Open Thai Bank account

Back in the good old pre-digital everything days I've had bank accounts with Thai Farmer and Bangkok bank, both not a bother. Ì returned couple times last year after 6 years absence due to covid and subsequent price increases, met a sweetheart in March last year and we rented an apartment and spent 5 months together in total, returned Feb this year, got married in March, now I'm busted flat back in Blighty but no wukas I got some bikes to sell but it may be quite a while before I have the dinero to get back but never mind.

What I want to determine is when I come on the 90 Non 'O' and go to open a bank account which as yet ì haven't decided which one but Bangkok's out because they screwed me before, but what's all this shit about showing a Brit driver's license? I didn't renew back in February because of failing eyesight so don't ride/drive anymore, in Thailand I ride pillion on back of the Missus and fight a losing battle trying to educate her how to ride to live lol 😆

I do still keep my expired license just for ID but no way will be applying for a Thai one. Appreciate any info 👍

I opened a bank account with Bangkok Bank using an agent just over 12 months ago whilst on holiday … Ive deposited money into my account just recently from my home country ( England) . I’ve checked my app and the money has gone in .

So the question is

Will a bank account except money if it is locked?

Or if it is excepting money it mustn’t be locked ?

I return to Thailand in October .. when I try to use my account whist being in Thailand , will it automatically lock ? Or I’m I going to be lucky ?

How do I open a Thai bank account

I’m going for 3 months and plan on regular trips

I’m in London, can I do it on line from uk ?

If I bring my 400,000 bt. Into Thailand to put into my Thai bank account for my marriage visa will that be considered income for tax reasons?

Updating your passport info at your bank or the money will be confiscated rumors. Is ABSOLUTELY FALSE. It’s true that all foreigners with Thai bank accounts need to update their passport information or they will not be able to use the bank phone apps. I bank with Bangkok bank hope this helps and people don’t panic.

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.