@Greg ********

How does an agent open a bank account? Do you know anyone whos really done that? Part of the process is to verify who you are, this involves the bank checking your non o visa, taking your picture, verifing your address, and whatever the local bank manager decides whats neccessary to prevent fraud, IF an agent could do this illegal you would face the account being closed later when you wanted to change something on the account when they check the bank account details.

Which bank?

@Vinny *************

i have both the pink ID is really useful. The yellow book not so, but maybe with the tightening of security it will be used more.

@Lynnette ******

Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA). Their website longstay.tgia.org provides an approved list of member insurance companies that offer health insurance plans compliant with the O-A visa health insurance requirements

@Charles *******

aviod Bangkok bank they have become difficult to deal with. KBank is better.

@Lynnette ******

yes get a 90 day visa in your home country which gives you one month to get your money in the bank for seasoning

The house book is only updated when something changes. The kor 2 does need updating

The Bank has a system to cross check the name on bank account if you use an app and name on your phone service provider, they will be looking for a Thai contract and number.

Never done colour with 12 ext

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