What documentation do I need to open a bank account in Thailand with a Non O visa if I have a Nakhon Pathom address?

@Kay *****

if you are not a resident it takes long time I did it this month in 30 minutes

@Kay *****

I tried Bangkok with no luck. After three banks there I gave up. Two said no because of my visa type and one asked for a document from my embassy that they will not provide.

@Max ************

ok, I'm just telling you what Bangkok Bank told me and my experience. How many new accounts did you open this year at this location?

Banking there for many years doesn't equal opening an account this year nor is it relvant for the original post because they aren't in Jomtien. So checking if you have recent knowledge of opening new accounts or just banking there for many years.

And feel free to assume what you like about me. I've seen your smart-ass comments on other posts before.

@Jared ********

What new rules? Fyi, I've been banking with that branch many years and if I'm saying that's the easiest bank when it comes to open a savings account, then it is. You seem like a guy who uses agents. Don't argue against better knowledge.

@Max ************

depends on your visa according to the new rules supposedly

@Jared ********

In Jomtien,there's no need for an agent.Bangkok Banks branch on Jomtien Second Rd is probably the smoothest bank in Thailand when it comes to open a savings account.

Kay Rush What did they say at Bangkok Bank? It's by far the most foreigner friendly bank in Thailand. With a Residence Certificate it shouldn't be a problem.

@Kay *****

it was in Jomtien so probably not helpful for you. Called Thai Visa Pattaya.

You'll want your bank account to be in the region where you live because of fees and paperwork for visas. Each branch appears to be separate from what I've heard. The agents have a "relationship " with someone at the local branch and this allows the process to work to get set up.

There are many agents across the country. Suggest you find a local one near you

@Kay *****

using an agent to open a bank account is easy and is a one time event not an annual renewal type of situation.

The renewal comments that people make are in reference to having an agent help get their visa and "fund" their bank account so that they dont have to deposit 800k baht. Since you're only opening an account that is not relevant for you.

I used an agent recently to open a bank account (different region but process is similar). There are a few things needed but it is a simple process and I had the account open within 1 hours. Total cost was 8000 baht. Part of that was the agency fee and part was the banks insurance fee (which you will likely have to pay even if you open yourself and costs up to 5000). So the extra cost to have the agent do it was not bad, saved time of trying to go to 20+ bank branches, and saved a lot of stress. Worth it in my opinion.

@Kay *****

you need an agency to open the bank account. That's it.