Opening A Savings Account Whileot Working In Thailand

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I need to open a savings account with Krung Thai Bank in Bangkok. I am not currently working in Thailand. Still, trying some branches in shopping malls, I was regularly asked for a work permit as a requirement to open a savings account. So, as a tourist, can one open a simple savings account at Krung Thai Bank? And if yes, which branch is 'tourist-friendly'?

[Tomkagai]

Seeing as no one is trying to help you...I will have ago...Banks will open a bank acc for you on a tourist visa....think the problem you have had is that you have been trying open it at a satellite branch...go to a main office....

If Krung Thai will not help you, try SCB or K-bank, but again a main branch not a satellite...

[pkrv]

Does it have to be Krung Thai?

There has been considerable success with Bangkok Bank (who have the best ATM's in English and Best facilities). There is even a step by step guide to opening an account on a tourist visa.

See this thread

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=190126