Bank Account Help

[MBISON]

Hello, I came to Thailand, received a 1 month exemption, and I'm now under a 2 month family extension.

I want to turn my visa into a marriage visa, which requires a non-o, but I cannot apply to my visa service without a bank account. I would highly prefer not to leave Thailand in order to change my Visa, as I am in a remote location. My visa service suggested I ask every small branch around me to see if any smaller branches would be willing to open one, but no success.


TLDR;

Does anyone know a reliable/fair service to help open an bank account for a US citizen while under a visa exempt extended?

[phetphet]

Your visa service is correct in suggesting you keep trying different banks. even different branches of the same bank.

It might help to try it in an area where there are a lot of foreigners, as the staff get more used to doing it.

Sorry, but I cannot help re a visa agent or someone like that to help you open an account. Maybe ask a lawyer? it might cost though.

 

You obviously wiil need some paperwork, including copies of passport and proof of address. I used a Certificate of Residence obtained from Imiigration.

[Dan O]

Most banks will not open an account while on a tourist visa or extension to one any longer. You can search around but it will be difficult to find one. You can pay an agent to open an account for you or if you leave and come back on a non imm visa of some type, then its not an issue. You can also go to your GF bank with her and explain your getting married and need the bank account to deposit the required money and they MIGHT help if you have the lump sum to deposit but all bets are off on that. 

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, MBISON said:

. I would highly prefer not to leave Thailand in order to change my Visa, as I am in a remote location

Where are you located. Immigration office?

Obtaining a COR (certificate of residence would possibly help) 

It's a doc banks often insist on.

 

An agent can assist (normally) however you mention remote location.

Are you married at this point.

 

OP, you asked same question July 2 and received good advice.

Reason I asked about location is due to agent.