anyone know how to get a bank account set up with a tourist visa or student visa

Hi fellow DTV’ers

I got my visa last month, and arrived in Bangkok 17th October.

I have tried asking at a few banks about opening an account and all have told me I need a work permit. I think this is not entirely true, as I know a few people on a retirement visa who have opened accounts.

Any tips on which banks or branches will open an account, and what is needed.

TIA

Someone managed to open a bank account with the DTV visa?

In Chiang Mai/Pai?

I just arrived with a non-o 90 day visa. I will ultimately be settling in Singburi but I’m in Bangkok for a month as a home base.

Q: Should I open my bank account in Bangkok or Singburi. Would one place be easier? Why should I open the account where I live vs. the big city?

Is there a semi orderly guide posted anywhere for the sequence of events when moving to Thailand?

What I mean is say I arrive from the US with a international driving permit on an a 30 day exempt and grab the extension at the airport for a total 60 days, what needs to happen first besides a LEO and a 7-11 Toastie?

There must be some things dependent on others and a flow when it comes to establishing a bank account, long term rental, drivers license, Visa (ED or retirement), setting up utilities and long term phone and internet, etc

I know i need a bank account to get the visa, but do i need a rental agreement to get the bank account?

Do I pay cash to get the rental until I get the bank account set up?

Bringing an international driving permit, do i need rental agreement and the visa?

I am about a year from moving, but want to hopefully avoid a loop of denials with every action dependent on the others.

Bank help: I am trying to open a bank account to transfer money into a local bank from the USA. I need a translator to help me. If you speak both Thai and English, please reach out to me. I am located in Bangkok.

Hello

Any idea how much a agency charges to open up a bank account?

Thanks 🙏

Hi,

Can anyone recommend an Agent in Bangkok that could help with opening a bank account when I visit next on a visa exempt entry. At a later date I will be applying for a longer term visa, but could do with a bank account in place now.

(I asked the Thai Visa Centre but they tell me they will only help if they also handle my visa application which I don't want to do yet.)

Can I open an account online with the bank of Bangkok and use it for my visa requirement?

Whats easiest bank to open savings account