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What are the requirements for opening a bank account in Thailand, specifically at Bangkok Bank Jomtien branch?
Bank Account OpeningThailand VisaBangkok BankExpat Life in ThailandNon-O VisaImmigration ServicesAgent RecommendationsPhoto ID RequirementsFinancial Regulations in Thailand
Mar 21, 2024
2 years ago
Pete *******
ORIGINAL POSTERBangkok Bank Jomtien branch top of Soi5, nearest to Immigration. Requirements for opening bank account.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation revolves around the requirements for opening a bank account at Bangkok Bank's Jomtien branch near the Immigration office. Participants discuss various documents needed, such as passport, visa, and potentially other forms of ID like a driving license or a certificate of residence. There are mixed opinions on the necessity of using agents to facilitate the process, with some users sharing personal experiences of successfully opening accounts with tourist visas or through agents. Additionally, the dialogue highlights variations in requirements across different branches and the evolving rules when it comes to banking for expats in Thailand.
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Davide *************
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Jo **********
when I opened my second account in Chiang Mai I needed only to show my passport and visa. That was 8 months. Of course the North of Thailand is much more relaxed
Jo **********
very strange and bizarre why are they asking for a driving license?
Pete *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jo *********
2 types government issued photo IDReply to
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Andre *********
I went there same branch together with lady from agent. All what I had to show was passport and certificate of registration from Inmigration. Nobody has asked me for anything else.
Steve **********
This is an Ad by an Agent to discourage you from opening your oun and the enrich His / Her bank account .
If one bank refuses, or requires insur, or DL, smile and go to another branch.
If one bank refuses, or requires insur, or DL, smile and go to another branch.
Cliff *********
Every branch is different and has different requirements.
Keep looking or use an agent.
Keep looking or use an agent.
ริชารด์ *************
Wow!! I opened an account with Krungsri and did it on a tourist visa. I’m still living in the UK 5 years later. Just took my Thai wife and her sister along no problems. I just make a transaction or 2 every year to keep it open.
Jan ******************
@ริชารด์ ************
I did Bangkok Bank and Krungthai Bank on visa exemption. Now they won’t even let me open a second savings account within the same bank without a long stay visa.Peter **********
@ริชารด์ ************
5 years ago… yeah, those were the days…ริชารด์ *************
@Peter *********
indeed they were.Reply to
ริชารด์ *************
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Pertti *************
Not enough. I had non o visa marriage and all those papers. They wanted to see my work permit and then sell 10k insurance top of that. Lucky I didn't go trap😅
Steve **********
Citizen ID card ?
Jordan *******
Certificate of residence? Citizen ID? What are these haha
I’ll have a 6 month tourist visa + 1 year rental contract + 2 British IDs
What are those other two requirements about?
I’ll have a 6 month tourist visa + 1 year rental contract + 2 British IDs
What are those other two requirements about?
Steve **********
@Jordan ******
This is an Agent looking forcustomers....
Do it yourself, may take a few branches, but can be done.
Don't buy Insur
Jordan *******
@St***
I don’t want an agent, I can literally do it myselfDarrel *********
@Jordan ******
if you are doing it by yourself; a tourist visa will not work 90% of the time, at not least in Bangkok. The laws have changed last year around June. You now need a Non-O visa or property(condo), to open a bank account.Steve **********
Darrel *********
@Steve *********
yes I do...Steve **********
@Darrel ********
Your profile, Google and comments say otherwise, also....Darrel *********
@Steve *********
do you want to see my thai wife? My family and know I live in Nonthaburi? I'm a software engineer with the ability to work anywhere I want. I have residents in USA. Currently in the process of staying in Thailand long term this May. So yes my words are from recent experiences and dealing with the Thai Embassy and Banks.So tell me are you smoking something? Or does your age just make you grumpy and rude?
Steve **********
@Darrel ********
na, nothing to do with age..I'm always grumpy, but never rude.
Just don't have use for phoneys, nor false info.
Darrel *********
@Steve *********
good thing I gave good info then lolColleen *******
@Darrel ********
you are correct. Without a non-o it's near impossible to get a bank account. The rules have changed.An Ed visa is a possibile shortcut and much easier. A good school can help. Might not be an attractive option for some but it does work. My son got one in a month. After that... Bank account? No problem. 👍
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Edgar ************
1 year contract fuck off khup
Stuart ***********
How can someone have a citizen ID card without a bank account?
It's probably possible in some circumstances, but most people will not have one.
It's probably possible in some circumstances, but most people will not have one.
Christian ****************
@Stuart **********
Citizen card can be obtain to your respective Embassy.Stuart ***********
@Christian ***************
my country (uk) doesn't issue citizen cards.Christian ****************
@Stuart **********
You could request for Thai Pink ID for foreigners.Stuart ***********
@Christian ***************
that's pretty much impossible without a bank account in ThailandReply to
Stuart ***********
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Cameron *******
@Stuart **********
most likely the Id of the person to whom the rental contract is with.Stuart ***********
@Cameron ******
that usually forms part of the rental contract and is only a photocopy, but you might be right.Reply to
Stuart ***********
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Ivan ************
@Stu***
I think some of these are OR rather than and, it's passport plus one other form of photo ID.Stuart ***********
@Ivan ***********
that would make more sense yes.Reply to
Stuart ***********
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Naj *************
For me they asked for work permit🤣
Jan ******************
I know someone who will manage to open without a residential contract in Bangkok Bank.
Pete *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
Agents can bypass a lot of these requirementsAndrew *********
@Pete ******
@ 5k yeaDoug *********
@Pete ******
If I needed this, I would not trust an agent.Thomas *********
@Pete ******
If you are silly enough to use oneJan ******************
@Pete ******
Your right and she can also do it prior to the last 15 days on a tourist visa and visa exemption.Peter **********
@Jan *****************
… but the name or contact details remain a secret, so you may guess whether you actually know someone or whether it’s just… (???)Jan ******************
@Peter *********
and if you’re not from Russia, India or china you don’t need an insurance either. ATM card is 700 and minimum deposit 500.Ron ********
@Jan *****************
I could not get that phone number to work. Maybe just my ineptitude regarding dailing a phone number here. I tried like a dozen ways. Nothing went through.Jan ******************
@Ron *******
if you call from Thailand you’ll have to add a 0 as I guess you know.Ron ********
@Jan *****************
No, I am a novice here. I have a LOT to learn! Thanks much for the tip!Jan ******************
@Ron *******
Best to use Line or WhatsApp. I’m in Norway now but I sent her a message a couple of days ago and asked about her price and procedure since I had recommended her. (Just used her for renewing driver licenses my self. Managed to open account in two banks on visa exemption some years ago). You can send a message in FB too, as I did first time, but she don’t use messenger in her work so it could take some time but she will answer. (This is WhatsApp)Ron ********
@Jan *****************
Oh OK.......thanks for all that! I did try Line and had no luck for whatever reason. Operator error I am sure. I also tried Messenger but all I could find was a beauty shop. Again, operator error I would guess.Do you happen to know if she does non-o retirement visa's please? Thanks much!
Jan ******************
@Ron *******
She can do Non O visa and extensions as well, but you’ll need to speak with her. As said just used her one time for licenses but she is nice, fair priced and reliable. @Nan *********
, her is her FB.Ron ********
@Jan *****************
Thank you very much for the info and tip!Craig *********
@Jan *****************
do you happen to know how much they charge to open a bank account?Jan ******************
@Craig ********
Her personal fee is 3500 thb. She’s very nice and reliable. Used her myself to renew my driver licences.Craig *********
@Jan *****************
once again thank you for your straight answer. We are arriving in July and will contact this agent. You have been very helpful 🙏Jan ******************
@Craig ********
Good to know😉Craig *********
@Jan *****************
is this agent in Hua Hin?Jan ******************
@Craig ********
No, she’s located in Pattaya as the thread starter mentioned Bangkok Bank in Jomtien/Pattaya. But if you apply for a 90 days Non O visa at home before you leave, you’ll have good possibilities for to open a bank account yourself. They normally require a long stay visa, the problem is tourist visa or visa exemption. You’ll have to do this within the first month as the 800K have to be seasoned for two months before you apply for your first year extension of stay.Reply to
Jan ******************
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Renato **********
Driving Licence ?
Pete *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Renato *********
two forms of photo ID requiredRenato **********
@Pete ******
I opened bank accounts in 2 local banks but they did not asked me two forms of photos but I understand that they are scared of something.Phil ******
@Renato *********
they just want you to be resident here. Same as when my wife tried to open one in AustraliaPete *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Renato *********
branch specificPeter **********
@Pete ******
same as Immigration Offices thenReply to
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Paul *********
Kasikorn easier
Sue **********
@Paul ********
I can tell you that its not easier at Kasikorn, they want exact the same docs all together. if you only miss one of them no account. We had almost everything, a 1 year rental contract, CoR, DL we even had a Thai health insurance policy contract, only thing we didn‘t have was a longterm visa because we entered with the 30 day visa exemption, and they didn‘t accept it. So no account. We tried several branchesPete *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ********
post their requirements so we can comparePaul *********
@Pete ******
walk in and ask. I not your mumPete *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ********
you’re also a gobby twatwaffle just making noise. Either add something to the conversation or remain silent.Joel *******
@Paul ********
lol someone didn’t have success at the local gogobar yesterday if they’re this grumpy. Why even claim something and not share it? 🥸Paul *********
@Joel ******
you want me come back, go see ya mumKen ***********
@Paul ********
are you still in primary school. Either post constructive comments or go away.Reply to
Ken ***********
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Pat *********
Thanks a lot for the info 🙏
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Pat *********
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