MartinBKK Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruang Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyk Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentnine Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cclub75 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 bank of siam, You mean Siam Commercial Bank ? Or Siam City Bank ? And you opened your account in a BKK branch ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentnine Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrymand Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyk Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Should have added that I was on a 30-day visa on arrival as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalbanana Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrenova Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiaexpat Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joinme2leave Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyk Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 +1 Kasikorn bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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