What documents do I need to open a bank account in Thailand as a holder of a Non-O retirement visa?

@Robert ********

you are welcome. Try not to get too stressed. There is always a way around everything.

@Robert ********

you're moving here so think long term. In the first few days you get here get a Bangkok Bank account, and the ATM card with the Mastercard logo. They have different cards, and only one can you use online. Also get a Kasikorn Bank account. You'll find after being here just a short time it's much better to have different accounts at different banks, as much of Thailand is moving to cashless payments very fast. I personally have four different accounts at two banks. It helps to keep everything straight when visa extension, and tax time, comes around, and just for convenience. Do a SWIFT bank to bank transfer bringing in your bt800,000, as then you have a FET that makes it very easy if you ever want to take the money out of Thailand as a lump sum in the future. Others will say use the Wise transfer method, but it has a pretty low amount that can be transferred in each transaction. Think about your driver's licenses after you get here. There are two different ones, one for car, and a separate one for motorcycle. If you have a motorcycle endorsement on your valid car license you can get both licenses without taking the written, or driving tests. After three months here you'll need Thai licenses. Also get an IDP before you come here to make it the easiest getting your Thai licenses.