the boss will get comission he will get nothing when someone just opens an account,few yeats ago a friend bought two brand new motorbikes,his local dealer WOULD NOT sell them cash,the owner told him he had to take out finance,the owner was too stupid yo see he will lose the mark up on the bike.he went elsewhere paid cash then went back and showed the boss and said CASH ,and they lost out on servicing 7 family bikes
Insurance is not required BUT its so difficult to open an account now I wouldn't care
I've had account with kasikorn for years,I have non o visa,extension to stay,the idiots at my local scb branch six months ago told me I can't open an account without a work permit,my visa does not allow me to work FOOLS
Banyan tree if you not on a budget,off topic if you hit the bars DO NOT TELL THE LADIES ITS YOUR FIRST TIMES HERE,spend couple of days drinking with expats and admit to them your new here I'm sure they're give you the heads up and good advice IF THAT NIGHTLIFE IS OF INTEREST TO YOU