Opening a new account

[Bangkok Black]

Does anyone know what is needed to open a new account at either SCB, Krunsri or Krungthai?

 

Things I have: passport, spare 4x6 photos, marriage certificate (I do not have a marriage visa), wife's ID and house book, Bangkok bank card and bank books, Thai driving licenses, and a Kaisikorn joint account with my wife. And of course wife will be with me.

 

Anything else?

Thanks in advance

[Celsius]

Things you don't have. A work permit.

[Bangkok Black]

1 minute ago, Celsius said:

Things you don't have. A work permit.

As it goes I do but it runs out soon.

[Lorry]

22 minutes ago, Bangkok Black said:

As it goes I do but it runs out soon.

So open the account as long as you still have it

[frank83628]

32 minutes ago, Bangkok Black said:

As it goes I do but it runs out soon.

Then i suggest you open a few bank accounts under that work permit, better to have then now

[gamb00ler]

2 hours ago, Bangkok Black said:

Does anyone know what is needed to open a new account at either SCB, Krunsri or Krungthai?

In August 2021 I successfully opened accounts at SCB.  I only took along my passport, my Thai tax ID and a Certificate of Residency from Thai Immigration.  I was and still am on a retirement extension so obviously no work permit.  I opened an EZ Savings account at SCB.  It pays 1.5% on up to 2M on deposit.

 

Initially the SCB staff said I needed a work permit but they were also willing to call their support staff and confirm that I could open accounts with my current immigration status and documentation.

 

In December '24 I opened an account at Krungsri with the same documentation.  They did not ever say I needed a work permit.

 

At the same time as I opened all the accounts, I requested that the banks not withhold any tax on the interest I earn on the deposits.  I don't expect I will ever owe any tax in Thailand so I didn't want to file taxes to get back what little tax was withheld.  All 4 of my banks complied and don't withhold any tax.

 

I recommend SCB bank for its higher interest.  I hope you're successful on your first bank visit.

[Bangkok Black]

1 minute ago, gamb00ler said:

In August 2021 I successfully opened accounts at SCB.  I only took along my passport, my Thai tax ID and a Certificate of Residency from Thai Immigration.  I was and still am on a retirement extension so obviously no work permit.  I opened an EZ Savings account at SCB.  It pays 1.5% on up to 2M on deposit.

 

Initially the SCB staff said I needed a work permit but they were also willing to call their support staff and confirm that I could open accounts with my current immigration status and documentation.

 

In December '24 I opened an account at Krungsri with the same documentation.  They did not ever say I needed a work permit.

 

At the same time as I opened all the accounts, I requested that the banks not withhold any tax on the interest I earn on the deposits.  I don't expect I will ever owe any tax in Thailand so I didn't want to file taxes to get back what little tax was withheld.  All 4 of my banks complied and don't withhold any tax.

 

I recommend SCB bank for its higher interest.  I hope you're successful on your first bank visit.

Ok SCB gets the first try,thanks