47 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Bangkok Post.

Bangkok Bank tightens account rules for some foreigners

28th May

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Okay, so it doesn't come from Bangkok Bank directly and it predates new internal rules introduced by several banks in July that have caused the OP trouble trying to open an account.

 

Nevertheless I agree with your suggestion to try a Bangkok Bank branch in Buriram with a certificate of residence from the local immigration office and taking along his wife as reference/guarantor. It's worth a shot, seeing how many attempts have failed already. 

9 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Yes. 

The same insurance that agents purchased from BBL on behalf of client to open a bank account. 

 

With the agent as the beneficiary of the life insurance?

18 hours ago, Caldera said:

 

Just to be clear, do you have an initial 3-month Non-O visa or a 1-year extension based on retirement? That could make a big difference for someone trying to open an account. 

1- year extension based on retirement.

34 minutes ago, Maestro said:

 

With the agent as the beneficiary of the life insurance?

The insurance is in name of account owner.

The reason the agent charge varies is that policy cost is dependant on age of owner of the account.

 

11 hours ago, pdebuck456 said:

48000 for extension marriage visa (while already having the non-O.

16000 for retirement extension.

The difference is for the district-level sign-off brown-envelope, as required for  marriage-based applications - not required for retirement-based extensions.   In the "good old days," it only cost 10K more for that guy's initials.