SCB Branch Near Chaengwattana with Early Opening Hours

[Hocus Pocus]

Will be going to CW for the first time for extension in the coming weeks and will need to get my bank statement from SCB Bank. I understand the CW branch has been closed for some time. Searching the threads, some recommend the BigC Branch, but when I search it says the opening time is now 11am. I have tried to scan Google Maps for other branches nearby and the best I could find was this branch (https://maps.app.goo.gl/S4WNgtw6TPjg7AMD9) which opens at 8:30am.

 

I saw a post which mentioned the branch at LakSi IT Square, which seems nearer. Many searches and Google does not give the operating hours (says 24 hours but that is obviously for the ATMs). Does anybody know when the LakSi IT Square branch opens? Many thanks.

[DrJack54]

47 minutes ago, Hocus Pocus said:

Does anybody know when the LakSi IT Square branch opens?

Think you will find that the IT Mall Lak Si opens at 10.

Anyway back to your situation.

You can obtain "bank letter" few days prior to application.

CW want to see update on day of application+ activity.

Just a suggestion...,obtain bank letter day or two prior.

Make small deposit on day of application. Ask teller to photocopy that last page to add to your other bank book photocopies of bb.

 

Also why not book an appointment.

Link for appointment: 

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/

 

Unrelated: if anyone is dealing with CW avoid SCB. 

 

[lordgrinz]

I use the SCB over on Bond Street in Pak Kret before I head off to the Nonthaburi Immigration, but it's right down the street from the Bangkok Immigration, it opens at 8:30am

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PVb3U9FUi7NBiPTk8

 

[Hocus Pocus]

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You can obtain "bank letter" few days prior to application.

CW want to see update on day of application+ activity.

Just a suggestion...,obtain bank letter day or two prior.

Make small deposit on day of application. Ask teller to photocopy that last page to add to your other bank book photocopies of bb.

Hi @DrJack54... Thanks for the informative reply. I understand well the part about getting the Bank Book copied after making a small deposit on the day of application. Should be a fast process. Also I should have added that both my wife and I are doing the THB800k method, which we have had deposited in Thailand for well over 12 months.

 

To clarify on the "bank letter", exactly what is it? I understand what a "bank statement" is since I have recently applied for credit cards which require a 6-month "bank statement", but what is the difference to the "bank letter"? Is there an example anybody can post of a "bank letter"? Does it have specific information that needs to be on the document to be accepted as a "bank letter"? Do I need both bank letter and bank statement, or just the bank letter?

 

And yes, I will make an appointment for sure. As I am going with my spouse, do I need separate appointments or just make one appointment for both of us?

 

@lordgrinz: Thanks for the pointer to the other branch. Many thanks!

[DrJack54]

7 hours ago, Hocus Pocus said:

Is there an example anybody can post of a "bank letter"

The bank letter is an A4 page and it simply confirms that you are the owner of the account and the balance in the account on day of it's issue.

Both the 1. Bank Letter and 2. Bank Statement can be issue up to 7 days prior to day of application.

However many obtain it day or two prior to application..

Here is link to an example.

https://images.app.goo.gl/oHJbNGcrs4Y8XHWT8 

 

You mention ....." Also I should have added that both my wife and I are doing the THB800k method" 

Looking ahead be aware that for living ongoing in Thailand non Thai wife can piggyback on your Non O retirement extensions.

That would mean she does not require money in bank.

That a topic in itself.

Which immigration office?