Suggest a Thai bank other than BB Ltd

[Asean Tiger]

I have been with Bangkok for years. No problems other than a 12 month bank statement takes "1 week" to produce

Also some minor net banking issues. I want another bank account as a backup at least - AT

[Upnotover]

Kasikorn works fine for me. I have a nearby branch when needed. It's Wise friendly for transfers. Nice green colour. App works well.

[scubascuba3]

Kasikorn works well, my favourite over Krungsri and Bangkok Bank

[Asean Tiger]

Thanks - "Thai Farmers Bank"

[scubascuba3]

7 minutes ago, Asean Tiger said:

Thanks - "Thai Farmers Bank"

I doubt Wise transfers there but check

[Upnotover]

4 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

I doubt Wise transfers there but check

That's what Kasikorn used to be called.

[lungbing]

And I've been here long enough that my accounts were opened with TFB.

[oldcpu]

Depending on how much money you can put in the bank, there are a number of alternatives to Bangkok Bank where one can obtain perks for using their bank.

 

If you travel by air one or twice a year, and like to use the lounge at the airport, then some banks offer credit cards or debit cards, which provide 'lounge access'. 

 

SCB Bank: For example SCB bank if one has an account with them, offer a "SCB Planet Card" (a debit card) which can (if a certain amount of foreign (non-Thai) money is debited to/spent via that card, will provide some limited airport lounge access per a calendar quarter.  I can't recall the foreign currency amount, other than I easily met it as I had to book some transport in a foreign country, and I used the Planet card for the booking. 

 

Krungsri Bank:  If one has a lot of disposable savings, or willing to invest money via Krungsri  bank (picking qualifying investments) and if one invests up to 5-million Thai baht, then one qualifies for Krungsri Exclusive status.  This offers a number of perks with the Krungsri  Exclusive credit card, including a couple of dragon passes per year (for free lounge access) and 8 all-day gym access per month to certain gyms (check to see if one in your area).  One also gets 'points' for purchases ... etc ... And one can use the VIP area at Krungsri bank branches and avoid the crowds in the main bank waiting area.

 

Krungsri Bank - they have Krungsri Travel card  (a debit card0 gives 20% off of many Agoda bookings).  This  is very useful for Thai citizens who travel.   I think thou a foreigner needs to have a Thai work permit to qualify for this card.

 

K Bank:  Another possibility is K-bank, where if one obtains the K-Bank Wisdom card (credit card), one can get either unlimited priority pass (for airport lounge access) or alternatively unlimited all-day gym access (check first to see if qualifying gym in your area).  One does have to place 5-million THB in their bank either via investments through the bank, or money in cash.

 

Of course if airport lounge access is of no interest, and/or gym access is not appealing, then this is not a consideration in the slightest.  There may be other better cards too.  By no means am I an expert on this.

 

Typically, to get any 'perks', Bangkok Bank demands a LOT more money spent via their bank, or invested via their bank, or sitting in a cash deposit in their bank, than any other Thailand bank.

[Lorry]

Krungsri considers itself a bank for the middle class, for people who have a couple of millions. 

They can be quite nice and helpful.

 

BBL expects more.

[ronster]

Scb , never had any problems with them at all.

[Grusa]

31 minutes ago, ronster said:

Scb , never had any problems with them at all.

Likewise, apart from appalling service at branches....but that's the same in all banks in Thailand, so far as I can tell. Wise works well with SCB. 

[JackGats]

On 6/1/2025 at 11:38 PM, Asean Tiger said:

I have been with Bangkok for years. No problems other than a 12 month bank statement takes "1 week" to produce

....

Do you mean the 12-month statements you can apply for through the app?

[FritsSikkink]

On 6/2/2025 at 4:38 AM, Asean Tiger said:

 No problems other than a 12 month bank statement takes "1 week" to produce

 

Got mine after 1 day online.

[JohnnyBD]

21 minutes ago, JackGats said:

On 6/1/2025 at 4:38 PM, Asean Tiger said:

I have been with Bangkok for years. No problems other than a 12 month bank statement takes "1 week" to produce

....

Do you mean the 12-month statements you can apply for through the app?

He's probably talking about getting a bank signed paper copy showing 12 months of transactions so he can use for his annual extension.

[ronster]

24 minutes ago, Grusa said:

Likewise, apart from appalling service at branches....but that's the same in all banks in Thailand, so far as I can tell. Wise works well with SCB. 

Never had any problems with any branch , always been very helpful and understood what I required if asked for anything.

[Blueman1]

On 6/2/2025 at 7:21 PM, lungbing said:

And I've been here long enough that my accounts were opened with TFB.

Me Too...................

[Blueman1]

On 6/4/2025 at 4:09 PM, oldcpu said:

Depending on how much money you can put in the bank, there are a number of alternatives to Bangkok Bank where one can obtain perks for using their bank.

 

If you travel by air one or twice a year, and like to use the lounge at the airport, then some banks offer credit cards or debit cards, which provide 'lounge access'. 

 

SCB Bank: For example SCB bank if one has an account with them, offer a "SCB Planet Card" (a debit card) which can (if a certain amount of foreign (non-Thai) money is debited to/spent via that card, will provide some limited airport lounge access per a calendar quarter.  I can't recall the foreign currency amount, other than I easily met it as I had to book some transport in a foreign country, and I used the Planet card for the booking. 

 

Krungsri Bank:  If one has a lot of disposable savings, or willing to invest money via Krungsri  bank (picking qualifying investments) and if one invests up to 5-million Thai baht, then one qualifies for Krungsri Exclusive status.  This offers a number of perks with the Krungsri  Exclusive credit card, including a couple of dragon passes per year (for free lounge access) and 8 all-day gym access per month to certain gyms (check to see if one in your area).  One also gets 'points' for purchases ... etc ... And one can use the VIP area at Krungsri bank branches and avoid the crowds in the main bank waiting area.

 

Krungsri Bank - they have Krungsri Travel card  (a debit card0 gives 20% off of many Agoda bookings).  This  is very useful for Thai citizens who travel.   I think thou a foreigner needs to have a Thai work permit to qualify for this card.

 

K Bank:  Another possibility is K-bank, where if one obtains the K-Bank Wisdom card (credit card), one can get either unlimited priority pass (for airport lounge access) or alternatively unlimited all-day gym access (check first to see if qualifying gym in your area).  One does have to place 5-million THB in their bank either via investments through the bank, or money in cash.

 

Of course if airport lounge access is of no interest, and/or gym access is not appealing, then this is not a consideration in the slightest.  There may be other better cards too.  By no means am I an expert on this.

 

Typically, to get any 'perks', Bangkok Bank demands a LOT more money spent via their bank, or invested via their bank, or sitting in a cash deposit in their bank, than any other Thailand bank.

.  One does have to place 5-million THB in their bank.....Is THAT All ?? " Chicken Feed "

[AgMech Cowboy]

On 6/2/2025 at 6:07 AM, scubascuba3 said:

I doubt Wise transfers there but check

In fact WISE does transfer there and it's their preferred Thai bank.

[oldcpu]

5 hours ago, Blueman1 said:

.  One does have to place 5-million THB in their bank.....Is THAT All ?? " Chicken Feed "

 

lol.

 

It does not have to be cash. Typically Thai banks offer different investment schemes, and nominally if one goes with one or more of their investment schemes to make up the 5-million  THB, then one will qualify for their debit or credit card that has the perks that one is looking for.

 

Reference the amount of money - really - that is relative. What might seem like an enormous amount for some, will indeed seem like 'chicken feed' for others.  Relative is relative is relative.

[Asean Tiger]

18 hours ago, JohnnyBD said:

He's probably talking about getting a bank signed paper copy showing 12 months of transactions so he can use for his annual extension.

Yes, and flying back from our Summer vacance abroad and doing my extension looking at a bit of a time crunch before my permit to stay is up this year. 

[NoshowJones]

On 6/2/2025 at 4:38 AM, Asean Tiger said:

I have been with Bangkok for years. No problems other than a 12 month bank statement takes "1 week" to produce

Also some minor net banking issues. I want another bank account as a backup at least - AT

My main bank account was with Bangkok Bank and there were regular banking issues, ie taking money out of my account against my wishes from two companies in Cyprus whom I have never even heard of, I lost about 2000Bt.

I only kept my account with them because I make regular transactions with Wise. About a year ago I got an account with Krungthai bank and put the majority of my money it to it, and it has been very satisfactory.

The very fact that nearly every time I go into my Krungthai bank it is busy. Contrast that with my nearest Bangkok Bank branch which is always nearly empty any time I went there, surely that tells you something.

[Grusa]

20 hours ago, ronster said:

Never had any problems with any branch , always been very helpful and understood what I required if asked for anything.

So long as you don't mind waiting two hours in the queue to be helped!