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Dear forum friends, I have been reading posts and watching videos and learned that most branches at most banks are pretty strict with opening a bank account for people on their tourist visas. But there are a few branches in each bank that can help people without work permit. Most people have been suggesting going around branches in Siam, Chit Lom and Silom. Was wondering if anyone had any experience and knows which exact branch/bank worked. Much Appreciated!

Dear forum friends, I have been reading posts and watching videos and learned that most branches at most banks are pretty strict with opening a bank account for people on their tourist visas. But there are a few branches in each bank that can help people without work permit. Most people have been suggesting going around branches in Siam, Chit Lom and Silom. Was wondering if anyone had any experience and knows which exact branch/bank worked. Much Appreciated!

Gotcha. Will get the envelope ready just in case.

Indeed, indeed! Thanks for the reminder!

Wow. That's a super insightful suggestion. Will definitely do that. Thanks!

Thanks for the info!

I will be relocating to Thailand soon and will either bring a lot of boxes as checked luggages or do international shipping, or do a combination of both. I previously initiated a post asking about airport customs duty experience and someone brought up a really good point -- regardless of whether I bring the luggages by myself on flight or do international shipping, the customs may refer to the value of insurance declared to determine if I will need to pay tax, and if I do, how much I will have to pay. My struggle is that the replacement cost of a lot of my belongings are huge, but their market value might be very low. If I calculate my insurance based on the replacement cost, will I be faced with potential excessive tax? One example - I am working as a teacher back home in the states, and I will need to bring probably over 50 textbooks, journals and other books with me. As you may know, a simple calculus textbook in the US can easily cost $300 USD or more; imagine if I put $15,000 USD merely under the book section on my insurance declaration form, I am concerned I will get in trouble. While I got all these books for free from college, with all the notes, stickers that I put on these books, I simply cannot just throw them away and buy news ones when I reach Thailand. With that, I was wondering if anyone can suggest what is the best way to evaluate the total value/price of goods insured. I can't imagine being charged a 35%+ tax on these 50 textbooks, not to mention I will have many more other items to bring. And can anyone recommend any good luggage/shipping insurance company/product (preferably one that has a branch in the US)? Thanks for any suggestions in advance!

I see. Will look into that option. Thanks!

True. I've heard a lot of other pp who got charged for boxes shipped via air express.

Thanks for the info!

True true. Will do! Thanks!

Thanks. Will definitely pay more attention to my electronics!

That's a very helpful strategy. Thanks a lot!

Thanks for the info!

Feeling so much more relieved seeing your post. Thanks for the info~! Was wondering if you sought airport assistance to carry those cases? I would assume it's unrealistic to put 11 cases in one cart. Would probably need 3 or even 4 people to carry all those luggages. (I think the luggage claim area is not open to those who come for airport pickup. So basically from the luggage claim to airport exit, how did you manage to carry everything?) Thanks in advance!

That's probably really similar to how many boxes I will bring. Glad it works. Thank you!

Thanks for the info. Glad it worked out for you!

Thanks for your info!

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!

Thanks Jack!

Does anybody have any experience with bringing many checked luggages when you move to Thailand for the first time? Will you be stopped by custom and be asked to pay for duty? While I understand some people might suggest that we only bring "necessary" stuffs and buy other things in Thailand, it is just really hard for me to just sell or donate most of my stuffs. In my case, I do have a lot of clothes, electronics, documents, etc. that I need and must bring with me. With that, I am looking at bringing 5+ pieces of big luggages + personal items with me via air. Nothing is for gift, nothing is for commercial use, and everything I am bringing has been used for at least a year. However, I am still a bit concerned if I would be suspected by custom. Does anybody have similar experiences dealing with custom or suggestions on how to avoid possible custom duty? Thanks for any advices in advance!!!!!!

That's very true. Thanks for the suggestions!

Thank you!

Very insightful! Thanks for the information!