What are some recommendations for agents to help open a Thai bank account for expats in Bangkok or Nothaburi?

Open an account online it is free

Hello, I would recommended visathailand.com Here is the information about open Thai bank account. They can help you about this service and they are based in BKK.

Last week I visited 3 Banks and all of them told me it was impossible with a tourist visa. Finally girlfriend opened a 2nd account for her and I can use a credit card.

Wait 3-4 month then open the bank account yourself, and forget about agants, especialy those who are dishonest and try to mislead people to think they are a Thai Embassy.

Reconsider if a Thai bankaccount is need-to-have or nice-to-have.

Banks in Thailand are like everywhere in the world, interested in having good stable custormers, that have a permanent address, a steady easy traceable income, and use the account all year round.

That is why the banks are reluctant to give accounts to people on short time ( read: tourist ) visas, and who only spend part of the year in Thailand.

Don’t expect to get a residence certificat, until you have stayed at a permanent adress in at least 3 month, since that is what the residence certificat should confirm.

Furthermore the added attention on whitewashing of money, is an added burden on the banks, so even depositing large amounts isn’t a guaranteed way to open an account.

The value of a resident certificat, had gone down, since Immigration Officers are giving them to people that are not on a longterm visa, or have stayed severel months at 1 adress in Thailand, so even if it is a formal requirement, the bank make up their own assesment of the stability of the want-to-be customer.

Buy insurance for 7000 THB & u will get account

bank of bangkok opened mine with my passport

kindly share details on which visa you are here we can do for you in very reasonable price within oneday.

Yes ,5k is the normal price here in Pattaya,best is Bangkokbank.

Just go from bank to bank, diff bank, diff branch have diff requirements. ( i got a bank account after trying a few branches. )

I’m sorry if my question sounds stupid, but why would someone who doesn’t work or have business in Thailand would need a Thai bank account?

@Diego **********

go to Pattaya for a few nights. The agency "F.S. Consulting Co." will open a bank account for you with the Bangkok Bank, for 5000.- THB, on any visa, even on a visa exempt entry

Just go to your nearest immigration office and apply for a letter to open bank account...!!

Bangkok agents are more than 5k.Pattaya agents 3500-5000ThB