Is it common for Bangkok Bank to require insurance when opening an account for a Non O Visa?
Mar 19, 2022
3 years ago
Bob ******
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The user experienced a situation at Bangkok Bank in Phuket where they were required to purchase an insurance policy and pay a fee to open a bank account, which is typically necessary for depositing the 800,000 baht required for a Non O Visa. The responses from the community suggest that this may be an upsell tactic and vary by branch, with some confirming that they have opened accounts without such requirements. It appears that the experience may differ depending on the bank and branch, with some users successfully opening accounts without insurance at other banks.
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