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Which bank should I choose to open an account in Bangkok with a NON-O Visa?

NON-O Visa Banking in Thailand Opening a Bank Account Kasikorn Bank Bangkok Bank Siam Commercial Bank

Oliver *******

asked Feb 5, 2026

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I travel to bangkok next week with a NON-O Visa (retirement) and i rented a condo there already.

Which bank do you currently recommend to open an account?

Thank you.

Answer summary

The conversation revolves around recommendations for banks in Thailand for individuals with a NON-O Visa, particularly for retirement purposes. Many commenters advise against Bangkok Bank due to recent issues with account closures and recommend alternatives like Kasikorn Bank and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), noting that experiences can vary by branch. The consensus suggests that customers should be prepared with necessary documents like a passport, lease agreement, and possibly a residency certificate, and may have to visit multiple branches to find one with suitable service.

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Ling *****

Was with Bangkok Bank for everything but now i am with KBank and they are good.

9 months ago

Gary ************

Krungsri hands down however make sure you have a this phone number and a certificate from the carrier

9 months ago

John *********

Kbank. If one branch says no (some do) try another. Dress smart and be humble.

9 months ago

Jay *******

Avoid Bangkok bank like others have said! The rest seem similar. I have had no problems with Kasikorn

9 months ago

Steve ***********

The yellow one

9 months ago

Wayne ********

bangkok bank

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Bangkok Bank has recently faced significant issues, primarily centering on the widespread, unannounced freezing of accounts for foreign nationals and some Thai citizens.

9 months ago

Michael ********

Kasikorn

9 months ago

Wayne ********

My agent says anyone but Bangkok bank

9 months ago

Jesper *******

Kasikorn or SCB they didn't need residency cert when I was opening the acct ....just my passport with the nonO stamp and lease agreement hop around to the next branch if encounter problems...the same bank but different branch might have slightly different requirements (some are more strict and some lenient)

9 months ago

Reg ***********

Jesper Ngiam I just opened kasicorn last year with my pink id card ,they didn't even ask for my passport 🙃

9 months ago

Robert ************

Siam commercial bank SCB! Been transferring money too them through wise never had a problem

9 months ago

Jim *********

Anyone but Bangkok Bank

9 months ago

Reg ***********

Kasikorn ,I've been with them a year with no problems ,im also with bangkok bank 3 years also no problems but a lot of reports of people having accounts closed so I opened kasicorn as a backup😀

9 months ago