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What are the requirements and experiences for opening a KBank account in Thailand for expats?

KBank bank account opening NON-O visa expat banking in Thailand Prachuap Khiri Khan Kasikorn Bank banking experiences Thai visa types

Sep 1, 2025

4 days ago

Darren *******

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Would like to extend my thanks to the group . I am mainly a reader of postings and really not a poster but after reading so much on the banking issue I thought I'll post about my experience today in opening a account with KBank in prachuap khiri khan. 

I mainly went there for info on what they required in way of documents to open account. Had a lady greet me when I entered the bank told her I was looking at opening a account. From there she took charge luckily I had the required documents on me.

Passport

Visa non o type

Residential lease

Within a half hour walk out with new account, card and passbook supplied and with online banking setup in there app .

I had my thai girlfriend with me that help in translation which proved to be very helpful 

Overall couldn't of asked for better service and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a bank account

Cheers

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A member shared their positive experience opening an account at KBank in Prachuap Khiri Khan, highlighting the required documents: a passport, a NON-O visa, and a residential lease. The process was smooth, taking only about half an hour with good customer service, and they had help from their Thai girlfriend for translation. Community comments included suggestions for bringing a Thai speaker for assistance and discussions about different types of NON-O visas and KBank's reliability.

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Yvonne **********

So glad to hear this! But I have 1 question, do I need a thai phone number first? I already had all the other requirements !

Thanks 🙏🏻

3 days ago

Darren *******

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@Yvonne *********

yes I would think so I already had thai number without one could make it difficult

3 days ago

Yvonne **********

@Darren ******

Thank you 🙏🏻

3 days ago

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Andy *****

Was your non O the 90 day or the non O extended? I'm retiring and moving over in Oct. Getting ready to apply for either the non O as debated on here before, many of my friends are saying to apply for the non OA. I'm not bothered either way but the non O is easier and I can choose a good insurance rather than the crappy one. And congratulations on the bank opening.

3 days ago

Darren *******

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@Andy ****

was on 90 day

Got the visa in two days when I was back in Australia 2wks ago

3 days ago

Andy *****

@Darren ******

Thanks Darren. I'm following the same process. 90 day non O. Open bank account with 800k then extend non O. Good info thanks.

3 days ago

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David *******

Kbank has been great for me

The staff wave when I go in.

Practice thier English language skills.

Was a great choice 10 years ago

Actually got the account on a tourist visa back then

3 days ago

Dennis ***********

Kasikorn Bank for 15 yrs.Always helpful never a issue

4 days ago

Mark *****************

Congratulations

4 days ago

Mark ********

The Thai g/f is undoubtedly a bonus when you go to a bank here.

4 days ago

Bill *********

@Mark *******

Bonus, perhaps, but when it comes to Thai girls and money, if she's doing all the talking in Thai, I'd be changing my pin right after and double checking all the papers!

3 days ago

Mark ********

@Bill ********

I speak Thai and English. She speaks Thai and English. Just having her presence there makes life a little easier.

3 days ago

Bill *********

@Mark *******

Oh okay, that sounds like a good recipe! I really need to start studying Thai...

3 days ago

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Bill *********

Stephen *********

Good for you. May I ask if KBank is Kasikorn Bank?

4 days ago

David *********

Yes

4 days ago

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David *********

Bent *************

If you don’t bring a Thai who also speaks English it’s difficult!

4 days ago

Paul ********

@Bent ************

Absolutely false at many Kasikorn branches. It took me less than one hour, including waiting in line time at Kasikorn in Central Festival. I was alone.

2 days ago

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Paul ********

Keith ******

I did the same last week. Kbank @ bluport Hua Hin were very good. 🙏

4 days ago

Larry ***************

I've had a k bank account for 15 years trouble free love the app easy to use. But I have also had a Bangkok bank account for 22 years and unlike others having issues I have been trouble free there as well. I'm here on a non-immigrant o retirement extension

4 days ago

Jay *******

@Larry **************

was told at Bangkok bank they are only looking at accounts opened in the last 2 years for this latest round of locked accounts.

4 days ago

Alan *********

@Jay ******

Correct

3 days ago

Larry ***************

@Jay ******

probably explains it but I do know somebody that lives in my condo complex that opened his account in 2003 and they did indeed freeze his account so who really knows?

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