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What agents or banks can help expats open a bank account in Thailand?
Can anyone recommend a agent that can open a bank account for me please?
I'm loosing the will to live with so many ropes to jump over to get a visa. You need a visa to get the bank account, need a bank account to get a visa 😭 I got a rental agreement, I got a letter from immigration, I got my son a year's visa (he's 5) and still cannot even get them to consider opening me an account, and I take my Thai friend with me 😐
I'm loosing the will to live with so many ropes to jump over to get a visa. You need a visa to get the bank account, need a bank account to get a visa 😭 I got a rental agreement, I got a letter from immigration, I got my son a year's visa (he's 5) and still cannot even get them to consider opening me an account, and I take my Thai friend with me 😐
Answer summary
An expat shares their struggle to open a bank account in Thailand, mentioning the circular dependency of needing a visa to open an account and vice versa. Community members recommend specific banks like Krungsri, Bangkok Bank, and Kasikornbank, as well as going directly to banks rather than using agents. They suggest bringing a Thai friend for assistance, and successful experiences are shared, indicating it's possible to open accounts even on tourist visas with the right documentation.
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Steve ********
Ok good .
Steve ********
Inbox I have an idea .
Shelley ********
OPI only went and got a bank account!!!!!!! A 2
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hour trip to the nearest Bangkok Bank was worth it 😁😁😁😁 thank you everybody!
Brian ********
I’ve heard Bangkok Bank will give you an account on a tourist visa
Chris ********
Vip visa, (on "Line" or FB) 500 bht, they will do all the legwork, on any visa.
Andrew ********
Kasikornbank no problem. go to main branch.
Dominik **********
Shelley, do you have a stable income, do you somehow work in Thailand? Usually Kasikornbank is quite easy but certainly you have to have some amount to be put in, otherwise you’ll be rejected anywhere
McGregor **********
We opened an account easily with similar documentation to you at Krung Thai in Robinson, Phetchaburi. This was only a few months ago. No problems at all.
Kim ******
I open bank account today was easy. Went immigration and got a letter of residence and guarantee from immigration about my residency. When to Bangkok bank and open
Bob **********
Mots service or Tik Toc services
Siddhartha *********
Did you Try UOB??? ITS very straight and smooth with perfect app. Debit card ! I was in same dilemma until I got 1,.
Steve *******
Walk into Bangkok Bank branches until one of them let you open an account. It all depends on if the staff is used to foreigners or not. It is not a technical or visa issue, it just depends on the willingness of the staff at the branch.
Or move to Cambodia and make life a loooooot easier. Things are so much better over there for expats.
Or move to Cambodia and make life a loooooot easier. Things are so much better over there for expats.
David **********
Do not use an agent. Just try another bank even just another branch
Eddie *******
Where are you located. This is key?
In chiang mai go to bkk bank in kad sun gaw
In chiang mai go to bkk bank in kad sun gaw
Dan ********
@Eddie ******
and in samui ? Or you just know about Chiang mai ?Eddie *******
@Dan *******
i live in chiang mai. I dont know about samuiDan ********
@Eddie ******
that’s why I asked doKnow about it in general, in Samui specifically, or perhaps someone with knowledge can chip in 🙏😂👍
Estefania ************
Usually the Bangkok Bank is doing it, as long as you say that you plan to buy a condo and want to park the money on that account.
Steve *******
SIAM LEGAL BANGCOCK ARE BEST IN THAILAND I THINK
Simon *******
I had no problem just went in and boom account open the big yellow bank
Kuan ******
Just used an agent for visa - comes with a bank account
Steve *********
You shouldn't need any agents. But do go with an articulate Thai person to speak for you. I've opened 2 bank accounts (with visa debit card) whilst on 30 day visa exemptions.
Tony *******
@Steve ********
thai person as a garanter?Steve *********
@Tony ******
well, I went with my partner. I have no idea what was said to be honest. I just kept being handed papers to sign or fill in. Whatever it was, it worked.
Thomas ********************
Did you talk to your embassy?
(This is continued from another thread :) )
(This is continued from another thread :) )
Alan ***********
No problems with Krungsri for me. Good mobile app and online banking also.
Graeme **********
Krungsri
Ross ******
You can get a savings account on a tourist visa
Only a current account needs a wp
Only a current account needs a wp
Andy *********
Many agents- mine sorted in Pattaya and still use it in Isaan
Canice ******
You don’t need waste money on agent. Just go to any bank and ask. If can’t go to the next one and try
Ilse **********
I had exactly the same problem,my help was my landlord and she went with me to the bank that’s how I was getting a account, it’s worth to try though , ( Krungsri)
James ***********
Krungsri worked for me, they all vary and vary area to area, tell them you want to deposit monthly...
Sylvain ******
@James **********
I just got mine all they asked me was my Pink ID and Tabian Ban Activity
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