AnnieSeek Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Highly unlikely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohyesuare Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieSeek Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabhand Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas J Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orient Express Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Yes you can, if you're willing to pay $150: https://www.siam-legal.com/other-services/opening-a-bank-account-in-thailand.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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