dr mozzi Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Apology for my English. Bank say I can open USD account on tourist visa, if I buy a life assurance. This assurance really look like a fixed deposit to me. 1) Someone have done the same ? 2) Someone have ended the assurance successfully ? 3) Generally, what do you think of Thai assurances ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom H Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Open Wise account. You have all currencies there. Also interest for USD. Done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr mozzi Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 I have it already. Please stay focused on the assurance matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamb00ler Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, dr mozzi said: I have it already. Please stay focused on the assurance matter. Most AN posters view the assurance as merely a bribe to get the bank staff to open an account for them. It seems the bank staff are well aware and take advantage of the difficulties those on a tourist visa face when trying to get a bank account. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemsta69 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) 1) yes to open a BBL transaction account whilst on visa exempt 2) cover is only for one year and was for a miniscule amount, ฿30k 3) scam/worthless Edited March 17, 2023 by Lemsta69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom H Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Scam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelforbes Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Tell the bank you don't want a Resident bank account, you want a Non-Resident account, that way they will not be able to sell you insurance. Most people are unaware non-resident accounts exist and the banks don't like to advertise that they do. Ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr mozzi Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Many thanks at everyone. Lemsta69: 1) ok, I understand the procedure is legit. 2) yours was 1 year, mine is 12 years, 3 to 5%/year, they call it saving insurance. Probably it is not the same. 3) I understand it is not the best investment, but at the end you get your money back + interest. Alternatively, with a school visa I will lose all. Nigesforbes: They simply do not let me open it. They want you go to agent, or insurance, so in short you have to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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