I opened one on a tourist exempt ( 30 days extension ) after visiting numerous banks

( in pranchinburi) and being declined, went to immigration office, filled in the appropriate form, including details of girlfriends address, copies passport details page and extension page . . the immigration officer gave me a letter ( in Thai ) and told me in very well spoken English that with this I could now open a bank account . . . Went back to Bangkok Bank, and with the said letter and further copies of documents was able to open an account . . without the added insurance,

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Go spend a few days in Langkawi ( Malaysia)

ferry From Satun . . absolutely fabulous ...

@Brandon ***********

. . . It was in prachinburi

and was only about 4 weeks ago . . Immigration guy was really helpful, and spoke really good English . ..

@Leland ***********

. . . Me too . . ... gotta find myself a thai wife first . . . 🙈🙈😅😅

I opened an account with Bangkok bank very recently . .( on a 30 day extension Visa free entry ) After being turned down by several banks . . I went to the local immigration office,

who asked for photocopies of passport, 30 day extension, proof of address and girlfriends ID . . . upon acceptance, they gave me a 'letter' in Thai . . that then enabled me to open an account ( one of the banks that had previously refused ) go figure . .

Good luck, 👍

I opened an account very recently ( on a 30 day vis extension ) with Bangkok Bank

After visiting several banks ( with Thai girlfriend) and being turned down . .

I visited Thai immigration, who after confirming I was legitimately staying with her at her address . . . Gave me a form ( in Thai ) to take back to the bank, and was able to open the account . . . ( my experience recently in Prachinburi) the bank clerk spoke only a little English and the guy at immigration spoke English fluently and was really helpful .

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If you visit immigration and the bank,

take photocopies ( several ) of everything . .

Passport including page with your Visa, girlfriends ID, proof of her address etc . . Good luck . . .

Yes, it definitely worth going to Langkawi, some beautiful beaches and chilled spots there ..... several ferries a day to and fro Kih Lipe and Langkawi . . . Enjoy ....

Yep, I had the very same problem . ... I've got no idea how to change the format of the photos required ... . 🤔🤔🤔