It seems opening a bank account for foreigners is becoming difficult. I just wanted to share our experience. My husband (American) and I (Thai-American) landed in Bangkok on Wed. The first thing we did upon arriving was to obtain a Thai phone for my husband. Once that was done, we received a receipt from AIS with his name, passport number, and his new Thai number listed on the receipt along with the salesperson’s signature. We went to the official AIS store so I’m not sure if the authorized AIS vendor would be able to produce the same receipt. We told the salesperson we needed a phone so my husband could open a bank account. She was the one who offered the receipt to us!

The next day (Thu), we went to the local branch for SCB and Bangkok Bank to try to open an account. We were told it could take about 7-14 business days because they would need to send his application and documents to the HQ office for review. If the HQ office has any questions or need additional information/document, the local bank would contact us. Rather than wasting time going back and forth with the local bank branch, we decided to go directly to the Bangkok Bank HQ in Silom. (Thank you for previous suggestions from this forum about going to Bangkok Bank HQ!) We provided them with the following documents:

* Husband's US passport

* Husband's US driver's license (in the US our driver's license is our ID)

* His Non-O E-Visa based on staying with Thai family visa

* Our US marriage license, which has been authenticated by the Royal Thai Consulate in the US

* My Thai ID

* The official AIS receipt

Even with all these documents, they were still trying to find a way NOT to open an account for my husband. Luckily, I was able to counter all their questions. My husband now has a bank account! The whole process took about an hour. It was a pain but I’m glad we got that done right away. Now we can transfer fund into his account in preparation for visa extension in June!

I am preparing to apply for a DTV visa under the soft power category because I am currently getting braces in Thailand. I have 500,000 THB in my fixed accounts at Thai banks, but not in my savings account. Will this be sufficient for financial proof?

If changing from retirement visa (after 5 years) to marriage visa, does the 400k still need to do the seasoning period ?

Thank you in advance.

I've asked a similar question before but as we are going through this now just want to confirm the correct information. We are transitioning over from the 800k requirement for the OA Visa to the 65k per month. Renewed our visa December 2021, started the 65k per month in November. Have just done our 90 day report today. When is it that we can take out 400K of our money? Thank you

Hi quick question about opening a Bank account in Thailand.

I am here currently for 1 month. Will be here many times in the future before I eventually apply for visa being over 50.

My Thai partner and I went in and they refused as I have no work visa! Never will have as don't intend to ever work here but want to open an account now.

Thanks in advance.

Retirement visa extension:

1. With 800,000 Baht method - How long to keep the money in my bank account before/after... ?

1. With monthly income affidavit method - what is the updated mininum sum of money? (used to be 65,000 Baht)

Thank you in advance!

Hi everybody,after getting marriage documents I already credited my account with 400k baht to get a marriage vissa, but I heard from a person that a letter from the concerned bank should also be present which is written with (the money put in this account is from a foreign source)but I put money in cash, now how can I do? This is really an issue ?