What are some recommended agents in Pattaya for opening a bank account?

@Brandon *********

just over a year ago, they changed all their rules and regulations, stating only people on long-term visas could open an account, that in itself doesn't make sense, because people that want to apply for a (in the country) non O visa, and do to the 12 month extension of stay based on retirement "for instance" needs to have the money seasoned for two months at "jomtien" immigration, so if they was 49 years old, and wanting to do this, now they can't, but agents could always facilitate this, it seems like it's going to be more and more difficult to do things in the country, also depending on which immigration office you choose, I wouldn't be surprised if this has something to do with the new DTV visa, I reckon lots of younger people have been trying to open accounts, because if you spend a lot of time in Thailand, it's much better to have a local bank account, even though the DTV is a 5 year visa, some people are labelling it as a glorified tourist visa.

@Pierre ********

I think it was ฿4000 agent fee, ฿700 payable to the bank for the ATM MasterCard, the agent will accompany you to the bank, you just need to fill out a form, it is recommended you always keep a balance of ฿2000, so your account will never be closed, it's very easy you don't even queue up at the bank.

@Gordon ******

Correct not easy unless you are living here on 12 month contract..

@Gordon ******

I have four bank accounts in Thailand

@Gordon ******

yes it is if you know what you are doing

@Brandon *********

😄😄😄Absolutely not that easy! Maybe 20 years ago, not anymore. Even the agent I’ve talked to says it’s a pain in the a$$, and he knows a heck of a lot more than I do about it, and has waaayyy more contacts.

Wow - they done mine only last month

Sorry Brandon, I guess shoulda asked what entry type you’re on and age. Non-O visa woulda been no problem as that’s what I’m on, tourist visa before I was refused, age no idea what folks can get

@Brandon *********

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@Brandon *********

ok. Try

@Cambodia ************