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What are the requirements for opening a bank account in Thailand as a UK citizen with a Retirement Visa?

Sep 18, 2025
10 hours ago
Steve *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
ok. hello everyone.

Does anyone have the

definitive

'for real'

answer on what I need, in Thailand, a UK Subject, married to a Thai, with a Retirement Visa, a valid passport, a house book in wifes name, a phone and SIM card in my name, and some money .

.......thank you

the bank doesnt know

ps i am with BKK bank now but unhappy.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion addresses the requirements for a UK citizen with a Retirement Visa living in Thailand to open a bank account. Participants share their experiences with various Thai banks, noting the necessary documents, which typically include a non-O visa, a valid passport, and additional identification like a house book or marriage certificate. Recommendations are provided for specific banks like K-Bank and SCB, highlighting varying experiences based on the documentation presented.
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Pete *******
Perhaps structuring your question so that it actually makes sense will give you better answers.
Nick ************
@Pete ******
I think he is unhappy with BB like a lot of others and wishes to transfer his banking arrangements elsewhere.
Shane *********
I opened at Krungthaii
Jeff *************
All Kasikorn wanted from me was a non O visa and passport, took about 35 minutes, they helped me download the app and how to use the pay feature, easy
Jesper *******
Went to SCB with passport(nonO) Thai driving licence, phone number in my name walk out of bank 20mins later with new acct
Donald **********
K-Bank were willing to open with Non-O visa supported by wife with house book and marriage certificate etc. SCB were asking for me to produce a Yellow Book in addition.
Jamie ******
They will surely tell your wife what is needed ,,,,if not try another bank
Floyd ******
Invalid passport is that what you said
Steve *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
corrected. thanks
Wayne **********
Go open a kaisikorn bank account.
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