Which Thailand bank is the easiest to open an account with as an expat?

1. Bangkok bank 2. Kasikorn bank, if you need a hand you can get service from too

I found my first account at Bangkok was super easy. One weird nuance to banks here is the branch you open your account with becomes your lifetime main account there. Some things afterwards can only be done there with ease. E.g. getting a letter from the bank for immigration can only be obtained at my original location. I relocated from Chiang Mai to Phuket for a year and needed a letter. Phuket branches were happy and efficient, but they had to order the letter from Chiang Mai. Took 3 business days to arrive (no emailing a pdf) and maybe an extra 100 baht fee. So choose a location that overall be convenient for you.

If a branch turns you down this week go back next week. It can depend on who you see. I tried the same branch of Bangkok Bank 4 times before they said yes!

Bangkok bank for sure.

If you try to open an account with no money they will probably say no. If you walk in with a pile of cash then they are more likely to say yes.

Bangkok bank. I was able to open under tourist visa. Some branches allows it. Before it was stated in their website..now they removed it and place "for tourist visa contact the branch.

Best for immigration/visa etc is Bangkok Bank as far as I am aware, I have Kasikorn, fairly easy to open 👍🏻

It varies by location, sorry.

Bangkok Bank

@Peter ********

if you follow the bank requirements any bank. I'm with Bangkok bank

Contact Siam Legal, thetmy can help you to open an account at Bangkok Bank.

Bangkok bank. Just make sure you have all your paperwork in order or you’ll be making a lot of trips

Bangkok Bank. Visit F.S. Consulting

@Stefan *******

in Pattaya, he will open a Bangkok Bank account for you on ANY visa, even on a visa-exempt.

Use an agent also with tourust visa they can open for you easy

You need a bank account if require a extension to stay for immigration to show funds in bank

Bangkok bank

I heard Bangkok Bank in Central Mall was the easiest.

Bangkok Bank chaiyaphum was quite ok to open with correct documentation

About 8 years ago Bangkok bank branch in Hua Hin but love learned it depends on the bank and the branch

If you're going to use the 65k/month method of visa extension, use either Bangkok Bank or Kasikorn Bank in conjunction with Wise transfer, as these transfers will then show as "international" in your account, which is essential for immigration

If transferring money regularly look at Bangkok bank

Bkk bank. Easy if you have the required paperwork

What fees do the bandsks charge for having an account?

If you try on your own, try either in Bangkok or areas known for tourism. I wanted to open an account at SCB, but wasn't successful. They recommended to try Kasikorn or Bangkok Bank. I had been sucessfull with Kasikorn at Central World. Hope it helps. Expect to show a lot of papers.

Question is what is the reason to have Thai Bank, because if just for making payments or transfers, even receiving thai baht you can use Revolut bank and just set up in app Thai Account (personally i done this and works perfectly, even exchange rates from example USD to THB are much more better and can be made from the App directly) ATM card works as well without any complaints to be honest, and set up takes few min which I suppouse is the best option instead of waiting in bank and collecting many associated documents like copies of visa or employments etc etc depending on the branch where we apply.

Kasikorn and Bangkok Bank are very popular. I’ve had good luck with Bangkok Bank over 3+ years.

Keep in mind that “easy” varies from branch to branch.

Personally, I think it’s worth using an agent, but others will disagree.

Make sure you get a debit card and have the branch set up and test the ap on your phone before you leave.

The best one is the one branch that allows you to open one.

Getting hard to do these days without an agent, depending on what sort of visa you hold.