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What documents are needed to open a bank account at Bangkok Bank in Chiang Mai for expats?
Success with opening bank account with Bangkok Bank, Airport Plaza, Chiang Mai today. After doing the rounds of various banks and been asked for a combination of documents such as Residence Certificate, Lease Agreement, Identity Card or Drivers Licence. from own Country, Thai Drivers Licence, Certain type of visa - Non O but not Tourist/ or Retirement. This branch of Bangkok Bank settled for Residence Certificate, Identity Card from own country, printout of Visa (non O). Passport of course.
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An expat successfully opened a bank account at Bangkok Bank, Airport Plaza in Chiang Mai, providing a Residence Certificate, Identity Card from their home country, a non-O visa printout, and their passport. They noted the varying documentation requirements across different banks in Thailand.
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Congratulations. Yeah, the banks in Thailand are a pain in the ass like every branch, every Immigration Office and every local Amphur has their own additional rules.
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