CapraIbex Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Which bank in Pattaya is the most accommodating for non-citizens applying for a Foreign Currency Deposit Bank Account, and what documents are required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 I have a £ account at BKK Bank, didn't need much to open it being an existing customer. Hardly ever use it, bit of a waste of time tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cyclist Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Long time ago when I opened.a US$ account Proof of address ( Rental agreement ) Passport US $500 Things probably changed now, but you could walk in with those in hand and see what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 If your deposit is in cash some of the banks charge you a %age. Standard fees for a TT. Bangkok Bank link - https://www.bangkokbank.com/-/media/files/personal/other-services/branch-services/international-branches/fcd_expat.pdf?la=en&hash=1B0B689C0A49EEFBB89232262CF1DAF23FC55920 I would suggest the OP look up the others to see what they require - SCB/Kasikorn etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I have read that the Foreign Currency Accounts, are not covered by the 1m guarantee if the banks go tits up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 12 hours ago, brianthainess said: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I have read that the Foreign Currency Accounts, are not covered by the 1m guarantee if the banks go tits up. Correct. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 So the dollar account at all the banks are not secured, but they guarantee if the bank plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 hours ago, TheFishman1 said: So the dollar account at all the banks are not secured, but they guarantee if the bank plus Only if it's in Thai Baht. Not sure what you mean by "bank plus"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketDog Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 On 11/29/2023 at 10:40 AM, PJ71 said: I have a £ account at BKK Bank, didn't need much to open it being an existing customer. Hardly ever use it, bit of a waste of time tbh. I opened the same at BBL and use it entirely for my visa extension each year. No bank book copies, just a letter from the bank saying no activity on account and current balance. Solves the issue of account balance over the year. If you gotta have the funds anyway might as well make it easier on everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKresonant Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 On 11/29/2023 at 4:12 AM, The Cyclist said: Long time ago when I opened.a US$ account Proof of address ( Rental agreement ) Passport US $500 Things probably changed now, but you could walk in with those in hand and see what they say. Most now $1000 equiv minimum balance (without incurring fees eating it away). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairynuff Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 I looked into this a few years back and the endless fees made it pointless (for me). Every transaction whether in or out incurred a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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