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@John *******
Sorry I’m not an American so that I don’t know. You are required to have had the requisite amount, 800K I believe, for 3 consecutive months prior to your application.
Tom *******
“Takes a few weeks to get a new passport here.” If you’re Irish, it takes 10-15 days.
Tom *******
You get a “guarantee letter” from a Thai bank. They have them as a pro forma and just add your name and details.
Tom *******
Seems like they only want KBank customers to know about it which is why it’s only on the app. Strange.
Tom *******
Yeah all that stuff is standard fare but before a person went to the trouble of opening an account and downloading an app, they would need some basic info about the promotion on offer which can usually be found on a website affiliated with the bank. It appears not in this case.
Tom *******
Sure but most banks charge for incoming overseas payments. Thai banks do, too.
Tom *******
Ok thanks. I want to open a KBank account but have been using SCB for the last 21 years. That’s why I asked. I did have an account with KBank before that but when it was Thai Farmers Bank.
Tom *******
Don't forget though that there’s still probably a transaction charge at the receiving bank end.
Tom *******
Great news. Is there a link for this? I looked on the KBank site but couldn’t find one.
Tom *******
Thanks. Yes it’s looking pretty hopeless at this point. I’ll probably have to chalk it down to another victory for Thailand and a loss for common sense. :)