Why dont the banks / goverment allow people on tourist visas to open highly limited bank accounts that could be a win win. E.G limit transfer amounts in / out monthly. Limit transfers to foreign accounts etc that way day to day spening is possible but business / work isn't.

I don't know about you guys but I would be happy with a bank account with a tiny limit such as 1,000 baht per month all my large spending can be on credit card and my small day to day stuff on my thai account.

This limit would stop people running businesses or getting paid through their thai bank accounts but allow legitimate tourists to use the bank account

Why does Thailand make it so cumbersome and difficult for foreigners to move to Thailand?? I understand the need to vet people to some degree, but the process just seem very cumbersome and bureauacratic. The entire issue with establishing a bank account, etc.

just asking, maybe out of context, i am foreigner, and i got Kbank already, i just seen when i scan buy something appear kbank paylater? is it applicable for immigrant foreigner who working in thailand?

Does anyone know of a specific bank/branch that will open a bank account for a foreigner with tourist visa?

I am in the process of obtaining a guardian visa and hoping that an acceptance letter from school may allow me to open a Thai bank account ?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated , thank you in advance !:)

I'm very confused. I'm wanting to get a retirement visa for Thailand but have been given conflicting advice. One source says I need to deposit the required amount of money in a Thai bank account before I can apply for the visa, Bangkok Bank say I have to open that account in person in Thailand. I'm sure it must be more straightforward than that. Any help greatly appreciated

Which banks and what types of accounts pay the best interest on our visa deposits? Also, which bank is the easiest to open an account for a farang? I heard Bangkok Bank was the easiest. My wife is Thai and is well respected so I assume I could probably open an account at any bank.