@Phil *****

I have seen a written memo at 3 branches of BKK dated April that said no new accounts except long term visas and minimum was 90 day education visa.

@Phil *****

And what did it cost him

@Phil *****

First....I was never provided a "list of requirements" at any branch even though I asked.

I am not doing anything wrong. The banks are no longer providing accounts to anyone on tourist visas or exempts. Pretty simple. I went to all stand alone branches but 2.

And the banking regulations changed in March. I have talked to 3 agents and the cheapest wants 8k baht and wants to take my passport. Not happening.

@Phil *****

Well Phil. I have been to 19 branches now in Phuket and Bangkok and none will provide a bank account without a minimum 3 month visa like an ED visa. I have residence cert from immigration, METV, passport, money, condo lease and no one will open an account at Bankok Bank, Krunsi or SCB.

So unless you can tell everyone here which branch will do it.....you are wrong.

@Thomas ******

No its not easier. It was last year but no longer.

@David ******

It won't matter.

@Michael *******

Why does no one else do it?

If it was your first time in country they take both hands. If you are a return visitor you probably came up after they scanned your first hand. You have been here before?

@Malcolm ************

Just did mine 3 weeks ago in Krabi. No prints taken and none on the license. Also have a friend in Pattaya who got last week. No prints either.

I think you are thinking QR code.

@Michael *******

I was also just quoted 2k in Phuket so that is still valid. I believe they said it's at the end of every month so act fast.