just an aside,had no problem opening an account in chiang mai on an ed visa. First bank I tried had an account opened in 30 mins, just tm30, COR and letter from the school. I understand everywhere's different.
Yes,after all the posts I've seen on here I was expecting I right palaver. 1st bank I went to (ktb) I had the account opened within 40 mins,so it's doable.