Kasikorn opened an account for me while I was visiting on a 30 day visa on arrival. By presenting my blue book and a bunch of documents related to the house purchase, they opened within an hour.
There are stories of the limited flights into Australia demanding that passengers pay business class prices on a flight with 30 pax in a 300 seater plane.
Thats the one. Had a mental block at the time of writing, checked the card later, yes Kasikorn. I used the branch in Market Village. Had to take my passport and blue book.
I live in Australia and their state govts over react in the same way for every new case. Its not just the Thai govt who do this. I really want to come to my Hua Hin house but have lost most of my hope.