Went to one branch of kasikorn in Na kluea pattaya they required a id card to proceed..

She couldn't explain why they need id card to proceed and i still dont know what its about, my passport is from sweden and we have a unique personal number which never changes, and is different from other countries passports, so im not sure why a passport wouldn't be enough..

SCB in central marina said i need 1 year visa to open, even though you cannot get 1 year extension without a bank lol

I honestly rather not get an ID card cause its useless in my case other than bank.. Booking an appointment with embassy going to bangkok and waiting 2 weeks for it just for that not really worth the headache and money spent.

Is my only way to try branch after branch, or would hire an agency work? I feel so hopeless honestly.

What is your current status in Thailand.

Seems a tourist entry? Visa exempt or setv.

In any event you will not be able to open a Thai bank account.

You need to enter Thailand with a Non O e visa

Agent cannot assist if you entered visa exempt

8 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

What is your current status in Thailand.

Seems a tourist entry? Visa exempt or setv.

In any event you will not be able to open a Thai bank account.

You need to enter Thailand with a Non O e visa

Agent cannot assist if you entered visa exempt

Yes i have non-o 90 days stamp based on marriage.

5 minutes ago, billylala said:

Yes i have non-o 90 days stamp based on marriage.

That's very different situation.

You should and will be able to open Thai bank account.

Try kasikorn.

With a Non O and perhaps proof of address, should be fine.

Some banks may ask for COR.

Avoid BBL

It's quite common for banks nowadays to ask for a 2nd form of ID. Do you have a valid driving license from your home country or from Thailand? That would be worth a shot. Your visa as such should be fine, but as your experience with SCB shows, you might need to try several banks/branches. An agent could definitely help if you're getting frustrated.