Is it worth paying 7,500 THB to a law firm to open a Thai bank account with a Non-O visa?

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hi everybody

i got non-o (90days) " marry visa " and i had been quote by a law firm in bangkok it cost 7500 THAI BATH to open a thai bank account.

issit worth it or should i try on my own ?

thanks eveybody

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user with a Non-O marriage visa in Thailand is uncertain about whether to pay a law firm 7500 THB to assist with opening a Thai bank account or to attempt the process independently. Community members advise going through the process alone, highlighting the importance of having necessary documents like a passport, marriage certificate, and residency certificate. They also caution about the difficulties due to current banking regulations but share personal experiences of successfully opening accounts without agency assistance, suggesting that patience and perseverance can yield good results.

Richard ******************* · Answer

A pal recently booked an appointment at Siam Legal in Bangkok to open a new account. They charged 5,000 baht. It took 15 minutes.

Dany ******** · Answer

i would do it myself if i had time. only if it doesnt work out after visiting a few banks / branches i would contact an agency.

Tom ********* · Answer

I recently opened a bank account with Bangkok Bank. Needed passport with Non O visa stamp, rental agreement, 3 forms of ID and also proof of residency notification with immigration. They told me they needed to send everything to their H/O and it would take 2 weeks. I also had to deposit 800,000 baht, which I cannot touch for 4 months. They have now advised me they have now increased this period to 6 months for any new foreigners opening an account. It also took me 2 hours to process everything at the bank when I went to finally open the account. It was very painful.

Jesper ******* · Answer

With a nonO and a lease agreement u can try kasikorn or SCB bring your wife along to make things easy you might need to visit  a few branches

Raymond ********* · Answer

I depends, how much your time is worth?

Bob ********** · Answer

If your on a non-o just do it yourself you might need a resident certificate

Paul ******** · Answer

Banking's a real mess here right now. It can't/won't be like that forever.

7500฿ will cover a LOT of ATM fees until the situation improves, or you get a long-term visa that allows you to painlessly open an account yourself, for free.

Wait it out.

Edit: Of course, the best move is to visit a branch or two yourself and get it straight from the bank. There are changes every day, so knowing what worked (or didn't) for somebody a month ago may no longer be true.

Rul ***************** · Answer

May I know if open Thai bank Account need to wait work permit or can only with Non B visa???

Marianne ******** · Answer

Should be able to do it yourself.

Might need to visit a fair few branches until you get one that will do it for you.

But make sure you have all the papers with you, so you don't meet another person another time saying it's not possible.

You need your passport, a copy or your marriage certificate, and a residence certificate from Immigration. Some branches might ask for more.  But those are the basics.

Michael ******** · Answer

Do it yourself

Is it worth paying 7,500 THB to a law firm to open a Thai bank account with a Non-O visa?

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