Can a non resident frequent visitor to Thai open a bank account with a certain amount deposit say $10,000 USD.

What is needed other than a passport? Which banks make the process easy? Thanks

K-Bank.

Tons of info on this if you search a bit.

I confirm,Kasikornbank is OK and resonably efficient(but don't ask miracles ).

Open bank account there recently.

Forget Ayudhya bank.I left them.customer service is a joke there

no another thread on this topic ? !

I joined Bangkok bank 2 years ago with B5000 i was issued with a visa card(not a credit card) works the same not had any problems. they have branches around theworld inc UK ... good luck

Also Siam Commercial Bank. With any of these banks, it may well prove a speedier process if you choose a branch where they tend to see a good number of expat - e.g. shopping mall. As I understand it, the usual route is to give you a savings account with passbook and ATM card on the spot.......... which is generally enough for most people to access cash, make transfers in/out etc. Getting a cheque book style of account is a different matter, AFAIK.

As others have said, masses of information about all this on the forum if you search............

I've recently opened 3 bank accounts and all banks wanted some sort of proof of residence.

TMB wanted a work permit

SCB wanted a long term visa

Bangkok Bank wanted a letter from Immigration

A mate walked into Kasikorn Bank with a 30 day entry, passport and 500 Baht and came out with an account and ATM card.

I joined Bangkok bank 2 years ago with B5000 i was issued with a visa card(not a credit card) works the same not had any problems. they have branches around theworld inc UK ... good luck

i have accounts with Bangkok bank but I have been trying to get internet access for 2 years withiout success

Also Siam Commercial Bank. With any of these banks, it may well prove a speedier process if you choose a branch where they tend to see a good number of expat - e.g. shopping mall. As I understand it, the usual route is to give you a savings account with passbook and ATM card on the spot.......... which is generally enough for most people to access cash, make transfers in/out etc. Getting a cheque book style of account is a different matter, AFAIK.

As others have said, masses of information about all this on the forum if you search............

Siam commercial is excellent although like most Thai banks low interest, I walked out of my local branch within ten minutes cash card, chequing and deposit account, plus internet access all intact plus a free gift

100 bt is all you need.....

Thanks for the info guys. Sorry I didn't run a search first.