Thai Bank For Short-term(5-month) Visitor

[thaidiver]

Hi- I'm coming back to. Thailand next month, bringing cash, and need a bank that lets you open an account with a Tourist visa only. I might be transferring money from the US as well, so I need a bank that doesn't charge outrageous fees. I know you've all heard this one before. Help Please!

[twschw]

You can try Kasikorn but things have tightened up lately. Goodluck.

[tattoodrob]

SHOP AROUND WHEN U GET HERE,SHOULD FIND A BANK THAT DONT MIND

[PattayaParent]

I second Kasikorn.

A mate of mine opened an account with them on a Saturday morning at the branch in Royal Garden Plaza, 30 day stamp in his passport and no letter from Immigration required.

BUT different branches may have different rules.

[icequeen]

Got my bank account with Siam commercial bank in Pattaya in December with a 30 day stamp on arrival, no problems - no questions asked. Did have a thai address to give which may have helped but wasn't asked for any proof.