@Kim ********

My embassy actually told me that the amphur office may require my passport to be verified so they gave me a couple of copies when we were there having our marriage certificate certified. There are fake passports out there and 'stupid' as it might seem it's understandable that they may ask for it.

@Peter **********

For Kasikorn it will be noted as 'Trade Finance Deposit' which indicates international funds.

Check the local FB pages otherwise in Bangkok plenty of choices, somewhere like Express Translation Services, they can probably do the whole shooting match and get everything posted back to you. Embassies often provide notary services for citizens. Or lawyers but expect them to charge like a wounded bull. You'll pay whichever route you take!

Mate, you have a better chance of picking the lottery numbers than what the bank will require! Passport bio page, extension stamp, certificate of residence, marriage certificate, yellow book, driver licence, wife's blue book and ID. Could be others they can dream up. I opened an account with KBank a few months ago, I just took original and copies of everything and let them take what they wanted. To be honest the best way is to visit the branch, tell them you want to open an account , they'll go through what you give them, if they want something else just smile and go get it. Good luck!

@Nongnuch *******

Most of whom I assume did not make it public knowledge on these sites.

@James *******

So whose phone are you getting the app linked to? My understanding is it can only be one in which case things may becoming somewhat tricky for QR use.

@Stuart ********

He said he meets the financials so why would it be difficult to stop using an agent? I assume the agent is just doing the running around on his behalf.

@Craig ********

You must have a big passport or the IO had a small stamp because my re-entry permit pretty much took care of the page.

@Tony *****

To fill in an online form that takes all of 10 minutes?

I've heard some of the digital YouTubers raving about Safetywing. Don't know how it compares to other providers. Just not worth the risk of not having insurance here.