Foreigners who wish to conduct business or undertake investment activities in Thailand must apply for a non-immigrant visa “B” at the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General.
1)Tell them to get stuffed. Absolute robbers. Go to another bank. Tell them you want to open a bank account as you are going to purchase a condo and you will be transferring 4 million baht at some stage. Also mention you will be wanting insurance on that condo and you will return to the bank and get a quote from them at some stage. 2) Make sure when you visit the branch you are well dressed, shaved and generally tidy. This counts for a lot. Good luck.