Sole Name Bank Account In A Bank In Thailand

[starve4visa]

How to open a sole name bank account in a bank in Thailand to deposit your 400 000 THB for a visa, without working in Thailand and having a work permit?

[Lite Beer]

How to open a sole name bank account in a bank in Thailand to deposit your 400 000 THB for a visa, without working in Thailand and having a work permit?

Walk into a bank and ask to open a bank account.

You may be lucky first time . You may have to try a few, but you will get one.

Members report more success by trying Kasikorn or SCB.

[ubonjoe]

Many banks will do it. You just have to try different banks and branches.

Since you are wanting to open an account with 400,000 baht I assume its for a marriage extension. If your wife has a bank account you should find it easier at the same bank as her account using her as a reference.

Also a letter/statement from your embassy confirming your address will help. If you can get a certificate of residence from immigration thats even better and free.

This webpage is the best I have found on any bank website that gives info on opening an account.

http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok+Bank/Pe...+Accounts.htm#1

[thaicbr]

It tends to be easier in the tourist areas. I got my 1st one in Hua hin then went back to my home town they 1st said no, so i showed them the other banks pass book then it was 'ok no problem'........ go figure.

[starve4visa]

Many banks will do it. You just have to try different banks and branches.

Since you are wanting to open an account with 400,000 baht I assume its for a marriage extension. If your wife has a bank account you should find it easier at the same bank as her account using her as a reference.

Also a letter/statement from your embassy confirming your address will help. If you can get a certificate of residence from immigration thats even better and free.

This webpage is the best I have found on any bank website that gives info on opening an account.

http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok+Bank/Pe...+Accounts.htm#1

Well thank you,

How do you say certificate of residence in Thai, please?

[Lite Beer]

This is the form used for applying for a Residence Certificate from Immigration. You really should not need it.

[ubonjoe]

Link to download certificate of residence application: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/pdf/tm18.pdf