TheJoker999

I second to this, i tried to deposit 5m in cash at krungsri. Even with my bankbook and thai driving license, they told me to go back and get my passport. Happened Mid 2022

If you have a 1 year rental contract condo

Embassy letter stating true passport

Embassy letter with a statutory declaration that you want to open a bank.

Tourist visa

With the following above you can open banks on a tourist visa with krungsri or bangkok bank. Easy peasy

If not just pay a agent around 5000 baht and you wont even need any of the above ...... si@mlegal.

Definitely have to hand carry. What we did was we actually went to the embassy in thailand to get a letter too. Details of deceased must be provided with the thai death certificate. Definitely no issues with the airlines if declared properly

On 12/22/2022 at 3:56 PM, klauskunkel said:

Maybe they gonna raid Krystal Klub? Nah, too late...

Elite here they come 

road to $75 ill start buying at $25 ????

9 minutes ago, Polar Bear said:

Sorry it didn't work out for you. Were you able to open an account with BB?

Yes i think BBL is the easiest to open since its also stated on their website that people on tourist visa are allowed to open accounts.
Just based on personal preference i dont quite like BBL ???? but oh well! 
On a side note, BBL always have staff who is fluent in english thats one of their positive points.

good riddance! get all of them out of thailand

On 12/19/2022 at 8:45 PM, Polar Bear said:

Try the SCB in EmQuartier. They will probably want to send your application off somewhere for approval, but I know a couple of people who've opened one there without a work permit.

SCB doesnt work anymore, only bangkok bank works with tourist visa with the right documents. Tried all other banks, require work permit or at least a non-o visa

20 minutes ago, Polar Bear said:

Try the SCB in EmQuartier. They will probably want to send your application off somewhere for approval, but I know a couple of people who've opened one there without a work permit.

Thank you for the advice! will head there tomorrow and try and ill update over here again !

13 minutes ago, petedk said:

I find nearly all SCB and UOB banks foreigner friendly. Never have any problems.

Try calling SCB call center and ask  for advice

Wow really? in bangkok area? i have been rejected around 6 times from all big scb branches located in shopping malls. 
I have friends saying maybe tourist area shopping malls like siam paragon might work, i have not tried yet
 

19 minutes ago, Everyman said:

Do you have a company registration document from the department of business development? I have been reading the requirements for business owners to open accounts at KBANK and this document is mentioned. It may be the same at SCB, even if the staff are unaware at individual branches. 

I have a kbank account but their credit cards doesnt interest me so im planning to switch to SCB or UOB. 
For kasikorn i think you need a long term visa in order to open at any branch. My company is 51% thai owned so i'm only a shareholder... 

5 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Well, fortunately here in "Rome" (actually Bangkok) the rules do not require masks to be worn and I've been pleasantly surprised to see lots of Thais and foreigners not wearing them!  Not sure, it's being abusive helps your case.

A bank is a private institution where they can set their own rules. Its not your house nor do you own the bank.
It also amazes me how people cannot comply to a simple request, is putting on a mask so difficult? If its that difficult, probably move to the states

14 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

10 million baht deposit.... great deal !!

 

 

 

Their requirement was to invest in a 5mil life insurance, payout of 6mil in 20 years time. 
Who knows i might already be in the grave! After getting the card i cancelled it within the grace period ????

I manage to open the wisdom card by kasikorn. 
Had to enroll in a life insurance plan which i cancelled within the grace period time because i was lacking of so many benefits.
Credit card rewards menu were all in thai, benefits were very lousy apart for the VIP lounges at worldwide airports

All i had to do was to show them 6 months of bank statement with at least 10m in my acc.
I do not have a work permit. 

When in rome, do as the romans do, this is not your country so i suggest you follow their rules. If you cant follow, then get out of thailand. Putting on a mask will not kill you nor will you lose a strand of hair. Self entitled pr!ck

Looking to open a SCB or a UOB account in bangkok, been to 8 branches and i keep getting rejected. 
My friend who managed to open a SCB account on a TR visa at ekkamai, branch does not exist anymore.
Citibank along sukhumvit allows to open a account but with 1m deposit, but they have already sold themselves to UOB ????

I do have 

-Embassy letter

-Rental contract

-APEC visa

-Thailand company with my name (No work permit) 

3 minutes ago, LarrySR said:

Ah shucks. I was looking forward to the follow up posts. 

-The renters trashed the place. Anyone know of a reliable contractor to do repairs?

-The contractor did a <deleted> job and it all needs redone.

-I found out my property manager was renting my apartment and not telling me.

-Can someone recommend a lawyer?

 

 

 

-The renters trashed the place.

This was one of the main reasons i think i should not continue with my plan. 
Not too sure whether airbnb even covers enough for damages! more to say if its badly damaged, the next customer wont be able to check in. 

Finally after so many different views from so many people. 
i have decided NOT carry on with this idea ????????????

6 minutes ago, PoorSucker said:

By law you can only rent it out for at least a month without a hotel license. 

This is new to me! just that i always thought thailand didnt have any laws to start with ????

13 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I think one question is enough: What could possibly go wrong?

 

There are probably pages of possible answers to that question. Do you really want to do that against all odds?

Next thing: Invest in a bar... 

 

I plan to stay in the house when i retire thats why it sounds like a good plan but i would like to hear other people opinions too ????

Currently thinking of buying a villa/townhouse in pattaya to rent on airbnb. (Gona retire in this house in the future) 
Have been living in thailand for 7 years and plan to live here till i die. 

Have some spare cash lying around and was wondering if purchasing a house in pattaya just to do rentals on airbnb would it be able to generate income for me? 
Staying in bangkok for work purposes and i want to retire in pattaya in the future. 

Anyone currently doing this and have any positive or negative experiences? 

2 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

30 minutes with psych cost around 1500 plus any meds try to get Thai version bnh is not cheap for meds.

 

As to counsellor mine is 3500 for an hour but you may be able to find cheaper.

Psychiatrist can help find reasonable counsellor or may do it himself.

 

Most Thai hospitals non governmental have psychiatrist 

If your friend is Thai I have no idea

My friend went for his appointment today at bnh, came out the room within 10mins. Got prescribed with only 2 meds, told to come back 3 weeks later. 
He told me the doctor wasnt even concern nor showed interest. Quite disappointed with their service, will not go there the next time

1 hour ago, kingstonkid said:

Bnh has good psychiatrist who will recommend a good counsellor

Price is not as bad as people think.  Been seeing psychiatrist there for 10 years. Military retirement.

 

Allyou need do is contact bnh and book an appointment

 

Thank you very much buddy! How much will he be expecting for each consultation? 

Looking for a psychiatrist and a counsellor for a friend who has abused drugs for the past 3 years.
Physically he is ok now after 2 months of cold turkey but mentally he is not.

Anyone had any experience or recommendations please feel free to share thanks!

drop me a message, i have some boatmans contact for sea fishing, 7k for whole day jigging trip