Hi , been quoted 80k BHT by legal firm to open a Thai bank account .. it’s this a fair and reasonable price ? Any guidance would be grateful 🙏

I need to open a thai bank account so a local can pay me. Having trouble doing it via Wise for example so I would like to open a bangkok bank or kbank account. Open to any thai bank. I have a signed year lease for a property and can get the resident certificate if needed from either my embassy or from thai immigration

Hello everyone, I would like to share that my husband managed to open an account at Bangkok Bank with the DTV visa… Documents provided:

passport

DTV visa

TM30

proof of residence in Thailand

letter provided by immigration. (To request this letter, simply provide TM30, proof of residence, DTV visa and pay 500 baht).

Is it necessary to pay around 7000 baht to open a bank account in all banks in Thailand or does only Bangkok bank charge this fee?

Is it necessary to pay around 7000 baht to open a bank account in all banks in Thailand or does only Bangkok bank charge this fee?

Hi There

I've read many posts on this page about opening a bank account. I wrote to the Bangkok Bank seeking advice on opening an account on a tourist visa when arrive in Bangkok this Saturday.

Below is their response, which includes my original question. I will test this next Monday. I will be using my passport, birth certificate, drivers license, and a TM30.

I will report the outcome.

Cheers

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Dear George Grisancich,

Thank you for contacting Bangkok Bank.

In response to your inquiry, please be informed that foreign individuals can open a savings account at any Bangkok Bank branch in Thailand without the necessity of scheduling an appointment prior to arrival. Our main branches operate from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The minimum deposit required is 500 Baht. The documents required for account opening may vary depending on the type of customer and the intended purpose of the account. However, the general conditions for account opening are as follows:

1. Foreigners who are working in Thailand

1.1 Identification documents: Choose one of the following documents as below:

* Passport

* Travel Document for Aliens (T.D.)

* Certificated of Identity (CI)

* Temporary Passport

1.2 Additional identification documents: Choose one of the following documents as below:

* Non-Immigrant Visa or Smart Visa

* Work Permit issued by Thai government

* Thailand house registration book (Yellow Tabien Baan) specified 13-digit ID number

* Long-Term Resident Visa: LTR Visa

* Certified consideration certificate for foreigner who are on Long-Term Resident Visa: LTR Visa issued by The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI)

* Identification document issued by Thai government or government in your country

1.3 Credible documents:

* A reference letter issued via SWIFT authenticate or Notary Public

2. Foreigners who are planning for retirement in Thailand

2.1 Identification documents: Choose one of the following documents as below:

* Passport

* Travel Document for Aliens (T.D.)

* Certificated of Identity (CI)

* Temporary Passport

2.2 Additional identification documents: Choose one of the following documents as below:

* Non-Immigrant Visa (O-X / O-A) or Visa for retirement in Thailand

* Non-Immigrant or Long Stay Visa along with reference letter issued by Embassy

* Long-Term Resident Visa: LTR Visa

* Certified consideration certificate for foreigner who are on Long-Term Resident Visa: LTR Visa issued by The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI)

* Identification document issued by Thai government or government in your country

2.3 Credible documents: Choose one of the following documents as below:

* Documents showing residential address in Thailand

* A reference letter issued via SWIFT authenticate or Notary Public

* A reference letter issued by Embassy

* A reference letter for the membership of Thai Long Stay Co., Ltd.

In the event that your held visa type does not fall into the previously mentioned categories, we kindly request you to visit any Bangkok Bank branch nationwide for a consultation on the qualifications and required documents to open an account with Bangkok Bank. The decision and approval to open an account will be at the discretion of the branch manager. We advise you to visit our branch and discuss your situation with them directly, as we are unable to review or pre-approve any document via this email channel due to security measures. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

To open a savings account at Bangkok Bank, the following documents are required:

1) Identity documents and two additional supporting identity documents, totaling three documents, OR

2) Identity documents and one additional supporting identity document, along with one additional trustworthy document, totaling three documents.

In all cases, the documents provided should align with the intended purpose for opening the account with the Bank accordingly. Kindly note that a tourist visa (TR) stamp to Thailand is not considered as a valid document for opening an account.

Note:

* If you have 2 additional identification documents out of the list, credible documents will not be required.

* The branch manager might review your documents again as a special circumstance if needed.

Should you require any further assistance, please let us know. You can also contact our phone banking center at 1333 (for domestic) or (66)26455555 (for overseas) during all hours to acquire more information

Faithfully yours,

Bualuang Phone

Bangkok Bank Public Company limited



Be on the lookout for forged email messages that claim to be sent from Bangkok Bank. We will never send you an email with an attached file. We will also never ask you details about your account by an email message or a pop-up window.



The fast-convenient way to transfer funds, pay your bills and receive an account balance is using Bualuang Phone. Just dial 1333 and you can also change the daily maximum withdrawal or transfer limit on your ATM card.

For security reasons always keep your ATM and credit card PIN numbers confidential



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รายละเอียดข้อความจากลูกค้า ชื่อ George นามสกุล Grisancich หมายเลขโทรศัพท์ติดต่อกลับ xxxxxxxxx อีเมล xxxxxxx ประเภทเรื่องที่ต้องการติดต่อ Inquiry ผลิตภัณฑ์และบริการ Branch Services เรื่องที่ต้องการร้องเรียน - ช่องทางที่ทำรายการ - สาขาที่ใช้บริการ - หน่วยงาน - เจ้าหน้าที่ผู้ให้บริการ - วันและเวลาที่ใช้บริการ - รายละเอียด Hello My name is George Grisancich. I am Australian retiree travelling to Bangkok on 9 November with the goal of obtaining a non-o retirement visa. As you may already know, one of the requirements is that applicants have 800,000 THB deposited in a Thai Bank from a foreign bank. I am seeking your assistance with opening a bank account. I have booked accomodation at Rama 9, and my landlord will provide me with a TM30. Please advise if you are able to assist me and which branch I should attend. Best regards George Grisancich

Bank Account Update!

KrungThai Bank (tried many branches and emailed them)

- strongly disagree to open bank account when they see DTV

TTB (megabangna)

- said no

UOB ( emailed them, megabangna)

- no

SCB (emailed, many branches)

- no

Does anyone in this group have experience opening bank account with DTV visa? Which bank accepts to open bank account?

*Update*

I eventually managed to open an account with Bangkok Bank. What I had was correct and the only additional thing required was a certificate of residency which I got today from immigration. One other thing you really should get is your own Thai mobile number to use the banking app and get alerts about your account which I also got today. I did have to point out my visa was an e-visa but the lady behind the desk listened and understood unlike in the other branch last week. Looks like I’m here for at least a year yay 🥳

Please could someone who is knowledgeable help me out? I applied on the Thai embassy in London’s website for a non O retirement visa which was granted and it even says retired on the visa print off which I received from the embassy via email. I have just been to the Bank of Bangkok to open a bank account so I can transfer the 800,000 baht to start the two month process off in order to be granted a year’s extension but the lady in the bank is telling me that I only have a tourist visa. I’m confused as there was nothing else I could apply for on the embassy website so now I’m worried that I won’t find a way around it. Thanks in advance for any help. I have heard that Bangkok bank can be difficult to open an account with so if there is another bank that is more leanient I would try there. I’m going to call immigration and see if they can help but I get the worrying feeling that I’m back to the start again of going to be a forever tourist which ideally I don’t want to be as I wish to buy a vehicle and have the full benefits a retirement visa offers.

✨ Successfully Opened a Thai Bank Account without Agent or Insurance ✨

(Your experience may vary.)

I just want to share my experience opening a Thai bank account without needing an agent or insurance, after running around to 10 different branches in Bangkok and Chiang Mai (since I was traveling around anyway). I’ve included a picture as proof, though I’ve hidden personal details for privacy. Hopefully, this helps some of you—though keep in mind, it may not work the same for everyone, depending on when and where you try. Good luck! 🍀

Branch: Bangkok Bank (Central Festival Chiang Mai)

Banker: When I went, there were two bankers—one male, one female. I chose the male banker without glasses. (Sorry I was too happy and forgotten to write down his name). I’m not sure if other bankers are as tourist/customer-friendly as the one who helped me.

Tips:

* Present yourself well—I avoided wearing a t-shirt, shorts, or slippers.

* Be really polite and pleasant

* I also mentioned I wanted to deposit 10,000 THB.

Documents I Brought:

* Passport with DTV Visa

* TM30

* Rental lease (for proof of address)

* Thai SIM card (for OTPs) -I already have this number for some time now.

* I also had a Thai driving license I got years ago on a 30-day visa-exempt, though I’m unsure if it helped my case.

* I brought the bank statements (I showed for DTV application) to proof I have more than enough funds to support myself in Thailand (Again, I do not know if this helps, but since I already have those documents printed as extra copies for DTV, I just show to the banker too)

I hope this helps others navigating the process! All the best.