Thai Bank Account

[maccastime]

Has anyone experienced any problems attempting to open a bank account in one name,(Aus) as i remember last year i spoke to a guy in Thailand,who had dramas attempting to open such account? He told me he had Aus driver lic,credit cards,etc..and would you believe an Australian passport? and still had problems. I cant remember how he got on.

Can anyone enlighten me re this.

[prodriver]

Has anyone experienced any problems attempting to open a bank account in one name,(Aus) as i remember last year i spoke to a guy in Thailand,who had dramas attempting to open such account? He told me he had Aus driver lic,credit cards,etc..and would you believe an Australian passport? and still had problems. I cant remember how he got on. Can anyone enlighten me re this.

There have been plenty of postings regarding this topic. It seems a case of if you at first don't succeed, try, try again.....at various banks. Bear in mind that all retirees who are out here on one year extentions using the 800,000baht in the bank option have accounts in just their name. There have also been cases reported where even holiday makers have been able to open bank accounts here in Thailand with just a tourist visa.

[danboksida1]

Has anyone experienced any problems attempting to open a bank account in one name,(Aus) as i remember last year i spoke to a guy in Thailand,who had dramas attempting to open such account? He told me he had Aus driver lic,credit cards,etc..and would you believe an Australian passport? and still had problems. I cant remember how he got on. Can anyone enlighten me re this.

There have been plenty of postings regarding this topic. It seems a case of if you at first don't succeed, try, try again.....at various banks. Bear in mind that all retirees who are out here on one year extentions using the 800,000baht in the bank option have accounts in just their name. There have also been cases reported where even holiday makers have been able to open bank accounts here in Thailand with just a tourist visa.

Officially you need a form by the immigration office of the place you live stating that you have your official residency in Thailand.

But not all banks enforce this rule.

Like mentioned in the previous post just shop arround and you will find a bank where they will help you even without the immigrations certificate.

[brt224]

You need to provide a postal address in Thailand (can be your hotel). I recommend Kasikorn Bank (good service and easy).

[NHJ]

<br />You need to provide a postal address in Thailand (can be your hotel). I recommend Kasikorn Bank (good service and easy).<br />

I do also recommend kasikorn, no need of visa even a 30 day stamp is enough, i did test it personnaly in january 2008.

[lopburi3]

Bangkok Bank current policy statement from website:

How to open a Resident Baht Account

Foreign individual customers can open a resident Baht account with any of Bangkok Bank branches across Thailand. You need to bring along your passport together with relevant documents as follows:

If you are working in Thailand, you need to bring a work permit.

If you are living in Thailand, you need to bring a residence permit or a Certificate of Residence.

If you are a tourist or a student, you need to bring a letter of recommendation as follows:

A letter of recommendation from a person acceptable to Bangkok Bank such as a Bangkok Bank staff, a respected customer of Bangkok Bank, a respected university teacher, a respected company director or senior executive, prepared as Bangkok Bank's letter of recommendation form, as well as the person's a certified true copy of identification document e.g. ID card or government official ID card; or

A letter of recommendation from a reputable organization located in Thailand such as an embassy or an international organization; or

A letter of recommendation from your bank abroad, acceptable to Bangkok Bank, sent to Bangkok Bank via SWIFT

[maccastime]

Bangkok Bank current policy statement from website:

How to open a Resident Baht Account

Foreign individual customers can open a resident Baht account with any of Bangkok Bank branches across Thailand. You need to bring along your passport together with relevant documents as follows:

If you are working in Thailand, you need to bring a work permit.

If you are living in Thailand, you need to bring a residence permit or a Certificate of Residence.

If you are a tourist or a student, you need to bring a letter of recommendation as follows:

A letter of recommendation from a person acceptable to Bangkok Bank such as a Bangkok Bank staff, a respected customer of Bangkok Bank, a respected university teacher, a respected company director or senior executive, prepared as Bangkok Bank's letter of recommendation form, as well as the person's a certified true copy of identification document e.g. ID card or government official ID card; or

A letter of recommendation from a reputable organization located in Thailand such as an embassy or an international organization; or

A letter of recommendation from your bank abroad, acceptable to Bangkok Bank, sent to Bangkok Bank via SWIFT

Thanx again for this info much appreciated.

[maccastime]

Has anyone experienced any problems attempting to open a bank account in one name,(Aus) as i remember last year i spoke to a guy in Thailand,who had dramas attempting to open such account? He told me he had Aus driver lic,credit cards,etc..and would you believe an Australian passport? and still had problems. I cant remember how he got on. Can anyone enlighten me re this.

There have been plenty of postings regarding this topic. It seems a case of if you at first don't succeed, try, try again.....at various banks. Bear in mind that all retirees who are out here on one year extentions using the 800,000baht in the bank option have accounts in just their name. There have also been cases reported where even holiday makers have been able to open bank accounts here in Thailand with just a tourist visa.

Thanx for the info much appreciated

[maccastime]

Has anyone experienced any problems attempting to open a bank account in one name,(Aus) as i remember last year i spoke to a guy in Thailand,who had dramas attempting to open such account? He told me he had Aus driver lic,credit cards,etc..and would you believe an Australian passport? and still had problems. I cant remember how he got on. Can anyone enlighten me re this.

There have been plenty of postings regarding this topic. It seems a case of if you at first don't succeed, try, try again.....at various banks. Bear in mind that all retirees who are out here on one year extentions using the 800,000baht in the bank option have accounts in just their name. There have also been cases reported where even holiday makers have been able to open bank accounts here in Thailand with just a tourist visa.

Officially you need a form by the immigration office of the place you live stating that you have your official residency in Thailand.

But not all banks enforce this rule.

Like mentioned in the previous post just shop arround and you will find a bank where they will help you even without the immigrations certificate.

Many thanx for the info

[maccastime]

You need to provide a postal address in Thailand (can be your hotel). I recommend Kasikorn Bank (good service and easy).

Many thanx