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@Colleen ******
good luck opening the account. I'm over in December and will be in Chiang Rai catching up with friends there
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@Colleen ******
Understood. You really should be able to open a Thai bank account. I had an account with Bangkok Bank also. I got to know the manager and some of the staff quite well. Shame I'm not there now.
Jim ******
I'd be inclined to open a multi currency account with Wise!
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@Colleen ******
I know it is more difficult now. I'd just keep trying different banks until one accepts you. Siam Commercial

Bank, Krungthai, UOB. Maybe take a trip to Central Plaza and ask at the branches there?
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@Colleen ******
mine was 3 years ago but if you have an O A visa it should still be simple. All the branches seem to do their own thing. Depends on who you see when you go into the branch. Go in, be polite and respectful.
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@Colleen ******
now back in the UK. I banked with them in Chiang Rai. It was easy to open an account at the time.