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What is the best foreigner-friendly bank in Koh Samui for opening an account with a Non-Immigrant Guardian visa?

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Hi everyone,

I live in Koh Samui with my family and I’m on a Non-Immigrant Guardian visa (children on ED visas).

I need to open a Thai bank account for immigration purposes (Guardian visa extension, proof of funds).

Based on recent experience (end of 2025), which bank and which branch in Samui is currently the most foreigner-friendly and realistic for this situation?

I have passport, visa, TM30, local address, and school documents.

Any recent feedback (Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn, SCB, specific branches) would be really appreciated?

Thanks a lot 🙏
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The user, currently residing in Koh Samui on a Non-Immigrant Guardian visa, seeks recommendations for the most foreigner-friendly bank for account opening, citing needs for immigration purposes. They have all necessary documents including their visa, TM30, local address, and school documents. One comment suggests obtaining a residence certificate from immigration, as banks may not accept the TM30 alone.
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TM30 means nothing to a bank. You'll likely need to use that TM30 to get a residence certificate from immigration. That's what most banks require.
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