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What documents are needed to open a bank account in Thailand for expatriates?

Oct 20, 2025
14 hours ago
Rick *********
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Got a bank account today with Kasikorn bank with just passport, non o visa and original Thai wedding certificate, took a while but got debit card, bank book and app ๐Ÿ™
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An expatriate successfully opened a bank account with Kasikorn Bank in Thailand using their passport, NON-O visa, and original Thai wedding certificate. The post highlights the potential issues with account restrictions and mentions the experiences of others with banking in Thailand, such as difficulties with changing bank locations and account freezes after deposits.
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Mark *********
I got a few weeks ago with retirement visa and thai driving license only
Roberto *********
Is that a 12-month extension you're on?
Rick *********
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@Roberto ********
just the 90 days non o at the minute need the bank account to apply for the 12 month marriage visa ๐Ÿ™
Roberto *********
@Rick ********
And you didn't need a lease?
Rick *********
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@Roberto ********
no mate Iโ€™m living with Inlaws till we have house built and tm30 is sufficient
Roberto *********
@Rick ********
Excellent
Paul *******
Well done
Rick *********
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@Paul ******
thank mate but I have to go back tomorrow there not happy that all my signatures match would you believe ๐Ÿ˜‚
Udo *********
Congratulations!

I can't even change the bank location!
Pete **********
Will probably be frozen once you put a decent amount of money in it!
Bjorn ************
Rick *********
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@Pete *********
thereโ€™s always one ๐Ÿ˜‚
Zohaib *******
Certificate of residence?
Ian ********
@Zohaib ******
A rent certificate will usually suffice - it does in Korat and Kanchanaburi
Rick *********
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@Zohaib ******
they didnโ€™t ask when 1st went in to see what we need but did ask when went back but told them they didnโ€™t ask 1st time so all good ๐Ÿ‘
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