I'm a senior retired in Thailand on the one-year/800k plan.

I have looked into getting a VISA CC here in Thailand. It seems like all Thai banks insist on a Work Permit before a foreigner can get a local bank CC.

I've maintained a healthy Savings account at the KTB for years (800k + foreign source deposits) but it's not good enough for them.

Anybody here with a local CC and no WP?

I have at the Bangkok Bank and at Krungsri - Euro and USD. No problem. 

I have AUD FCD with Krungsri and have done for decades.  No work permit an on Non O extentension.

 

I use the deposit for my exentesion each year.

 

No bank book as well only plastic card.

 

 

Thank you for answers but my question was about obtaining a Credit Card.