Can Staff from the Embassy meet Officials from the Bank?

[ian carman]

Thai bank account 

can the embassy meet with senior bank officials and explain to them the difficulties of opening a Thai bank account 

I cannot understand the apparent reluctance to make the system as difficult as possible when every new customer will deposit at least 400k baht 

[British Consular Team]

On 3/29/2022 at 6:27 PM, ian carman said:

Thai bank account 

can the embassy meet with senior bank officials and explain to them the difficulties of opening a Thai bank account 

I cannot understand the apparent reluctance to make the system as difficult as possible when every new customer will deposit at least 400k baht 

Hello @ian carman. Most foreigners can open a bank account in Thailand using just their passport as identification. However if you hold a temporary or visit visa, a bank may ask for a 'certificate' from the British Embassy. Please contact the bank/branch to check if one of the following documentary services we provide may be acceptable:       

• Certified copy of a British Passport   
• Affirmation of Residency   

Further information on the services we provide are available from Gov.UK at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-thailand.   

 

[ian carman]

On 3/31/2022 at 9:57 AM, British Consular Team said:

Hello @ian carman. Most foreigners can open a bank account in Thailand using just their passport as identification. However if you hold a temporary or visit visa, a bank may ask for a 'certificate' from the British Embassy. Please contact the bank/branch to check if one of the following documentary services we provide may be acceptable:       

• Certified copy of a British Passport   
• Affirmation of Residency   

Further information on the services we provide are available from Gov.UK at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-thailand.   

 

Is a certificate of residency from immigration acceptable rather than a proof from the embassy?

[SheikYabodyline]

You don't need anything but perseverance and persistence. Just keep doing the rounds, be patient and courteous, with as many supporting documents as possible. You will eventually strike gold. Don't let them sell you an expensive debit card when you fill in the forms, the bog-standard one is usually sufficient.

[fgmr]

400,000 ONLY!  Did you forget the other 10k THANK YOU VELLY MUCHO!

 

[Kinnock]

Nope.

 

The answer to the question "Can the embassy .... ?" is always "nope".

 

[topt]

On 3/29/2022 at 6:27 PM, ian carman said:

when every new customer will deposit at least 400k baht 

What is your reasoning for that?

Unless wanting an extension based on marriage many people would deposit significantly less.

Many here on long term "visits" use agents either because they don't have the funds or prefer not to tie their money up. 

I find your statement naive but it was probably made out of self interest.......