What do I need to open a bank account in Bangkok or Pattaya as an expat?

Even with an agent it isn’t as easy as it was. Some cannot get you an account unless you are over 50 and some require you to buy Bangkok bank insurance if you are under 50

Without agent not possible anymore. 4000baht

Some Pattaya agents can still assist with opening a bank account, but I believe it's more difficult if you are under 50 years old, I've heard a few saying it cannot be done, while others say it's more expensive, or you need to buy insurance if you are under 50 years old.

If you're on a tourist visa or in visa exempt status, you'll likely need to pay an agent to help you. I opened my first account via an attorney while I was here on vacation. I opened the second account myself after I had a local address.

If, however, you are already here on a long term visa, you can do it yourself. Go to Immigration to get a Letter of Residence - they are used for three main purposes: 1) Opening a bank account, 2) Getting a driver's license, and 3) Purchasing a vehicle. Take that letter to the bank of your choice to open an account.

Agent 4 thousand baht.

Use agent, some charge 5k bah, some charge up to 8.5k baht

Costs nothing

Free...

I live in Pattaya but I open my bank in Bangkok so they charge me everytime a fee for put the money in the bank

Is about where you live

In Bangkok and Pattaya, you can walk in, but it depends on the staff you meet. Here in Phuket, you need to have an agency.

Contact my friend who set this up for me but she is Hua Hin

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How About going into the bank and asking them

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Impossible with out residence details you'll probably need a agent

It used to be easy. A little bit more difficult now..so you have a retirement visa?

Try KEY VISA, Google

in Pattaya, visit F.S. Consulting Co. They will open an account for you on any visa, even on a visa-exempt entry

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Use an agent

Agent and only long term visa.

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I have bkk account.agencies in pattaya takes hours

I have a bank account in K Bank since 1997. Since I haven’t been since 2019 and my card has since expired would they agree to renew my account even if I am no longer resident?

That’s not enough information but you need an agent

Agent or Bangkok bank. Other Banks are difficult

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