Update 10/04/2025 opening a bank account

Recap

Yesterday I went to Bangkok Bank with my Passport, Ninety Day Non O Visa, issued in the UK,UK driving licence, Stamped TM30 and Immigration Letter addressed to Bangkok Bank and was refused an account.

Today after returning to immigration and collecting a new letter addressed to KrungThai bank and having the same documents, I managed to open an account. I did approach the bank first to make sure that they would accept them.

Costings As Follows:

£60 for 90 day Non O issued in the UK

500 baht for immigration letter

500 baht for one years fees on bank account

40 baht on coffees

Time taken in total

Approximately 4 hours over two days

The problem is, is that what has happened to me may not happen to the next person, as you learn quite quickly that processes are very rarely followed in Thailand and the outcome can be very much dependant on who you speak to and on which day.

As I’ve said in my earlier posts, I have only wanted to give my experience and highlight the pitfalls of trying to do things by yourself in Thailand and I hope that my posts help people, rather than encourage ridicule and negativity.

Thoughts on train travel from Bangkok to Kula Lumpur

I am far removed from an alarmist, and am not exactly petrified about Corona...but I am still a little bit amazed by the amount of people hell bent on travelling and trying to get into Thailand (family ties excluded) from all over the globe.

Just stay put for a bit. Surely you can't be that desperate for an overseas holiday!!

Just a thought...

RT-PCT test in north Kent area.

I've found a couple of places but would like recommendations for the following please.

1. Reliable

2. Cost

3. Your experience of the service.

WREN isn't too far for me . I'm currently staying in Chatham area.

I miss Thailand

Has anyone extended a non-o visa based on marriage recently using only the income affidavit from the US Embassy? Curious as to whether I will be fine with just this as proof of income. Personal experience only please. I am very familiar with the rest of the requirements. Thanks in advance.