@Phil *******

......hi, just read your post and if ya don't mind me asking .....was that to obtain visa/s to the UK?

I'll be planning the start the process in the new year ( for Thai girlfriend as opposed to wife ) hopefully accompany me to me son's wedding in springtime.

I'm not one to be using agents ( I've opened bank account here, obtained non o retirement visa and the one year extension without the need of an agent )

By your experience what are the most important factors they want proof of?

Photos together?

Where we live?

My proof of funds?

Return flights?

Her proof of funds?

Her family ties .... brothers/sisters/ cousins etc....she has a large family

Cheers ... Any and all assistance much appreciated 🤗🤗👍

Try ancients sites of Ayutthaya, Sukothai and Phnom Rong?

A few airlines ( at check in ) have asked for proof of onward travel ....... have never been asked passing through immigration in Thailand

It's to stop the likes of me and you getting an upgrade ......🙈🙈🙈😅😅😅

Mention cricket in SEA and most think they're in for a tasty snack . . .

@Nigel *************

. ..I was able to,

On 30 day extension ro my Visa waiver entry,

after visiting the local immigration office, no agent, no insurance,

account opened at Bangkok Bank . . ..👍

@Aaron ***************

. . . Yep, I opened an account with Bangkok Bank ( in Prachinburi ) several months ago on a 30 day extension ( Visa waiver ) . . . . went to immigration, with copies of bio and 30 day extension pages in my passport, and proof of address . . . completed the form . ( ticking the box for bank account ) . Immigration officer gave me letter ( all in Thai ) to take to the bank stating it was sufficient to open an account . . ..5 minutes later was in the bank opening an account . . ..👍

No agent, no insurance required . . No issues,

good luck . ..👍

Thanks all . . .

Appreciate the replies . ..👍

@Stuart ********

. . Ahh thanks . ..👍

I opened an account with Bangkok Bank several months ago on a 30 day extension

Went to Immigration, with proof of address, copies of passport, biometric and Visa extension pages ... . Completed a form, (ticking the box for Bank account )

Immigation gave me a letter/form ( all in Thai ) and immigration officer stated this would be sufficient to be allowed to open a bank account . ... bank account duly opened that same day .. ( without insurance and a small amount think it was 600baht )

. ..in Prachin Buri . ..no agents, no fees

not as difficult as I thought. . . . But as others have said, they do love their paperwork . .

Take many copies . ..even the bank wanted copies.. ..good luck