I opened mine 10 years ago more difficult now you should be ok with non o or oa visa ,proof of address,and probably a Thai national who will vouch for you

OR ANY NON TOURIST VISA

I opened my account with kasikorn but think it's pot luck who you talk to

@Nick ***************

if that's true RESPECT

20,000 baht thai or equivalent in any currency

Don't know what country you are from but I think your better to bring your own currency,maybe a small amount of baht for couple of days,DO NOT CHANGE THE MONEY IN THE AIRPORT (super Rich ) ok but think still shut,use one of the independent exchange booths for the best rates when you out and about

@Bä ***

I opened one on a tourist visa for me it was because I was coming three times a year,I have family here,and KNEW I would need one in the future,but even 10 years ago it wasn't easy went in a few bank and my wife had to sign as guarentor

@Brad *******

trouble is it's all about face in Thailand,I think if they don't know and they ask a superior. They are admitting they don't know and to a Thai they will lose face,assume that's why you ask again someone else knows and hey presto you get your bank account

Not impling that's right or wrong just how it is

Used to be able to walk in any bank with your passport,but now not easy,do you have a Thai wife or friend who can sign as guarentor which is what I did with kasikorn

That it true ,just amazed at the amount of idiots that say 20k bht cash or similar in foriegn money isnt needed BECUASE IVE NEVER BEEN ASKED

Ive never been asked in 15 years BUT YOU CAN BE DENIED ENRTY IF ASKED AND YOU DONT HAVE IT

You csn have a million in your bank they only want to see cash

One indivdual who is also insurance agent and a travel company both based in thailand seem very genuine both have good reputation,but as you say plenty of sharks preying on people

Ok ,but plenty of agents take the pxxs as well,one agents wanted to charge someone bht to do coe few months ago

Agree BUT if someone is totally useless on a computer (people like me ) and need help and have to turn to someone for help

The agents ! Who charge excessive fees yes ,there are a couple of genuine people who will do it for a small fee

Im not going to name them here because of the theme of pauls post, but message me direct and i will let you know