then no problems!

From impossible to very easy depending on the visa you have

If you have a non o visa it is easy.

If you fulfill the requirements very easy.

Does an education visa qualify for bank account?

It all depends on your Visa and what bank office you visit because each office use their own rules. Basic is long term Visa, an paper from immigration with your adress, passport and proof of your thai number including your name and adress.

If you have the right paperwork... It's easy.. Opened a new on about Two weeks ago with K-Bank

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Il n'est pas possible d'ouvrir un compte en Thaïlande actuellement avec un visa inférieur à 1 an

Why do you need a Thai bank account ?

Need a resident certificate, passport and drivers license. We opened our at Kasikorn. Super easy and took about an hour. You DO NOT need an agent

As above

No problem

If you’ve got a proper visa for one then it’s quite easy, just follow the steps required by the bank

Need a resident certificate, passport and drivers license. We opened our at Kasikorn. Super easy and took about an hour. You DO NOT need an agent

Depends on visa

Why do you need a Thai bank account ?🤔

Its not hard if u have the correct visa and requirements.....

I used an agent with a non resident 0

You will need a long term visa. Not a DTV or tourist visa.

Get an agent to help

Avoid Bangkok bank.

Need longer term visa. Thai phone number registered to your passport. Letter of residency. Took me about 45 minutes at a Kasikorn branch.

If you have a long term visa it's relatively straightforward, if you have a tourist visa virtually impossible

Easy if you have the right visa and SIM card registered to you and a resident certificate might want to see your tm30

Pending on visa…

You need to establish your staying here longer term, so need a non o or long term visa.

Depends on what visa you have