Want To Open Thai Bank Account With Internet Banking Facility

[MartinBKK]

I would like to open a Thai bank account with ATM card and internet banking facility.

I currently have a Bangkok Bank Be1st account which has an ATM card but no internet banking.

I have a Non-B visa but NO work permit.

Does anyone have such an account? Id be grateful if you could post the name of the bank and account type here.

Thanks

[Kruang]

When I did this (2 years ago) at the main Bangkok Bank office on Silom Road, anyone could open a savings account with an ATM card, but a 1 year visa was required for internet banking, and a work permit for a checking (current) account. The rules may have changed, and may be different at other banks (or even other branches).

[johnnyk]

At Kasikorn you can check your balance and make both one-time payments and/or schedule regular payments to individuals or companies (electric bill etc).

You go online and need a valid mobile phone no. for their security password system which sends a code via SMS that you must use within 6 minutes of receiving it.

My Thai mobile number does not work in Canada but they were most helpful in person over the phone and I was able to arrange scheduled payments to a supplier.

I have a savings account that took 15 minutes to open w/passport, work permit wasn't necessary.

Edited October 20, 2007 by johnnyk

[silentnine]

bank of siam,

atm card / debit mastercard

very good internet banking,username/password issued immediately when you open account if you ask for it .

can open with pretty much any visa i think .. i opened mine on a "O" visa, have freinds who opened same on just a tourist visa.

[cclub75]

bank of siam,

You mean Siam Commercial Bank ? Or Siam City Bank ?

And you opened your account in a BKK branch ?

[silentnine]

bank of siam,

You mean Siam Commercial Bank ? Or Siam City Bank ?

And you opened your account in a BKK branch ?

Siam Commercial Bank , some of the smaller branchs will ask for work permits . but if you go to a big one then they know the score and just open it for you .. there internet banking is excellent

[harrymand]

Kasikornbank. I got an account with copy of my passport only. Downloaded the form, fill it inn and went to their office. I did bring my house renting contract, girlfrend and a smile , and have it all included internettbanking, ATM card etc...

Next week I go for my Thai driving licence !

[johnnyk]

Should have added that I was on a 30-day visa on arrival as well.

[Digitalbanana]

You go online and need a valid mobile phone no. for their security password system which sends a code via SMS that you must use within 6 minutes of receiving it.

My Thai mobile number does not work in Canada but they were most helpful in person over the phone and I was able to arrange scheduled payments to a supplier.

The SMS password system was removed if one requested it some time ago. I too have a Thai Happy number that doesn't allow international roaming without a lot of trouble, so I opted for Kasokorns PIN2 option where everything is done on the web site.

[torrenova]

Siam and Kaisikorn are good but Kaisikorn has the edge in that you can get a web credit card which you can use with CCV numbers etc. to make online purchases.

I have both and others as well.

[asiaexpat]

I would like to open a Thai bank account with ATM card and internet banking facility.

I currently have a Bangkok Bank Be1st account which has an ATM card but no internet banking.

I have a Non-B visa but NO work permit.

Does anyone have such an account? Id be grateful if you could post the name of the bank and account type here.

Thanks

I have accounts with HSBC and Kasikorn that both have internet banking andATM card. I find Kasikorn more convenient and user friendly. Easy to open an account with long stay visa.

Edited October 24, 2007 by asiaexpat

[joinme2leave]

KASIKORN, definitely best choice.

got internet access immediately.

used my tourist visa that time.

branches in tourist spots (pattaya or similar) won't amke you trouble, imho.

[johnnyk]

Lots of Kasikorn fans here.

Always had really good service and attitude from K-Bank and I especially like their colours!

Digitalbanana, thanks for the PIN2 info, I'm gonna switch to it as the moblile phone thing is a pain when not in LoS.

[MrEarl]

+1 Kasikorn bank.