Your wife needs to have the house registered in her name.

This couldn’t be a serious question.

Your name is Bigd Thailand, you should already know the answer.

@Mark *******

if you have a debit card from the US many banks charge $50 or more per transaction for getting cash. In addition, the Thailand bank charges B250 per transaction.

Using a credit card for cash advance is also a costly mistake.

Cash is king.

@David *********

once you meet today’s requirements at Bangkok Bank you will have 100 pages of documents. Then they will tell you they need that in duplicate.

@Tony ****

I will do that in January 2026.

@Mike *******

proactive? No. They can’t see the difference between a European, Australian and American expat and a Chinese money launderer.

@Lynnette ******

good points. I see your perspective. I have tried on 2 different occasions to open an account at Bangkok Bank (2024 and 2025) and both times they gave me the run-around. At the same time while at the bank employee’s desk, my Thai wife and I looked at each other and said this is a futile effort. Both times I had the all the correct documents and a Non-O visa.

Bangkok Bank will have a whole new list of reasons why they will not open an account for you. Currently, they are not willing to do what you need. Go to Krungthai Bank for helpful and immediate assistance.

@Lynnette ******

it is because Bangkok Bank has a “f—— you foreigner” culture and mind set. This bank should be avoided.

I was with GSB and they would not let me have the phone app.

I also switched to Krungthai Bank.