Thai dtv visa can't open an account in any bank in Thailand, I have gone to every bank to try

Any agent who can arrange bank account in or near Udon - 60 day visa

Hi all. Looking for some updated advice as it seems things have changed a bit from what I have read online.

I am currently 5 days into my 60 day Tourist Visa and I would like to open a Thai Baht Savings Account as a Foreigner.

Yesterday in Pattaya Central I tried Krungsri and Kasikorn and received a hard no. Bangkok bank however will open an account for me if I provide the info in the attached image.

I intend to live in Thailand legitimately so I will be able to meet all these requirements, however I have some questions:

'Citizen ID Card' what exactly do they mean by this?

'Residential Rental Contract for 1 Year'

Can anyone on here provide some information regarding a potential branch and/or manager of any main Bank in either the Pattaya or Buri Ram surrounding regions?

That is a little relaxed on this or these requirements?

OR

I have seen online you can pay an agent to assist in the opening of a bank account. Can anyone on here comment / recommend any particular agent / services that can assist in either completely bypassing these requirements or at least 'skip' the proof of residency requirements?

(I intend to get a condo but would like to take my time in doing so and was considering a shorter commitment than 12 months)

Any and all accurate advice / information is appreciated 🙏

A couple of updates. Tried opening a bank account at Bangkok Bank in Tha Muang on METV yesterday and clerk got a white binder of rules out and denied me. She was polite and just told me what kind of visa’s would be accepted. Swapped my USA sim card with my Thai sim card in phone and was able to do two factor authentication and transferred $Baht to friends account using wise. Limit of 49999 baht on transfer in wise.

I'm looking to the future to apply for retirement type visa. I'd like to get some of the requirements started such as bank account however as I understand it, I am unable to get a bank account while on Thai visitor visa.

Any way to start an account and commence funding it?

Hi everyone

Arrived in Nonthaburi last Wednesday from the uk on a 90 day tourist visa with a view to retirement here. Need a bank account to deposit the necessary funds. Having read this probably wouldn't be easy I today, with a Thai friend approached five different branches to see if I could open an account. Although explaining I am retired all of them wanted to see my work permit !! And without it I can't open an account. Also there was mention of proof of where I am staying. Can anyone advise please. Would be most appreciated.

Anyone opened an account with a tourist visa in Bangkok successfully in the very recent past? Always hitting the wall of need a WP. I have Thai drivers license and certificate of residency….

Anyone here run a UK bank account linked to an Expat account. Sadly I'm with HSBC and their advice (such that it has been) was shocking. Called in at HSBC Bangkok as advised only to be told they don't do private/expat banking anymore 🤷‍♂️

I appreciate that the Admins here do not consider the Transferwise problem a Visa issue but as I just received this advice from Transferwise I hope they'll make an exception. For information only.