@Richard *********

I used the front door at Kasikorn no problems.

@Duncanc *********

HSBC don't offer private banking accounts IN Thailand.

@Cliff ********

And yet they still request it for 90 day reports, residency certificates and visa apps?

@Michael ******

Also worth noting that only Bangkok, Kasikorn and Siam Commercial banks can accept transfers over Thai Bt 49,999 in one transaction.

@Shane ****

As Stuart says residency certificate. Get it from immigration. Don't get it at the UK Embassy they charge about £50! Immigration in Korat issue residency certificates for free with a 7 day turn around, fee and turnaround may vary from office to office. The paperwork at Korat was a bit of a faff, but if you want a bank account that's how it is...

@Paul *********

Doesn't the change to Bt3m take affect from 1st of September with visa extensions before that date being under the old rules?

@Bill ********

EVA are from Taiwan?

DON'T go the the British Embassy, they'll do it for you and charge a lot if money for it.

@Stephen ******

Ah OK, but you'd need your financials in place for your subsequent renewals? Like monthly income (or 800k seasoned) before applying?

I've never quite understood the advantage of leaving/re-entering the country to get re-stamped on an O-A 50+? A new visa costs Bt1900, it would cost me more to leave/come back. What are the advantages?