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Which banks in Bangkok allow account opening with a tourist visa?

Bangkok Banks Visa Requirements Tourism Visa Foreigners Opening Bank Accounts Financial Services in Thailand

Paul *********

asked Dec 21, 2017

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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

Thanks

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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.

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Matthew ******

Hey what's up Paul?

I have heard from plent of people Bangkok Bank is the easiest one to get an account with.

9 years ago

Tan ************

I did mine recently at Kausikorn Bank at EmQuartier there. But they will need some kind of documentation on why you want to open an account.

9 years ago

Antonio ***********

I did kasikorn

9 years ago

Antonio ***********

Open it at double name with your friend resident here..but first trust him/her

9 years ago

Kevin *************************

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,

9 years ago

Valère *************************

Any bank can do it but it's at the grace of the branch manager. So when they say no just try next door.

9 years ago

Thomas ********************

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).

9 years ago

Paul *********

Thanks Guys

9 years ago

Robert ********

Some employers can help by providing a letter to the bank or opening an account with the bank that does their payroll as well.

9 years ago

Robert ********

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.

9 years ago