@Greg **********

yeah I misunderstood your comment

@Greg **********

i just checked to make sure, Bangkok bank doesn’t charge me anything to deposit Baht from Wise

Your post doesn’t make any sense. You just transfer it to your account. With wise its cheaper for anything under 2 mill. Above that use your bank with swift.

There’s no action or fee needed from Bangkok Bank side

@Gayeeva *****

Unless you speak fluent thai, calling around wouldn’t be very effective though.

Thais do like to get rid of the phone call if their English isn’t great.

@Gayeeva *****

I don’t know what to tell you then. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I just walked out of there 2 hours ago with account and ATM card i hand.

My thai friend had called another branch few days ago which told her the 3 months + visa requirement and medical 3 months + treatment requirement. But you do need an actual medical treatment plan from a hospital.

Unless you speak fluent thai, calling around wouldn’t be very effective though.

@Gayeeva *****

the one closest to Vimut hospital. But according to my thai friend that called around for me, most branches will open account if:

- visa longer than 3 months AND

- medical treatment plan longer than 3 months

Other than that you need work permit/visa, retirement visa, condo ownership etc.

Normal tourist visa isn’t possible.

Depends on embassy, Jakarta only wanted the balance.

Each embassy have different requirements in classic thai fashion

@Gayeeva *****

not really, did it myself on first branch i tried. DTV and medical certificate

I just opened one myself in Bangkok based on DTV and medical certificate stating 3-6 months medical treatment.

Actually first branch I tried. I knew in advance the medical route was a possibility though. And its based real treatment

No insurance, 500 to open account, 700 for atm card

@Jean-Bernard *******

lol 😂