What are the requirements to open a bank account in Bangkok with an ED visa?

Jun 9, 2023
2 years ago
Us *****
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I finally got my ed visa stamp lol. Can someone recommend me a bank where i can open an account without much hassle around the Asok area?
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The user successfully opened a bank account at Kasikorn Bank in EmQuartier after obtaining a letter from their school. Other users highlighted the importance of having a residency certificate and mentioned that big banks should generally be accommodating to expats with an ED visa, particularly if they reside in the Asok area.
Us *****
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Just an update. I went to Kasikorn Bank in Emquartier and got it done. They just needed my passpot and letter from my school.
Us *****
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Jesus, I haven't done my 90 day report since I have not been here for 90 days. So I'll have to wait another month and then go to get the residency certificate. I just want to give the Thai banks some money, why are they making it so hard for me.
Frank **********
@Us ****
get a ladyboy to go with you. Lol
Kool *******
You're still going to have problems if you are in Bangkok. You'll need a residency certificate at the very least, and immigration in Bangkok will not issue one until you've done a 90 day report, and with the required 90 day extension with an ED visa, you never file a 90 day report. Try the banks at EmQuartier. Some have been having luck there.
Henrik ****
If your local Immigration will issue a Residence Certificate (proof of address) to you, then the big banks should be easy.
Michael ****
Make sure you have a letter of your school/university. Then any bank around Asok like Bangkok/Kasikorn bank should be easy.
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