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What are the recommended banks for opening a Thai bank account for a Non-O Guardian Visa in Phuket?
Hi all, for the Non-O Guardian Visa - I need to show 500,000 Thai bhat in a Thai bank account. Please can you recommend a suitable Thai Bank? We will be located in Phuket 🙂
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The conversation discusses the requirement of having 500,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account for the Non-O Guardian Visa, focusing on recommendations for banks in Phuket. Participants suggest several banks including Kasikorn, SCB, and Krungsri, with cautionary notes about Bangkok Bank due to negative personal experiences. It is emphasized that obtaining the visa before arriving in Thailand is crucial for opening a bank account. Additionally, advice is given about preparing necessary documents for applying for the visa and the bank account.
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Glen ********
Use the bank that grants you a bank account
Jan ************
Kasikorn
Alexey **********
Krunsgri or SCB
Jeff *************
Kasikorn
Latrice ********************
We like Krungsri (Yellow ATM)
Chelsey *******
OPLatrice DiFulvio Harrison thank you!
John **********
It sounds like you are not yet in Thailand so I'd strongly suggest you get the visa before you arrive. If you enter Thailand visa exempt or with a tourist visa you won't be able to open a Thai bank account. If you enter with the correct visa you should be able to do so
Chelsey *******
OP@John *********
correct applying for Education Visas for my daughters through the school from the UK. My understanding is once I arrive I need to transfer 500,000 tb into a Thai bank account within the first 90 days so looking for recommendations on banks 🙂John **********
@Chelsey ******
ah yes, that's for the extension of stay rather than the visa itself. Kasikorn has a good name, as does SCB. If you will use Wise to transfer funds to Thailand these 2, along with Bangkok Bank have the highest transfer limitsTony ********
What visa are you currently on.
Near impossible to do it yourself on Visa exempt or Visa on arrival
Near impossible to do it yourself on Visa exempt or Visa on arrival
Chelsey *******
OP@Tony *******
will be on a non o guardian visa (in the process of enrolling children at schools from the UK)Tony ********
Okay I'm guessing you are not currently in Thailand
Enrol the child in school, the school will provide all the necessary documents and requirements for you to apply for a Non O ED visa for the child. Once approved you yourself will need to apply for Non O guardian, Once that is sorted Prepare requirements for Bank account Sim card, residence certificate etc.
Most banks are quite helpful except for Bangkok bank.
Enrol the child in school, the school will provide all the necessary documents and requirements for you to apply for a Non O ED visa for the child. Once approved you yourself will need to apply for Non O guardian, Once that is sorted Prepare requirements for Bank account Sim card, residence certificate etc.
Most banks are quite helpful except for Bangkok bank.
Wolf ******
Chelsey Mills i recommend SCB or BBL. They are serious an when you passed it's ok.
I advice also to have 2 different banks.... so in case of.....
I advice also to have 2 different banks.... so in case of.....
Wolf ******
Tevita Tuki maybe you don't fit their requirements.
Tevita ******
Wolf Gang bangkok bank refused to even give me a list of requirements - actually told me to go elsewhere
Wolf ******
Gary Colclough bah, I worked with them since 4 years and I am happy.
This is my personal experience, but maybe you have another one.... interest to hear about your bad experiences.
And as I mentionned, always have 2 different banks in case and for your cash-flow purposes.
This is my personal experience, but maybe you have another one.... interest to hear about your bad experiences.
And as I mentionned, always have 2 different banks in case and for your cash-flow purposes.
Gary ***********
Wolf Gang BBL as in Bangkok Bank? That is the one bank you do not want to go anywhere near
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