Best Bank In Thailand ?

[fanciman]

Other than Citibank Thailand can somebody recommend a good bank for farangs here?

I don't want it to run out of money, for example!

I would hope to have english speaking support and internet banking and cheap access to ATMs.

[aussman]

Other than Citibank Thailand can somebody recommend a good bank for farangs here?

I don't want it to run out of money, for example! 

I would hope to have english speaking support and internet banking and cheap access to ATMs.

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ive been using the siam commercial bank for a year now....always fast efficiet friendly service. initially had some trouble transferring a large sum via a debit card but it was resolved when i found someone who knew what they were doing......

[Steve2UK]

There's a lengthy thread on this in the Jobs, Economy, Banking etc sub-forum:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=36085

[h5n1]

i really like siam commerical as well. i only use scb.

[stephanbkk]

I have several accounts. Thai Military bank (No English) I opened when I first arrived. Bangkok Bank because I thought it was the best and they spoke English. But the last 4 years I have done most of my banking through Siam Commercial Bank. Everytime I travel to the States or UK or even within Asia I have never had a problem withdrawing money. Also a few weeks ago I lost my ATM card (machine ate it) called them and they spoke great English and they stopped my account. Next day they quickly (20 minutes) got me a new ATM card and updated my account. I also have credit cards through them and they were very helpful in establishing these accounts. They were also voted number one for retail and commercial bank in some survey recently - beating out Bangkok Bank which had been number 1 the last 3 years

[RBWilson]

HSBC - Only one branch (Rama IV) but universal Thai ATM access. If you want a Thai Credit Card, SCB is not a good choice.

[AsiaWolfie]

If you want a Thai Credit Card, SCB is not a good choice.

you should have mentioned WHY it is not a good choice......

[RBWilson]

SCB Will normally not give credit cards to foreigners - they sometimes offer a secured credit card where you must maintain a secured savings account equal to your credit limit.