Huge markup on imported foods. Why?

[tb86]

i have a non imm b visa what do i need to open a account with bkk bank? i know i need the letter from my embassy, anything else?

[lannarebirth]

If you go to branch that is not being "difficult", you can get an account with just your pasport and a tourist visa. If you go to a branch that doesn't want to open you an account, nothing you bring will be enough. I'd say you have plenty enough already to open an account. I see you're in NY, NY. You know they have branch there, right?

[naka]

lannarebirth's info is spot on.

And if any Thai bank will do, then Kasikorn Bank may be easier to deal with.

Naka.

[popshirt]

lannarebirth's info is spot on.

And if any Thai bank will do, then Kasikorn Bank may be easier to deal with.

Naka.

I have accounts at both Bkk Bank and Kasikorn. In my experience, Kasikorn is MUCH easier to deal with.

[EmptyMind]

lannarebirth's info is spot on.

And if any Thai bank will do, then Kasikorn Bank may be easier to deal with.

Naka.

I have accounts at both Bkk Bank and Kasikorn. In my experience, Kasikorn is MUCH easier to deal with.

Bangkok Bank are a pain if you want Internet Banking but if you have an account at the Kasikorn you can get it without any problems.

Edit - Kasikorn telephone support is always spot on as well, Dunno about Bangkok Bank, Never called them.

Edited May 23, 2008 by EmptyMind

[JSixpack]

Edit - Kasikorn telephone support is always spot on as well, Dunno about Bangkok Bank, Never called them.

I did a few months ago and they didn't pick up.

I also emailed BB w/ a specific question and got an automated response to visit my branch.

[johnnyk]

K-Bank - very customer savvy, excellent telephone help IN ENGLISH from abroad, no hassles opening an account just bring your passport.

[pkrv]

i have a non imm b visa what do i need to open a account with bkk bank? i know i need the letter from my embassy, anything else?

Sorry for the delay in responding - I have been through this loop recently and succeded. Full instructions below:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?sh...25#entry1735189

I made one small error in the above...

The queuing systems screens in Bangkok Bank head office are at the back but to the right

[tb86]

thanks guys all done, I have a k bank acct, but I got alot of hesitation when it came to depositing us checks, so I went to bkk bank no sweat at all, they take my checks and other foriegn currency in the international area upstairs. Very happy, but they did require that i had a paper from the us embassy.

Edited May 31, 2008 by tb86