Just been to Bangkok Bank in Udon Thani and asked for a simple bank account. I had my passport and 90 day retirement visa and driving licence. I’m 56 and retired and in a relationship. My girlfriend rents a home nearby. I was told that I also need a TM30 stamped at immigration office and long term rental agreement. She also tried to sell me Insurance for 50k baht for 12 months, as she said it would help my application. This is just a post for information purposes but feel free to add comments that may help!

Does anyone have experience of obtaining a letter from Bangkok Bank at the Chaeng Wattana complex confirming funds etc on the same day you apply for renewal . One would assume they’re quite used to issuing them . Just looking at options .

Thanks in advance.