If you can read.Answer simple questions then do it yourself for baht1900.

Get a a NonO in home country.That gives you plenty of time to get bank account open.Just download the guide from the Thai embassy.

You cannot apply in Thailand.Has to be in your own country.

@Bunny ****

It's not about being broke.Its about wasting money on a simple task.

Do it yourself for 1900baht

You need to show 800k in separate accounts.

Which visa r u after.I did it myself.If it's a retirement visa apply for non o in your own country.This gives you 90 days.With non o you can open a Thai bank account.Deposit 800k in account after 2 months go to immigration and apply for extension for 1 year.This is assuming you're after retirement.

You will need a letter from bank confirming your account and an update statement on the day you go to immigration.It sounds a bit complicated but it's not really.Just answer the questions on the form.If I can do it ,anyone can.baht is way to much.

Asking for trouble if you ask me.Apply for non immigrant O in your own country.That gives you 3 months.You can open bank account on your own no problem which is what I did.After 2 months convert non O to retirement visa.Using an agent causes lots of problems when you go to renew retirement visa again.Im assuming you have the 800k to deposit.

You can't with a tourist visa.Ive tried several times.The best way is to apply for a non immigrant O in your country.Gives you 3 months then convert to retirement visa.Opened account first day no problem.

@Denice ******

Apply for a Non-immigrant O visa in your country.This gives you 90 days .Then convert to retirement visa in Thailand .You have to immediately open a bank account and deposit baht800k each.This amount must remain in account for 2months before applying for retirement visa.Cost is 1900 baht.

If I arrive in Thailand with visa exempt,can I open a bank account and then apply for a retirement visa.