11/Apr/2025 I just went to Bangkok Bank in Ratchaburi province to attempt to open a bank account. The bank employee had 100 reasons for denying me and no reasons to help me. The biggest hurdle I was unable to jump over. It was…my visa had to state “retirement” in my passport. Well, I have a Non-O marriage visa and it doesn’t state “retirement”. My Thai wife and I both looked at each other and decided it was hopeless.

We went to Krungthai bank and they rolled out the red carpet for us. They were looking for reasons to help us. Smooth sailing at Krungthai.

I am working on my retirement Visa extention. Bangkok Bank Jomtiem has been taking care of the financial reports.

Two days now I have been told my paperwork would be prepared and waiting from the other branch and still waiting for it to come.

But I am told I now need to pay 1000bt. 100 bt a transaction over six months.

Anyone heard that one before?

For information Tod

Today went bank to get 12months bank statements. I bank with U.O.B.

Opened account in Bangkok in 2000

Now bank in Korat U.O.B. Was told cannot do you should have closed account in Bangkok and re- opened 1 in Korat i said same bank yes but different area. I should go Bangkok close account and reopen one in Korat. I mention it in case other members are moving one area to another. I did go to Korat bank to tell them about move, 18 months ago

Like i say for information9