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What are the best agents to help open a bank account in Phuket, Pattaya, and Hua Hin?

Declan **********
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A friend is going to Pattaya, Hua Hin and Phuket in November and looking to use an agent to open a bank account. However he isn't sure in which order he will visit so I'm looking for recommendations for an agent in Phuket, Pattaya and Hua Hin that can provide this service for him.
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A user is seeking recommendations for agents who can assist their friend in opening a bank account in Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Phuket during a visit in November. The community discussed the importance of considering the location where the friend plans to spend most of his time, recommendations for specific agents such as FS Consulting Co., Ltd. and ONESTOP in Pattaya, and the potential complications of opening a bank account on a tourist visa. Others advised that having a stable address and being on a long-term visa could simplify the process.
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George *****************
George *****************
Don’t forget to download jamjang payment app can pay across all Thailand with no need to open bank account
Henrik *****
Henrik *****
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.

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Declan **********
Declan **********
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@Henrik ****
🙄🙄🙄
Vinay ********
Vinay ********
In Hua Hin. The best I found was this agent. She charges 2000 baht and pay after opening the account
@https://www.faceboo*******************
Sean ********
Sean ********
Great agent open Bank Account no problem
Sean ********
Sean ********
Cher **************
Cher **************
PS consulting company; ONESTOP; NettyVisa Service; and Mr Singh of Thai Visa Pattaya. How to rate them? Which one is the best? Or, they are the same in service proficiency & fees which cause you no hassle?
Sean ********
Sean ********
Netty was great to deal with and very professional
Declan **********
Declan **********
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@Sean *******
thank you, much appreciated
Stephen ********
Stephen ********
Why use an agent?
Declan **********
Declan **********
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@Stephen *******
because he will be on an METV and it's a pain in the arse to open a bank account without a proper visa such as a non-o.

Yes, you can still do it but it requires walking around many banks until you find one and he would rather just pay someone to do it than waste copious amounts of time.
Terary **********
Terary **********
Banks are kinda funny here, in my experience. Many times the bank customer must use the branch where they opened their account. Recently, I had to update my passport and I could only do that at the branch where I opened my account. I think this same is true for some/most/all immigration paperwork. Hence, your friend may want to open the bank account where they plan to settle.
Declan **********
Declan **********
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@Terary *********
he won't be retiring here for another 5-6 years. During his yearly 6+ month visits he will look for somewhere he wants to settle. Once he actually decides on a place or retires in that province he will open an account their but until then he just wants a bank account for QR, prompt pay etc.
Narelle *********
Narelle *********
I’ve not used them. I’ve seen Mots in Pattaya recommended a lot when this question is asked. This popped up in my YouTube feed yesterday. They do everything- banks / licence / visa
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Andy **********
Andy **********
@Narelle ********
I used them to open a bank account, and also convert my home country licenses into full Thai licenses, brilliant service, they take you to the transport office and the bank, you don't even queue up, very easy process.
Narelle *********
Narelle *********
@Andy *********
they do look to be great. I like their VIP process.
Jacques *****
Jacques *****
I got good advice to leave it in the hands of an agent. They do it all
Rab **********
Rab **********
ONESTOP Pattaya, Excellent service x
Dave *******
Dave *******
@Declan *********
, yes, ONESTOP on soi 6 Pattaya excellent.
Dave *******
Dave *******
I reckon they owe me a T-Shirt now for the times Ive recommended them.
Declan **********
Declan **********
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@Rab *********
thank you 🙏
Kenneth *******
Kenneth *******
If coming as a tourist there is no need to open a bank account hrtr. Bring enough money.
Declan **********
Declan **********
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@Kenneth ******
he will be here for 6-8 months and will spend the next few years doing that looking for somewhere to settle before he retires in 5-6 years.
Henrik *****
Henrik *****
Then wait until settled down and have a fixed adress / rental agreement, after 3 months on a long term visa, it will be much easier to get a bankaccount.

Then no need of a agent.
Declan **********
Declan **********
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@Henrik ****
he is going to spend at least half a year every year for the next 5-6 years travelling Thailand before settling down.

Regardless of what you, I or anyone else thinks or believes, it's his decision and he personally believes and thinks a bank account will be very beneficial to him during those visits before he finds a place to settle down.
Steffi ***********
Steffi ***********
For Pattaya I can highly recommend
@FS ***********************
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Declan **********
Declan **********
OP
@Steffi **********
thank you 🙏
Gary **********
Gary **********
Also tell him to do soon as because he needs a certain amount of time on his entry stamp not 100% sure about this
Andy **********
Andy **********
@Gary *********
I was told you need to have 30 days or more, remaining on your current stamp.
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
The order he will visit isn't important. What he should consider is where he will be living or spending most of his time.

ATM withdrawals outside the province your bank account is opened in have a fee.
Willem ****
Willem ****
My Krungsri atm card can be used anywhere at any ATM. No charge. It really depends on your bank and card type.
Andy **********
Andy **********
@Brandon ***********
like you say it is better to open an account in the area/province you choose to settle in, because some problems can only be rectified, at the actual bank where you opened the account, with Bangkok bank, out of Provence ATM fees for cash withdrawals (using a Bangkok bank ATM) is ฿15 to use the physical card, or a cardless withdrawal using the application is free!
Stuart ***********
Stuart ***********
@Brandon ***********
I agree, the most important thing is where plans to live, but if he uses the online banking app to withdraw cash he will not pay fees, regardless of where he is in Thailand.
Declan **********
Declan **********
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@Brandon ***********
he will spend 6-8 months of the year for a couple of years travelling around Thailand to find where he wants to settle down.

Told him about the fees, and at the moment he doesn't care and will open another account in the province he decides to settle in, in 5-6 years. Right now he just wants an account for things like QR pay and not having to pay transaction and conversion fees on his UK cards. Told him about wise but he is adamant about having a Thai account the limited benefits it will give him.
Andy ********
Andy ********
@Declan *********
TTB have an account that has no ATM fees from any bank and any province.
Jim ********
Jim ********
@Declan *********
What sort of visa is he using that allows him to spend 6 to 8 months in Thailand
Declan **********
Declan **********
OP
@Jim *******
multi-TR
Joshua **********
Joshua **********
@Declan *********
Bangkok and kasi don't charge a fee outside province if you use the App to withdraw instead of your debt card
Declan **********
Declan **********
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@Joshua *********
I have a Kasi bank account and didn't even know this 🫣🤣 thank you

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