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What are the recommendations for opening a Thai bank account in Bangkok and what documents are needed?
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Oct 8, 2024
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ORIGINAL POSTERBank account opening - hi, can anyone recommend a reasonably priced agent to help me open a thai bank account in Bangkok? I've tried several banks without luck in my own. TIA
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An expat is seeking recommendations for reasonably priced agents to help open a Thai bank account in Bangkok after facing difficulties with various banks. Several users suggest visiting Bangkok Bank's headquarters near Sala Daeng for account setup, outlining necessary documents like a passport, proof of address, and a Thai mobile number. Others mention that working with agents, such as Siam Legal, has significantly varied costs, with some quoting up to 17,000 THB. The community shares alternative bank options and personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of proper documentation and suggesting proactive measures like calling ahead.
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ORIGINAL POSTER*UPDATE. I went to Bangkok Bank headquarters in Sala Daeng based on info from someone on this thread (thank you!). I have some useful info for those looking to also setup a bank account. I am able to set one up by providing the following printed documents: business formation info (for my overseas company / how i'm supporting myself while in BKK); Driving license (overseas); Passport; Signed 1 year condo lease contract and proof of address; Thai mobile number (permanent not temporary); printed DTV visa that was issued. It's a lot of information, which luckily I can provide, and Individual circumstances may vary. Advice would be to go early in the morning as I had to wait 1 hour to be seen. Also, someone else on this thread asked me to message them privately about agent info. They were asking for 17,000 THB! Siam Legal wanted 10,000 and are a credible company, so be aware of the price disparities if you do go the agent route. :-)
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Anonymous participant Very helpful information, Thanks for updating! - do know if the lease would need to be in Bangkok or could it be another province?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Karl ********
I'm not sure. Maybe you could call them before you visit.Reply to
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Abas ******
Anonymous participant Glad to hear
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William ********
I got an account on a tourist visa at Krungsri a very long time ago.
Karim ******
pattaya 5000 thb
Ei ****************
I also to open bank account today at Kbank Silon Branch and Bank of Ayutthaya . Both of them ask for work permit . I can’t get work permit with DTV visa😪. I don’t know what else to do to open bank account. Please share me if you know the reliable agent in bangkok.
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Go Pattaya & open at Bangkok Bank with AgentEi ****************
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Could you share me the agent information please?☺️Reply to
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Abas ******
Did you checked headquarter of Bangkok bank near bts saladaeng? I opened mine there. They will open.
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next time I’m in Thailand I’ll give it a try, what did you need ? The thing is I don’t rent a condo but stay in hotelsAbas ******
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Anonymous participant you can call them. Headquarter number is 02 230 2102And address: Bangkok bank pcl, head office 333 silom road, Bangkok
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ORIGINAL POSTERI tried Bangkok bank, Siam and krungsri in emquartier but not sala daeng. I will try around there. Thank you.
Abas ******
Anonymous participant Go Bangkok bank headquarter, near saladaeng bts.
Abas ******
Anonymous participant you can call them. Headquarter number is 02 230 2102
And address: Bangkok bank pcl, head office 333 silom road, Bangkok
And address: Bangkok bank pcl, head office 333 silom road, Bangkok
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what kind of documents you need?Reply to
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Nova they can help
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ORIGINAL POSTERCan you share their details, please?
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Anonymous participant Nova International Law Firm
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Jeffery *****
How much it will cost?
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5,000 in PattayaRoberto ****
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can you recommend an agent pleaseAlex *********
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Do you know with any agent?Alex *********
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most of agent asked,
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bahtsRomain ****
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you will have : ticket to Pattaya and back, few nights hotel, few nights with a girl, and an account 🤣🤣🤣Greg ********
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That is expensive but it is down to location. In Pattaya it is 4 to 5kAung **************
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I asked with Bangkok agentGerry ********
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make a short trip of it. Get the bus to and from Pattaya. Only about 130 baht each way from Ekamai and it's actually not that bad!Greg ********
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Yes, down to location and competition.Reply to
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Somewhere between 5 and 10k, that's the normal range.Ray *****
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Mots in Pattaya was 5000 earlier this yearReply to
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Wannikea *********
Siam legal, but it might be easier to just go with an agent in Pattaya, tiktok services, Mots, M visa.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Wannikea ********
thanks. Would I need to travel to pattaya to open it? Could it be done remotely from bangkok?Wannikea *********
Anonymous participant you must be there
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ORIGINAL POSTEROk. It would be helpful if there was a contact in Bangkok in this case.
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Anonymous participant contact Siam legal in Bangkok, or maybe any of those Pattaya agents I mentioned and maybe they know a service in Bangkok
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