I have just visited SCB bank and I am in the process of opening a bank account. They have sent my paperwork to head office and I will have my bank account next week. Long holiday now until Wednesday. Copy of certificate of residency , copy of my E-visa , passport non o stamp and passport details , copy of blue book and they wanted to see the blue book and copy of ownership of my house .In addition they took my Thai phone number and wanted the registration receipt from AIS , 50 baht. For me personally it was a pretty good experience with them.

I really appreciate all of you who respond with helpful advice in this group! Even my Thai fiancé is now suggesting I "ask the farang group" for tips and suggestions. 😅

I've been to 3 different mall bank branches now (Kasikorn and Bangkok Bank) TRYING without success to open an account. Yes, I took my Thai fiance with me. As you know, having an account with "seasoned funds" is one of the requirements if I want to return to live here down the road. They said my passport is not enough. One asked for a work permit, which I don't have, and the others wanted some kind of "letter" from my embassy stating why I'm here and for how long, etc. I'm not sure my embassy (Canada) will provide such a letter or even know what it is.

If you've had recent success opening an account in Bangkok on a 90-day tourist visa, I would be grateful to know at what bank/branch location.

Does anybody know of any banks in Bangkok that will issue a bank account on tourism visa? Friend due to start work and will receive work permit within 3 months. Any recommendations welcome

Thanks