What are the steps to open a bank account in Thailand as an expat?

I was not able to open a bank account with my retirement visa on koh Phangan . I must pay

a years rent ahead I was told. I tried every bank on the island.

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and his FS Consulting LTD can help you to get one easily.

It all depends on your visa, I got MOTS to open my first Bank account a few years back, but I opened my KBank account on my own.

@Mots ********

4000 to do for you

This agent can also help you

@M ***********

in Pattaya

Yes

Kasikorn Bank we’re very helpful

These are the latest requirements for Bangkok Bank. This was taped where they have all their forms at head office Silom. Usually has been the easiest locations to open an account before these updated requirements came into effect last year

SCB

You will need a residency certificate from immigration. You can obtain this yourself or pay an agent (cost me 1500 baht). Bangkok Bank is probably the easiest option. Always good to take a Thai friend with you if possible. You can do this on a tourist visa as well.

Very easy. Show them a work permit.

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@Noi's ***************

Agent 5000 thb easy done ✔️

Tried with tourist visa last month both banks. Said no

You'll need an agent if you only have tourist visa / visa exempt

I second

@Mots *********

....excellent service.

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You should be able to open a bank account yourself, even if you are on a tourist visa or visa exempt stamp. All banks have different requirements. All branches have different requirements. Even within a branch two staff members may give very different answers. Find a branch of the bank you want (I use Bangkok Bank in Doi Saket), in an area with lots of foreigners. Go to the bank with your passport and a friend who holds an account at that branch. Have 100,000 thb to deposit. Should work but many banks/branches will also require a certificate of residence from Immigration. But instead, you could offer a letter from your hotel/ hostel/ Airbnb/ friends house stating that you stay there.