Anonymous participant 839 yes then I asked me for proof of living there, like a utility bill

@Greg *******

they allowed me to open HSBC offshore account, they had my Thai address for 23 yrs, tried to close my account 5 yrs earlier but this time although I own land there still rejected my appeal

@Kaler ******

can you tell me which countries allow non residents to open bank accounts? My account of over 30years has been closed in the UK as they found out I no longer living there although my pension was being credited monthly

@Martin ********

some 2 weeks, some 6 weeks as the queue got longer. But living here we all know everything is slowly, my friend's court case concerning her late husband Will is running into 3rd year. In the meantime she's borrowing funds to survive.

I have Alianz as an expat

@จิมมี่ ************

the limit on withdrawal is a security issue, also depends on age you can make large transfer within the branch. Locals over 70 also have restrictions some bank maximum ATM withdrawal 10,000 baht

@Jon **********

why are you being ridiculous!! If you have long term visa you keep the account or have the alternative to open another. Go to another bank, passport, any other ID like driving licence is helpful, house book or rental agreement plus certificate of residence from immigration, they open an account in 20 mins then load app on your phone. Ensure your phone is registered in your name, min deposit 300 baht

@Giuseppe *********

follow the rules, be calm when speaking to the staff and you'll find them to be more than helpful. Remember that person on the desk doesn't make the rules but sits all day listening to angry people. I've been with 2 expats who had problems and all is resolved. They definitely need proof who you are!

@Martyn **********

not to my knowledge

Majority of hotels you can only check in at 2pm, so need to pay extra day to go there 10am or as suggested use airport hotel ar hourly rate.

I recommend Gold Airport Suites, 15 min drive with hotel transfers, inexpensive so maybe book 2 nights. They have low cost restaurant onsite, pool and massage