@Dennis ********

nicely done!

@Bob *********

I am living in Thailand champ, but thanks for the reminder.

When you say Health Check, do you actually mean Health Insurance??

No health check required if you are applying for the Non-O visa mate… BUT; if you are going for the Non-OA then YES, you will require Heath Insurance. Hope that helps.

@John ********

yes mate, you need both, also need a copy of your lease and the owners ID card information. Same as in pic below 👇🏾

@Alan ******

just have all your paperwork sorted.

Receipt from your Thai Telco that links your passport number to your Thai phone number, photocopy of your passport Id photo page.

Photocopy of your Non-O Visa entry stamp. Copy of your lease agreement and they may also ask for the owners ID and etc.

See Pic for other info.

Not saying they will want all of it, but forewarned is being forearmed.

Hope all works out for you Cobber!

@Alan ******

Hey mate, no, but it serves as I have already proved my residence with the Transport Authority and that is linked to my passport and visa, so I am sure the Bank sees that as another proof of their KYC ( know your customer )

When I opened the first account in BKK with agent, just needed proof of lease for 12mths, Non-O visa, passport with Immigration stamp when I arrived.

@Robert *****

totally agree the bureaucracy in Thailand is next level, the amount of times you sign your name over and over again and the reams of paper 📝 is incredible.

All the best on your retirement. Mine is going well so far.

I successfully opened a second account at my local Kasikorn branch recently after arriving on Non-O visa.

Lease agreement, Non-0 stamp in my passport, thai phone number, verification receipt from my Telco, recently obtained Thai driver’s licence. Ticked all the boxes. Lot of paperwork on their end the poor buggers, bit of patience and time my end.

Initial bank 🏦 account opened in BKK via assistance with my Visa Agent.

Be humble, be patient and have all your documentation ready.

@Jim *****

mandatory part of KYC ( Know Your Customer ) rolled out by BOT.