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What is the easiest way for expats to open a bank account in Thailand?

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Feb 19, 2024
10 months ago
Ashish *******
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Please suggest simple and easy way to get a bank account in Thailand
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Opening a bank account in Thailand can vary depending on your visa status and the bank you choose. Many suggest using an agent, particularly for those on a tourist visa, as the process can be complicated without one. Several users reported success by visiting banks like Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank with the necessary documents, including a passport and a residence certificate. It's worth noting that regulations can change, making it important to check with the bank in advance to ensure compliance with their requirements. Some users mentioned having experiences where they were able to open accounts on a tourist visa, while others reported difficulties, highlighting the inconsistency in bank policies and branch practices.
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Douglas ******
When I was there you had to have a permanent resident visa first.
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Paul ********
Hua Hin visa agents on soi94. I got mine with a tourist visa.
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Judy **********
A resident certificate and an agent.
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Albert *******
The REAL question is WHY do you want a bank account in Thailand? With the world today and all its transfer services it may be easier to do things another way …
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Peter **********
@Albert ******
 Simple: For Visa purposes. 😉
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@Peter *********
 it’s a bit of a catch 22. You can’t get a visa without a bank account . And you can’t get a bank account without a visa . Take 50k baht and go over to TMT visa .
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@Albert ******
 Not really. You can get a non-O visa in your own country and even when you are already in Thailand. If based on retirement then banks can open an account and you have time to transfer money well before you ask a one year extension. If for purpose of ‘marriage visa’ you can even extend for two months before requesting the one year extension. In both cases banks open accounts for holders of non-O visa.
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@Peter *********
 i was assuming that you were already in Thailand
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Peter **********
@Albert ******
 I am not the OP. ;)
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Albert *******
@Peter *********
 ok so my comment was for him . 🤣🤣🤣
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Si ********
If you are on a tourist visa and not going to be in country then perhaps think again. You may find, like I did, that your account is suddenly restricted in some way for no reason at all. In my case, I can deposit but not send money. 5 calls and back and forth between customer service and they told me I needed a new OTP. . Not sure why as i had a OTP to set up my phone banking. Then, the OTP wouldnt send to my thai number. Again, not sure why as I can receive alerts that I have logged into my account. Anyway, I havent got my 5k worth as it stands and I have an account that is basicaly locked.
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Stephen **********
🤣🤣🤣🤣
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John ********
It depends on the branch and the town. 60 day visa local address not hotel thai phone smile big stack of cash re v omend scb in hua hin

Bangkok Bank is so outdated k bank rude
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Ania *********
Wise card
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Chinpoh ******
Ask a kind Thai person to go to Bangkok bank with their ID card to help you open your bank account . Invite that person for lunch out of gratitude.
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Ham ********
So how would you get a marriage or retirement visa if you can't show funds because you can't open bank account?
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Michael ********
@Ham *******
 It's quite a few years ago but we came on a AO visa 90 day and our Thai friend accompanied us to various banks and the K bank gave us a joint account, since then we have moved permanently here and to get the retirement visa had to get a Bangkok Bank account each, a joint account is nor recognised by immigration.
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Paul ********
@Ham *******
 you need a condo contract and you can open a bank account
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Paul ********
Not sure how that one works as I own mine.
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Ham ********
@Paul *******
 my wife owns the condo
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Paul ********
@Ham *******
 maybe if you tell them you are going to put 800,000 in their bank they will open one for you.
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Ham ********
@Paul *******
 tried that at Suphanburi - said no
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Paul ********
@Ham *******
 they do say it depends on branch.

What bank?
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Ham ********
@Paul *******
 Bangkok
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Shorn ********
Open Bkk bank account in your country. You can open an account with same bank in Thailand. It worked with Asean members.
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Pierre *******
This is actually a relevant and smart question to post.

The guys who😃 are just imbeciles.
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JJ *********
Go to the bank
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Gaëtan *******
Comply to the regulation … visa / WP…
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Peter **********
Every information you get here from people ‘who did it recently’ last year or earlier is worth zero. Banking rules have changed and things have been tightened up heavily.

Do not let yourself be misguided by those saying ‘easy peasy, I did it in December’, because their experience is no longer valid. Full stop.
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@Peter *********
 regulation is regulation …
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@Gaëtan ******
 superseded regulation is superseded regulation. ;)
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@Peter *********
 very true. Great advice
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@Peter *********
 than I get lucky, because I was doing it in January😉
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Gordon *******
Absolutely correct Peter
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Nikki *********
We tried almost every way possible.Yesterday again at Bangkok Bank.Tried to buy a one year insurance in order to open an account.Insurance no problem but account was denied cause cause of a tourist visa
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Michael ********
@Nikki ********
 Try Kasikorn Bank Market Village I live here permanently now but I got a Bank account there on a 90 day tourist visa I 2014, but maybe they stop that now, but its worth trying.
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Daniel *******
Pls chk at Bangkok Bank. 🥰🙏🏼
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Richard ********
LAWYERS ALLIANCE THAILAND can help you with any type of visa. Great assistance, professional services.
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Albert ********
This is true I opened with a passport.16 years ago now laws changed. Even drug laws.
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John ********
I opened a bank account with SCB on a tourist visa 20+ years ago. One of the Thai family came to the bank with me and when she told them I wanted to open a bank account because I worked offshore, no problem, but that bank account closed in around 2005. Now I tried recently to open again on TR Visa. No can do. 😂
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Matt *******
Pay an Agent

You must have a Valid Passport and ID (Drivers License)

I did it last week

Took 2 days including immigration visit
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Jason *********
@Matt ******
 if you haven't got a driver's license will a birth certificate be ok thanks
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Matt *******
@Jason ********
 should be ok. They like government Documents with photos
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Jason *********
@Matt ******
 thanks 👍 onlly thing I have is passport and birth certificate.thsnks matt
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James **************
Agent
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Boyle *****
Wise
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Kris ********
Go to a store. Buy a piggy bank. Put loose change in it.
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Biitzy **********************
go to bank
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Fra *****
Take your wp and your pp and it's easy to do , check the bank requirements first with the brunch as this varies from brunch to brunch
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Robert ******
Walking to the bank
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Vivian *********
Siam Bank Buriram yellow book passport sign my name 30 plus times 30 minutes Back in my local For A beer.
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Steve ***********
An agent or attorney is the only way. Bkk bank
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Peter **********
Can anyone suggest / recommend an agency in Bangkok (with contact details, please) to provide assistance with opening a bank account?
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Viola ********
You need a residence certificate ( get in the immigration) and 2 different ID from your country ( passport and driving license).

I got mine in November in Krungsri bank.

Good luck ! 🍀
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Samuel ********
Three simple requirements for those who live here legitimately, process was a hell of a lot faster than opening a account in my home country!
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Lawrence *********
Talk to immigration and get it done right.
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Tony ********
Go to the bank.
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Brian ********
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John **********
Have $50,000 falling out of your pockets as you walk in to a branch
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Christopher ********
As simple as following the banks procedures
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Richard *******
mine cost 100bt
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Alexandr *************
Just got mine today 500 bath on a tourist visa, took 30 minutes. But, It depends on the city too. And they might want to hassle you with the insurance for 7 k, but don't give up. Say you know many people who didn't pay anything. It worked for me in Hua Hin.
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Sophia ********
@Alexandr ************
 ah thank you!
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Alexandr *************
@Sophia *******
 Bkk bank Blue port. But, they asked for 1 year rental contract which I had so I don't pay for the insurance
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@Alexandr ************
 Hello, would you be willing to DM the details of where you were successful in Hua Hin, please? I'm here now and this would be hugely helpful for me 🙏🏾
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Nic ***********
I have just opened two accounts in Bangkok immigration first for letter then I paid 7000 baht for the two acccounts
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Richard *******
you got conned
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Nic ***********
@Richard ******
 and another saving account cheap rely
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Nic ***********
@Richard ******
 I put a lot of baht into a saving account which qualifies me for the rest of the process little money
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@Nic **********
 true but easy account to get
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Mathias *******
Go to the bank and ask for it
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Henrik *****
Not possibel as tourist only.
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Jae **********
Agent
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Robert ***********
If you are on a tourist visa your only real hope is an agent. If you have any other visa 90 days or longer you should be able to get a Bangkok Bank account providing you have your passport with visa and residence form from immigration.
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Ric ********
There is non

Must have at least a working visa or retirement

Can’t get one one on a tourist visa

I tried and tried last year

They changed the rules in 2023
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@Ric *******
 Totally Incorrect!
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Ric ********
@Steve ******
 ok !

The please do explain how to obtain one then !

You must know …

We’re all waiting 😂
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@Ric *******
 ID and proof of address. The visa you have is immaterial
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@Steve ******
Well then ! I wish you were right as really needed one. 😂

And yes, that was the case last year . But they changed those rules in Jan 23

Went to 5 different banks and couldn’t open an account with a tourist visa last Jan

Tried mate! Computer said no!

I’d love to know how one does it now as an Englishman

Other countries may have different options of course
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@Jae *********
Ok 👍

I’d like to hope so

But then how does one obtain a bank account with a tourist visa ?

I went to every bank on Koh phangan last year and not one would allow it

So please do tell…. 🙏
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Robert ********
Agent
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Puggs **********
Go to a bank and ask to open an account, simple!
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Bruce *******
if from the us do one need s a visa
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Dom *******
@Lawyers *******************
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Dom *******
LAWYERS ALLIANCE THAILAND reliable and professional assistance for expatriation... easier and faster whatever your visa
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เด่ ******
1. You always can get bank account except tourist visa or no visa

2. Go to immigratiom and get your residence certificate (only valid for 1 month and it's written there to open bank account )

3. The easy banks are , go to Kassikorn or Bangkok Bank with your passport and residence certificate. If you have thai car driving licence , even better. Not a must.

4. Fill the form application there and you need your income tax number of your country or from Thailand to be filled.

5. That's all.
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Dennis ***********
@เด่ *****
 Never give out your TAX no
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Roy ********
Agent
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Nagendra *******
Use agent give 5000 and your account is open so simple
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Jae **********
@Nagendra ******
 exactly bro people thinkin we lieing or tryna scam
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Arnond **********
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Paul *********
Lol lots of 'use agent' comments. If you smart, you get visa before you arrive. Get condo lease and all is easy 👍
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Martian ***********
BKK Bank, they do it all for you and very easy. Just take all the documents they ask for and it’s done on the same day
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@Martian **********
 Not nowadays
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Martian ***********
@Gordon ******
 I opened my bank account on a tourist visa in July and I did my own retirement visa without any agent
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Robert ***********
@Gordon ******
 It should be with the right visa. Tourist visa is a dead stop but otherwise any other visa and residence certificate and passport should work. I have been to over 20 branches of banks in Bangkok and Phuket. Most told me I would be OK with any other visa other that tourist visa.
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Gordon *******
@Robert **********
 Most people who are trying to open bank accounts haven't got places here or residence certificate.

That's the problem they're getting refused
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Robert ***********
@Gordon ******
 I had all that and have been continually refused due to having a METV. I am trying to avoid having to get insurance and a police background report to file for my retirement visa in the US. It's going to be cheaper and easier to use an agent.
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Brandon ************
@Robert **********
 you don't need insurance or a background check for a retirement visa from the US. Only the non-OA requires that, but the non-O does not.
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@Robert **********
Totally agree using an Agent much easier
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Robert ***********
@Gordon ******
 Immigration in Phuket and I am sure others will give you a letter if you have a TM30 copy from a hotel if you are staying one day. That solves that issue fast.
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Mike **********
Bank of Bangkok. Best for expats takes you a couple of hours. Best to get an ID Or drivers license first step
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John **********
Agent 4K bht, no hassle!!
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Tim *********
@John *********
 do yourecommend a particular agent
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David ********
Have a look on you tube …. There are guys on there explaining the pros and cons of different banks approached and what info or documents you need to show etc and what you can achieve or not ?
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Rok ********
Agent - the only simple and easy answer … takes minutes (and 5000 baht) … oops
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Sean ********
Agent 5000 it's done and dusted easy.
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Tim *********
@Sean *******
 do yourecommend a particular agent
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Sean ********
@Tim ********
 Yes
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@Sean *******
 LOL... Great answer. it was more then helpful.
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Sean ********
@Tim ********
 I can private message you with further information if you would like? Don't think it's appropriate to post on here address.
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@Sean *******
 I would appreciate that... Thanks
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@Tim ********
 Done! Check your messaged.
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@Sean *******
 ok.... thanks. Much appreciated.
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Sean ********
@Tim ********
 Your welcome and good luck 👍
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Tim *********
@Sean *******
 thanks again. I'll be stopping by to see them in a week.
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Sean ********
@Tim ********
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Tim *********
I see they have a facebook page.
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Ned *******
I opened an account few months back

On a tourist 30 day extension . . Went to immigration, photocopies of proof of address, 30 day extension, passport details,

They gave me a letter to take to the bank . . Account opened . . No agent involved or required . . Immigration officer was really helpful . ..👍
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Tim *********
@Ned ******
 where was the immingration office
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Ned *******
@Tim ********
 ... Prachin Buri
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Andrew *********
Just pay agent
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David ***********
Go to the bank with your partner proof where you're staying and your passport, Bangkok Bank
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Rick *********
Go to a visa assist! In and out in minutes!
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Susan ********
@Rick ********
 what is that and where do I find one?
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@Susan *******
 where are you at?
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Birdy ********
@Rick ********
 i am looking for one in BKK … 🙏🏼
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Rick *********
@Birdy *******
 there are many visa agencies to use!
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@Rick ********
 i know that , i was looking for recommendations. as you probably know some are betters than others 😜
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Rick *********
@Birdy *******
 I did mine Pattaya but call around for prices
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Lloyd *********
Just did it last week needed my Thai visa first and my papers to prove I have apartment and forms form Thai immigration health insurance first that cost $30.000 baht it took 2 days and big headache hurry up it’s all about to get harder soon
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Guido **********
simple ..walk in and tell them what you want . i opened 3 accounts within 10 minutes
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Harisonjohn ******
If I have 2 month tourist visa and hotel room can get open bank account
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Dave *******
Use an agent, well worth the extra, think I paid 4000 for a Bangkok bank account
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Birdy ********
@Dave ******
 do you have recommendations of an agent in BKK ? Thank you 🙏🏼
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Dave *******
@Birdy *******
 sorry pal, I used one in Pattaya
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Anamul *******
Need pasport and work permit
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Neil ********
Long term visa first ( you can use proof of assets

From your own bank) then agreements for permanent / rented premises and then go to the bank. This way no agent fees or the bank con if selling insurance
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Simon **********
Bangkok bank, tourist visa, real estate agreement signed and proof of deposit, obligation to buy their insurance
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Matteo ******************
Buy insurance bkk bank....
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Robert ***********
@Matteo *****************
 That doesn't work anymore
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Lee *********
Have a tremendously patient empathetic and knowledgeable Thai 🇹🇭 wife!
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John *********
@Lee ********
 I have a patient empathetic and knowledgeable Thai wife! Feeling lucky.
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Kace *******
get long term visa for one year and a one year condo lease
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Paul *****
Contact
@Noi's ***************
 who can advise for you. Highly recommended.
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Shaughn ***********
One year ago was straightforward with an embassy letter declaring your address and supply your passport. Now very difficult. Here are the current requirements at Bangkok Bank. Some branches/staff have been known to bend the rules when buying some accident insurance through them. Good luck
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Tim *********
Agent is the only way to do it without suffering mental breakdown from the stress
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Fabao ********
Without a work permit it might be difficult.
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Paul ********
I have a Bangkok bank account but just walked in and opened a Kbank account with passport and Condo blue book. Easy
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Fursey *********
How do we get an agent?
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Marty *********
I got my Kasikorn account at the first branch I tried but that was 7 years ago. Times have changed, I guess. If you ever need a 1 year bank statement then Bangkok Bank will make you wait. Kasikorn can produce one on the spot. The Kbank app is very good. The customer service has been great.

Everyone says don’t buy the accident insurance. I did buy it and a couple of months later I had an accident, made a claim and was paid promptly. I bought more coverage the next year and would still be with them if they hadn’t cut me off at 65.
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Dick **********
@Marty ********
 I opened a Kbank account and it took less than an hour. They are very approachable. App is brilliant and you can transfer world wide. I am on an O/A visa.
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Paul ********
@Marty ********
 wrong….

If you have the app on your phone you can request it by choosing the dates and its emailed to you within 5 minutes
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@Paul *******
 which bank
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@Anthony ***
 Bangkok bank
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@Paul *******
 you can get one full year statement in 5 minutes?
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Gaëtan *******
@Anthony ***
 in any banks you can get it within not really 5 but let’s say 10-15 mins…
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Henrik *****
Simple and easy is not possibel, unless you have a permanent Thai adress and work permit.
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Nick ************
@Henrik ****
 so how do you think people with retirement extensions have a bank account when it is illegal for them to hold a work permit and work in Thailand?
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Henrik *****
OP does not look as having the age for retirement for a decade or 2, that’s why I didn’t include that scenario.
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@Henrik ****
 not true
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rob 1
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Dara ****************
Bangkok Bank
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Michael ********
I think you must reside here, but K bank did for a friend of mine who visited us here, he had a 90 day tourist visa and it was many years ago now, its probably unlikely now.
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@Michael *******
 Didn't know there was such a thing as a 90 day TR Visa.?
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Michael ********
@John *******
 OA visa he was here just for that length of stay, I guess its not actually a tourist visa, wrong of me to describe it that way.
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@Michael *******
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Sk **********
With tourist visa you cant open.
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Richard *******
@Shahil *******
 not true
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@Richard ******
 ok please tell me the process
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Richard *******
You must keep no less than 2000bt at all times. yo will get interest every 6mths. but of course unless you draw out the 2000 if your never going back. you draw it out in your own country and use your dc world wide . Don't pay agents just a money making scheme like most countries.
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Richard *******
just take your passport and address to bangkok bank. open a savings account with debitcard they love your money. Nice to have a thai companion wth you but I did it onmy own.
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@Shahil *******
 You can.
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Sk **********
@Steve ******
 really? On what basis sir?
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Steve *******
@Shahil *******
 On the fact that you want to open a Thai bank account. The visa is Immaterial, all you need is ID and proof of address, or use an agent
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@Steve ******
 thank you sir
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Albert ********
Bring a lot of money with you, or get married, and lose all your money
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Hans *********
@Albert *******
 stupid answer
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@Hans ********
 ok don't get married just bring a lot of money.
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My experience is only an agent can get ya a bank account on a tourist visa, NO MATTER what other documents you have. That is the case at about 15 bank branches and counting for me. Your mileage may vary. Just about all of them threw the same basic excuse at me........"home office say no".

Welcome to Catch 22 Land.

No 'non-o' retirement visa without a fully funded and cured bank account, then no bank account without a non-o visa.
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Si ********
@Ron *******
 haha, i visited 12 banks before I caved and went with an agent so I know how you feel mate.
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Andy **********
Get a Thai to go with
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Richard *******
Just go to Bangkok bank and open a savings account with your passport and address. I found it is as simple as that
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@Richard ******
 How recently was that and what particular branch please? Thanks.
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Richard *******
@Ron *******
 pattaya last yesr
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Ham ********
@Richard ******
 branch ?
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@Richard ******
 Thank you!
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Dennis ***********
You need a permanent residence yours or your wife(if married) and visa.Kasikorn Bank should accommodate you.No insurance needed decline if Bank suggests.
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Wayne **********
Karakoram bank will let you open one straight away takes about an hour
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Wayne **********
@Dennis **********
 you can open a bank account even on a tourist visa so easy
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Ann ************
@Dennis **********
 you dont need a permanent residency. Plenty of people have opened bank accts on retirement visa
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Ann ************
I never said you could open an acct on tourist visa
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Darrel *********
@Ann ***********
 you need non o visa. Tourist visa is no longer allowed
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@Ann ***********
 Retirement visa yes.
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Michael ********
Simple way is use an agent
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Tim *********
@Michael *******
 do you recommend a particular agent
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Michael ********
@Tim ********
 No I have never had a problem opening an account
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@Michael *******
 nope 4K is the norm!!
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Flo ******
@Michael *******
 agents take 6000 plus… isn’t that a bit much for just opening a bank account t??
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Michael ********
@Flo *****
 Supply and demand thats how it works lots of people with tourist visas and lack of Language skills.
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Ashish *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Tourist visa
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@Ashish ******
 not possible anymore for a TV. Even with an agent.
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@Ashish ******
 If you’re in Pattaya try Bangkok Bank in Soi Buakhau. I’ve heard someone managed there recently. Not easy anymore unless you have a long stay visa, but an agent might help you.
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Ang *****
@Ashish ******
 agent -

Banks won’t - that was my experience.
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Kevin *************
Work permit or visa
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Luc ************
What kind of visa do you have?
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Joe ******
Try an agent or go to a lot of different banks and branches.
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Tong *****
Agent
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Tim *********
@Tong ****
 do you recommend a particular agent
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Tong *****
@Tim ********
 That would depend where you live. Easy to search online though, there are many who will help you. For a price obviously but zero hassle.
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Bart **************
Show them your work permit.
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To**
Simple, easy use an agent. Otherwise bangkok bank the best
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@To**
 and why are they better than, say, krungsi?
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@Jack ***************
 Please note that you can send 50,000 THB or above per transfer only to the following banks from 7 January 2022 due to regulatory changes:

Bangkok Bank Public Company

Kasikorn Bank

Siam Commercial Bank

You can still send money to recipient accounts that use other banks, but you'll only be allowed to send them up to 49,999 THB per transfer. There's no limit on how many transfers you can create."
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Todd **********
@Andy *********
Right and Siam and Kasikorn are good banks!
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Bangkok seems to be more approachable
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@To**
 it's just who is working at whatever branch on any given day mate.
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Todd **********
@Jack ***************
Isn’t that the truth and have your GF or Spouse with you! Or find one! 😜
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Victor **********
@To**
 I had the worst experience with Bangkok bank. Krungsri with their travel card is wonderful. Kasikorn has the best app though.

Also, keep in mind, that if you have Bangkok bank and change your phone(device itself) you need to go to the branch to restore access. The same goes for Krungthai.
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Andrew *********
@Victor *********
 never had any issues with bkk bank krungsri easy to open????
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Victor **********
@Andrew ********
 I opened it easily on a non-ed visa.
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Don ********
Walk into a Bkk bank branch with all you id and accommodation documents and hey presto..
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@Don *******
 yep that’s what I did
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Rj ******
@Don *******
 banking has changed in the last year. Now agent is best
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Shane ************
@Don *******
 no
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Don ********
@Shane ***********
yes..
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@Don *******
 💯 per cent
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Scott *******
@Don *******
 Last year I tried about five different banks. Not possible. You MUST have document from immigration.
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@Scott ******
 you mean a resident permit. You can get that even with a tourist visa and it’s quite simple. If you don’t want to do it yourself an agent can also help with that
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Scott *******
@David ***********
 yes I did it myself, but not as easy as you think. Taken a couple of visits. And it takes a week now.
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@Scott ******
 so true!!
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Don ********
@Scott ******
 tourist visa
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@Don *******
 probably because you accepted to pay a 1 year insurance 😉
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@Sue *********
 that's what I did a month ago... And persistence and patience and politeness.
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Don ********
@Sue *********
 nope
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Aake **********
@Sue *********
 dont help anymore
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@Don *******
 not true any longer
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Aake **********
@Don *******
 no more like that
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@Aake *********
 I opened a kbank account a week ago with condo blue book Chanoot and passport and 30 minutes later it was open
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Don ********
@Aake *********
was and is at my branch
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Ann ************
@Don *******
 nope not that easy … i tried three banks but no go
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Michl *******
@Ann ***********
 sorry i forgot only with my t30 tourist visa
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Michl *******
@Ann ***********
 i've tried in January for myself and after 30 minutes i have had my account 🎉
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@Michl ******
 In which branch?
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@Ivan **********
 and you don't have to make any insurance or anything else. I've read so many things about this and was really worried, but like I say Tm30 touristvisa, no agency and after 30 minutes it was done👍
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@Ivan **********
 Bangkok Bank Panthum Thani
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@Ann ***********
well as always it's Thailand and depending on where you try it is flexible..
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Nothing is simple
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Patrick ******
Simple only if you speak Thai
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Wayne **********
@Patrick *****
 one of the easiest things to do in Thailand
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Lee ******
@Wayne *********
 WRONG
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Wayne **********
@Lee *****
 why took me an hour super simple well for everyone I know all you need is a passport that's all even my grandchildren could do it
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Nigel **************
Use an agent
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@Nigel *************
 totally agree ….. I tried several times on my own and was refused ….. pay an agent and get an account right away ….. no hassle just a little thinner wallet but worth it
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Pete **********
@Davo *******
 i know the cost of retirement visa. what's the cost of an agent to handle everything? 🤔
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Karl ********
@Pete *********
 I used an attorney in BKK. ฿5000
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@Karl *******
 could you kindly pm me his details please?
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Pete **********
@Karl *******
 hey I appreciate that. If you happen to have his contact information I'd appreciate that.
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@Pete *********
 shop around …… some are mid 20,000 THB and some mid 30,000THB …… it really isn’t too difficult (once you have a bank account and have the funds in the thai account) to go to your home embassy in your home country and apply (costs 1,900 THB) to get your retirement visa so better off researching and do it your self ……
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Pete **********
@Davo *******
 I appreciate the kind reply and encouragement
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@Davo *******
 ok yes that's what i was thinking 🤔 just a little nervous doing it myself. I don't have an embassy or an active consulate here in Florida so was hoping to sit down with someone. 20-30k baht not terribly expensive but the satisfaction of handling it myself would be rewarding as that money goes far in thailand
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