What are the best options for financial agents to help with banking in Thailand for a 60/90 day TR visa holder?

Sep 12, 2023
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Hathaway *************
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I will be in bkk next month on a 60/90 day TR visa, if I can secure a bank a/c my new life begins, can anyone recommend a good agent to smooth the process and reduce the headaches?
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A user is seeking recommendations for financial agents to assist with securing a bank account in Bangkok as they prepare for a move on a 60/90 day Tourist visa. Suggestions include specific banks like Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank, and mentioning that the group they are in is managed by an agent.
Roberto *********
Try Bangkok Bank head office in Silom or Kasikorn Bank in the EM Quartier mall at Phrom Phong. A bit further out Bangkok Bank at Central Bang Na
Hathaway *************
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@Roberto ********
thanks Roberto.
Toni *****
@Hathaway ************
Bangkok bank at Emquartier opened one for me in June 2022
Hathaway *************
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@Toni ****
thanks Tony, do you remember what docs they required of you.
Roberto *********
@Hathaway ************
Generally it's your passport, a certificate of residence and possibly your lease. Go to the branch and enquire. It seems there's two possibilities at Emquartier so try both
Toni *****
@Hathaway ************
for me they needed only certified copy of my passport from my embassy
Andy *******
Look above your post. The group is owned by an agent.
Roberto *********
@Andy *********
I don't know, I never use agents, I just know from a number of reports relating to opening bank accounts that Thai Visa Centre will only open a bank account if you're also obtaining a visa through them. I don't know about any others
Hathaway *************
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@Roberto ********
Is this true Thai Visa Center?
Roberto *********
@Hathaway ************
It's Thai Visa Centre, not Center
Hathaway *************
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@Roberto ********
it not normally me to get that wrong, thanks for pointing it out.
Roberto *********
@Hathaway ************
Two completely different companies
Roberto *********
@Andy *********
I think they will only assist with bank account if you do the full visa with them
Andy *******
@Roberto ********
normal agents offer both services
Hathaway *************
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@Andy *********
problem solved then I hope.
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