Does anybody know of any banks in Bangkok that will issue a bank account on tourism visa? Friend due to start work and will receive work permit within 3 months. Any recommendations welcome
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Many users suggest that Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank are among the easiest banks in Bangkok for foreigners to open accounts while on a tourist visa. A rental agreement or utility bill may be required, depending on the branch. Additionally, having a letter from an employer or a reference from an embassy can simplify the process. It's noted that the branch manager's discretion plays a significant role, so it might be necessary to try different branches if one refuses.
I opened one a year ago with a tourist visa at Bangkok Bank, Central Embassy shopping mall, with a certified copy of my passport, from the British Embassy,
If you bring a "letter of reference" from your embassy (in some cases it's just a certified copy of your passport), it'll be easy. I used Bangkok Bank in EmQuartier (Phrom Pong bts).
You might be asked for a condo rental agreement or a utility bill in your name in lieu of a work permit. Bangkok Bank is foreigner friendly as is KBank.
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