You will need a residency certificate from immigration. You can obtain this yourself or pay an agent (cost me 1500 baht). Bangkok Bank is probably the easiest option. Always good to take a Thai friend with you if possible. You can do this on a tourist visa as well.

On the accomodation front, you can book a cheap hostel for the first 3 months (pick one that has free cancellation policy) and cancel this once you get out of quarantine.

@Salvador ******************

best of luck

I am in Chiang Mai and so used an agent here. Nearly all agents in Bangkok should be able to take care of this for similar price I would imagine.

Just google Thai Visa Service and there should be one close to your location.

@Salvador ******************

I think it was about 1500 baht. They took the picture, took copies of all the docs they needed, filled out the forms and went to immigration to get the letter. To me it was worth the money but it can be done cheaper if you are willing to go yourself.

I used an agent for peace of mind as I wanted it done quickly. It is well worth having a Thai Bank account if your planning on spending any time here.

@Salvador ******************

Correct, together with passport and photo and I think they charge a small amount to get it. I used an agent at the time for the residency certificate and I had to give them my passport and rental agreement and they took care of everything for me.

I am on Tourist Visa (STV) and I was able to open an account with Bangkok Bank but they needed a residency certificate before they would open one which I was able to get from immigration.

@Garrett **********

Not so. Bangkok Bank in Kuad Suan Kaew insist on residency certificate if your on STV and you can get one from immigration as that is what I have done myself so it is not wrong.

@Garrett **********

Bangkok Bank do and yes they do issue them on STV.

I am on STV visa and got a bank account with Bangkok Bank. You need a residency certificate which you can get yourself with immigration but it is probably easier to get it done with a visa agent. Cost about 1500 - 1900 baht. Take this to Bangkok Bank with your passport and they will open an account.for you and you can get an ATM card.