@Keith ***********

I am British. If you read thr post the policy and procedures at other banks here is nit the same. Far from it. One bank is living 50 years in the past, whilst others are light years ahead.

@Jack *******

because, to have the wrong address can be a problem if someone wants to make a problem for you. As we have seen, thousands are having to verify their ID, that includes your address. So from what you say it sounds like your wrong address will be the wrong address too for any immigration, insurance, driving licence, etc? Good luck.

@Deby *************

not every branch will ask for the same. They have complete freedom to make up their own requirements.

@Deby *************

passport, residence certificate, rental agreement, house book, owner's documents, 2 x driving licences, bank book x 2, ATM card. Copy everything, sign copies. 1 set for change address for each of two accounts, 1 set for change address for atm card. Plus, 1 form to 'request' the changes.The staff gave me macha tea, coffee and candy though, so I guess that makes it all ok...

@Jesper ******

me English.

@Richard *******

I had 2 frozen accounts. I sent all the data they already had. 20 days later they are unlocked, but they never thought to tell me. Plus no explanation of why they were locked. I move to Krung Thai bank. New account opened in 15 minutes. So easy and good customer service at Krung Thai.

@Richard *******

I have never seen any evidence that they choose to explain their reasons why.

A pal recently booked an appointment at Siam Legal in Bangkok to open a new account. They charged 5,000 baht. It took 15 minutes.

@Jesper ******

it seems many more than 1%. Many, many more.

Krung thai seem to be quite popular. I still had a problem with them. I had multiple proofs of ID and address, including new TM30. Their own website never listed a resident certificate but the staff at my local bank insisted I must get a resident certificate. Their customer services insisted, despite whatever rules they list on their website the local branch always has full discretion to ask for anything else they choose to. I am a retired Thai uni tutor, my house owners are local vips, I have broken no rules done it all correctly snd no evidence produced anywhere by anyone for concerns, so another wait until Monday maybe to collect resident certificate from local immigration office.