Can i open a bank account ?

[AnnieSeek]

I am here for a few months - came on the visa exemption. Can i by any chance open a bank account? I am staying at a hotel too, so don't have any address. 

[CharlieH]

Highly unlikely.

[Ohyesuare]

Depends on the bank, branch, etc.. each seem to have varying levels of requirements needed to open one. As a last resort, there are agents who will guarantee you an account opening even on a visa exemption.

[AnnieSeek]

20 minutes ago, Ohyesuare said:

Depends on the bank, branch, etc.. each seem to have varying levels of requirements needed to open one. As a last resort, there are agents who will guarantee you an account opening even on a visa exemption.

 

Where does one meet these agents ?

[dabhand]

14 minutes ago, AnnieSeek said:

 

Where does one meet these agents ?

A quick google search on 'Thai bank account opening assistance' should provide you with contacts.

[EricTh]

Highly unlikely. Most banks nowadays need a residence certificate and for that you need to give tons of documents.

Edited March 18, 2021 by EricTh

[Thomas J]

4 hours ago, AnnieSeek said:

I am here for a few months - came on the visa exemption. Can i by any chance open a bank account? I am staying at a hotel too, so don't have any address. 

Try Bangkok Bank.  I don't know where you are from but I am a USA citizen.  They were willing to open an account for me but I had to purchase a small "health" insurance policy.  I went to the branch close to Big C extra.  One of the other branches would do the same but they were quoting a much higher minimum insurance policy to open the account.   They only required my passport, my existing visa, and asked that I sign a W-9 for US tax authorities. 

[Orient Express]

Yes you can, if you're willing to pay $150:

 

https://www.siam-legal.com/other-services/opening-a-bank-account-in-thailand.php