Only use an agent that is referred by someone you know and they’ve had success with that agent. Too many scams out there.

@Colin *********

I just got two new passbooks a few days ago with updates of my accounts. Khrunsri has as always been great and I’m not at my original branch.

@Carlos ********

no I’m not. You have no idea what you’re talking about. Just making stupid assumptions !

@James ********

that’s not true. I opened my Krungsri account in Nonthaburi in 2018. I moved to Korat in 2020. I do all my banking and have handled numerous problems at the Krungsri branch at The Mall. They’ve never once told me to go to Nonthaburi to handle any of it.

When I wanted to transfer my 800,000 baht from Bangkok bank to Krungsri they refused so I

@Max ************

Bangkok bank is not letting people open an account, even on a 90 day visa now. They’re asking for one year retirement or another one year visa.

@Terry **********

in the last year the banks have cracked down on phony accounts and made it almost impossible to open an account unless you have at least a non O three month visa. I think Krungsri and Kbank might still but it’s getting more and more difficult. Immigration says many things and depending on who you talk with it’s a roll of the dice if the information is accurate. Either way if you’re on a tourist visa the odds are stacked against you. None of us enjoy this but this is the game that we’re playing now! Catch 22 ! Haha 😆

The easiest way to do this is fly back to your country and apply for a non OA visa. It might take a month or two to get it and there’s a bunch of hoops to jump through, but once you have it you can then return to Thailand and open a bank account. All this is much easier with a retirement visa. Otherwise pay an agent a bunch of money.

I’ve used T-mobile in Thailand for eight years. Around $57 a month and the same number I had for 25 years. Free texting.

@Greg **********

I have Schwab and Citibank and I get spot fx rate and no fees. I’ve been using these for eight years. Khrunsri never charges any fees and I use Wise for my monthly usage.