We were ready to do everything ourselves but ran into problems when we went to open a bank account. The bank said they changed their policy and had to have a longer visa, 90 days didn't meet their rules. After that we didn't want the headache and decided to use an agent. We couldn't open just a bank account, they wanted to do the whole thing. We used Siam Legal in Phuket. They were very good and it provided some peace of mind.

We downgraded our plans to a minimum and got a Thai sim too. The plans here are inexpensive compared to Canada

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

she said to try Bangkok bank!

@Fernando ***********

you needed a driver's license to open a bank account?

@XNatell *****************

I think it depends on what you are looking for. We had a 60 day tourist visa and wanted to extend our stay for 30 more.

@Glenda ********

if you go about 15 minutes before they return from lunch you’ll be one of the first in line😁

Waited 15 minutes to be served and an hour for processing

We went to Blue Tree. It was great. Only waited an hour and it’s in a nice complex where you can have something to eat or shop. Well organized.

@Bart *************

it just didn't make sense and I asked him twice to be sure I understood him. I don't recall ever reading anything like that on here or the websites I visited. It was strange

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

thank you so much. That was exactly our plan and I was so confused when he told us that.