why come on anyway all you are doing is looking for a argument, and nit picking. Stewart, Garrett, Brendan, and even Michael Dawson, a x mod has told and provided proof, of recommending agents.
it's a long time since I opened my account but I think your wrong, all banks can open a account if documents are in order,
A friend of mine came from uk in February and opened a account with k bank, he was on 45 days visa exempt, he took his thai girlfriend with him took about a hour ,
He did mention that he was making a big deposit. That may have helped.