Retirement Visa And Bank Account Requirement

[NanLaew]

2 hours ago, Tom Bang said:

April 2014 and i brought my pasport and my phonenumber , also the adres of the house i stay. I don`t rent but live in with my wife. Girlfriend at that time.

The 'That was then, this is now' post of the day award goes to...

[Cabradelmar]

18 hours ago, buick said:

have you been able to open an account since your initial post a few weeks ago ?  if so, please post the bank name and branch so others may benefit from your experience.

I have not. I have an appointment 19 March. Should know more then and can post.

[Crisu]

I have not. I have an appointment 19 March. Should know more then and can post.

Have you also been at any of the UOB bank branches? According my own experience 2 months abo, they not ask for work permit

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[oztraveller]

I went to BKK Bank on 2nd Road North Pattaya to open a Foreign Currency and savings account. I have OA visa and 12 month rental agreement. Went to immigration to get the residency letter requested by BKK bank to open the account. Immigration at Jomtiem said i needed a letter from the bank requesting the residency letter. Back at the bank "no have such a letter". They then said, and i talked to two different staff about opening the accounts, that if i purchased accident insurance for 5,900 baht yearly premium then i could open the accounts. Every desk had the insurance details and price on an A4 laminated sheet. Commision on selling insurance seems to circumvent the rules. I preferred to set up with BKK Bank but i might look at Krungsri who just want a copy of passport ID page and $500USD in AUD. I visited Krungsri at Central Festival Pattaya recently and was impressed with their customer service regarding their clear explanation of my enquiry, and no insurance being pushed.

Edited March 14, 2019 by oztraveller