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@Tod ********
I’m not saying they are the requirements because it seems to be totally random. That’s just what worked for me. “Truth”.
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@Tony ********
many have opened an account with a tourist visa. There really doesn’t seem to be a standard practice.
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@Gordon ********
definitely changed a lot compared to when I first visited.
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@Gordon ********
rents are crazy now, especially in Phuket. The Covid discounts that landlords are currently giving are more like what rents should be in normal times 🤷‍♂️
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@Gordon ********
first went to Patong 13 years ago... Good times ❤️
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@Reece *******
I had issues in Isaan. Couldn’t open and account in Maha Sarakham. Saying that, there’s loads of farrangs in KK and not too many in Sarakham.
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@Gregory ********
Wow! That is bad form....

If you haven’t already, go to an area that has lots of foreigners e.g. Sukhumvit. If you see other farrangs banking in the branch, you should have some luck. If you already tried there and without luck, you may need to go to Pattaya.
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@Gregory ********
it can be a nightmare! I was in the same situation, you want to open a bank to show funds for visa but, banks make it as difficult as possible. Where are you based?