What banks in Bangkok are recommended for Americans with a non O visa to open a bank account?

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I am an American in Bangkok with a non O visa and need to open a bank account.  Any recommendations on which bank or branch I should try first? Thanks

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An American in Bangkok with a non O visa seeking to open a bank account received several recommendations in the community. Key suggestions included Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, and SCB, particularly in major malls like Emquartier and Central World. Users noted varying requirements depending on the bank and branch, with Kasikorn being highlighted for its straightforward process involving a rental agreement. Experiences indicate that Bangkok Bank has recently enforced stricter residency requirements. It's advised to check specific branch policies and potentially seek assistance from a Thai friend when visiting to make the process smoother.

Ken ******* · Answer

Just remember if you need any internal transfer  paperwork you must get it from the office you open your account so if you relocateyou must go to that branch. So be sure you are staying in that area.(Bangkok Bangkok)

Mark ******** · Answer

We had good luck with Kasikorn recently

Will ****** · Answer

BB Thonglor seems to be a good one. Go with a Thai friend to help. They sometimes ask for passport certification from embassy

Graham ****** · Answer

Keep this in mind when choosing a bank. A limit of 50,000 Baht in international transfers is imposed for people who use Wise to transfer the money and only for people using a bank other than Bangkok Bank, Siam Commercial Bank or Kasikorn Bank.

Paul *************** · Answer

I used Kasikorn not in a mall though they were all very awkward in the mall That was my experience. Went to a branch on the street and sorted there and than . That was in Pathum Thani .

Jesper ******* · Answer

Bangkok bank have been very strict recently with residency cert....kbank or SCB will be a better choice in big shopping malls who are used to foriegmers I did kbank with nonO and lease agreement .....SCB with nonO and thai driving licence no need to waste time getting residency cert

Eric ******* · Answer

Just left both banks.  Bangkok Bank said new accounts for property owners only. Kasikorn gave me an appointment for Friday and said I just needed a rental agreement in addition to my visa and passport and I should be good.

Phil ****** · Answer

[mention redacted] Bangkok bank for me.

Kool ******* · Answer

Go to the Bangkok Bank main branch on SiLom road, then after getting an account there also get one at Kasikorn Bank. It is very convenient to have more than one account at different banks.

Kevin ****** · Answer

I use Bangkok Bank and SCB. Never an issue.

Brandon ************ · Answer

Bangkok Bank or Kasikorn.  Start in a big mall.  Emquartier, Emporium, Central World, Siam Paragon.

What banks in Bangkok are recommended for Americans with a non O visa to open a bank account?

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