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[Wyabcp]

Hi all,

Could anyone recommend an agent to assist in setting up a bank account in Bangkok please ? I have a couple but they're asking for 20K Baht upwards. I know this can be done in Pattaya for around 5K Baht. I don't mind travelling to Pattaya, but Bangkok agent would be far more convenient.

Also I have PM'd @ianguygil but he appears to be away for an extended period.

many thanks

 

[Crossy]

Do you have a Non-immigrant visa and a couple of k Baht?

 

Walk into a bank and ask to open an account.

 

Sign endless forms.

 

Walk out of bank with bankbook and ATM card.

 

It really is that easy.

 

If your first choice says "cannot" just try another bank or even another branch of the same bank.

[DaRoadrunner]

7 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Do you have a Non-immigrant visa and a couple of k Baht?

 

Walk into a bank and ask to open an account.

 

Sign endless forms.

 

Walk out of bank with bankbook and ATM card.

 

It really is that easy.

 

If your first choice says "cannot" just try another bank or even another branch of the same bank.

And it costs nothing. Some banks will want proof of address, most want just a passport. If you visit three branches of the same bank you will get three different answers. Some will not give a farang an account, just try another one. Amazing Thailand. SCB is the best bank.

[Wyabcp]

24 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Do you have a Non-immigrant visa and a couple of k Baht?

 

Walk into a bank and ask to open an account.

 

Sign endless forms.

 

Walk out of bank with bankbook and ATM card.

 

It really is that easy.

 

If your first choice says "cannot" just try another bank or even another branch of the same bank.

Apologies I should have mentioned, I'm going to be on a visa exemption for my initial trip, and return early next year to get a retirement visa etc. So I guess the tricky bit is getting the account when on a exemption visa and staying in a hotel.

Yes, I do have spare cash.

[scottiejohn]

If you have a Thai friend take them with you to the bank (BKK are good for this) and use them as a "referee/reference".

[dayo202]

Contact this lady 

0953458327

Line or WhatsApp

Super reliable

 

[SingAPorn]

Each bank branch has it's own rules, even if their Main Office says it differently.

 

I got my bank account opened on Visa exempt, as I was introduced by a customer.

 

Some other banks, even when you have a 3 month non O visa, can refuse and rudely brush you off.

 

Welcome to Thailand.

 

 

Best is to go shop around the Banks in popular tourist areas around Nana and try one's luck.