So after asking all different banks and agents, only two banks are currently ok for DTV holders:

1.Bangkok Bank ( have to buy insurance, probably around 5k-10K)

2. Krungsri bank

Try both of these banks without agents countrywide. Outside of Bangkok tend to be easier. Yes you need to have residency certificate from immigration. Driving license also helpful.

Otherwise, pay agents. Worth it if it's 5-6K. Don't pay more than that. Good luck!

Hi Banking question for you knowledgeable folks

I have an account with Krungsri Bank which unfortunately limits transfers via Wise to 50k baht per transaction I’m in the US now so considering transferring a larger amount via IBAN (bank to bank) Am I still restricted on the amount and will I benefit in regards to fees? Thanks

Hi, Finally i am allowed to open a bank account, can you share how you chose which local bank to do that with? Tnx!

* Update* conclusions:

only 3 banks allow transfer of 50k BHT and above : (Bangkok, Siam and Kbank) so that makes others much less attractive for expats. Bangkok Bank is common choice maybe because you can have a foreign currency account there and it has branches outside Asia (LON&NY), but on the other hand it has the tendency to offer its customers to buy insurance (which I dislike).

(any mistakes- PM me)

THANK YOU ALL !!

Possible for tourists to open Thai bank? Requirements, etc? Best bank(s) for ferang? thx! 🙏

Does anyone from U S. Get social security direct deposit to Krungsri bank.

Hi my husband needs to open a USD account within his Krungsri bank account and has been advised that he will need a letter confirming his address book and passport, from the British Embassy.

Can anybody help with information on this process or an agent to contact please?

Thank you in advance.

I have a Thai bank account at Government Savings Bank. The services available at this bank are only for Thai citizens from what I understand.

I live in Ratchaburi.

I need a bank that gives me scan to pay. Any ideas?

Dear all,

Is it possible to open a Thai bank account with an ED visa? What is the easiest bank to do so?

Thank you 🙏🏻

Can anybody give feedback about a good bank to olen an account with in Thailand ,i guess one that gives you a card and doesnt charge too much for useing ATMs?? Thanks

Hi, looking for a bank that can open bank account on a tourist visa. I wish to open it for my father as it's a condition for retirement visa. Would Krungsri do it? Or are there specific banks and branches who would do it?

Edited: Sorry, bad english perhaps. My father will be present and open account himself.

Thanks