Are these the BEST Burgers available in Bangkok ?

[tardelli]

is there Bank in pattaya to open bank account for foreign currency at all? us dolars or euro like that?

if yes which ?

Thanks

[tardelli]

I have GBP account at Kasikorn Pattaya Klang Branch (Near Soi Buakaow) I bet they also do USD & EUR

i have also thai baht account in kassikorn bank too

they do not opeen foreing currency account ( us dolar or euro )

its seldom in thailand to open foreign currency accunt in thai banks

they dont do it..

maybe in bkk some bank does ... i have no correct information about that

that why i ask about that here

[tardelli]

I have GBP account at Kasikorn Pattaya Klang Branch (Near Soi Buakaow) I bet they also do USD & EUR

you have GBP account there

are you sure ?

can you withdraw all your GBP when ever you want ( in the sameday withdraw ALL)

thanks

[Phil Conners]

Changed topic title from "open account" to "open bank account" as that is what the OP seems to ask about.

[tardelli]

I have GBP account at Kasikorn Pattaya Klang Branch (Near Soi Buakaow) I bet they also do USD & EUR

you have GBP account there

are you sure ?

can you withdraw all your GBP when ever you want ( in the sameday withdraw ALL)

thanks

Thanks for not believing me, but here is a scan of my bankbook (personal info blocked out)

i believe you % 100 thank you

[Darrel]

its seldom in thailand to open foreign currency accunt in thai banks

they dont do it..

The banks' websites seem to say the opposite.

[William Osborne]

Not sure its a good idea to hold foreign currency... seems to be losing value every year i'm banking my GBP wages straight to THB now ..

Edited July 31, 2011 by William Osborne

[jombom]

Yes, you can open foreign currency accounts in Thai banks, but they pay very little interest, and there are normally opening and closing charges, typically close to 1% each time, so what is the point ??

[Rinrada]

and also in bank krungthrep

http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok%20Bank/Personal%20Banking/Foreign%20Customers/Pages/Bangkok%20Bank%20Accounts.aspx

[luudee]

I have GBP account at Kasikorn Pattaya Klang Branch (Near Soi Buakaow) I bet they also do USD & EUR

i have also thai baht account in kassikorn bank too

they do not opeen foreing currency account ( us dolar or euro )

its seldom in thailand to open foreign currency accunt in thai banks

they dont do it..

maybe in bkk some bank does ... i have no correct information about that

that why i ask about that here

This is absolute nonsense. You don't know what you are writing about.

I have had a USD account with Bangkok Bank for over 15 years. Never an issue ... You have to go to the main branch on naklua, but I have not been there in years, no need ... it all works just fine ...

These days I hear they require a bit more than a tourist visa to open one ....

Cheers,

rudi

PS: I am in Pattaya now, when I was living in BKK, I went to the Sukhumvit Soi 8 branch, they did everything for me, USD withdrawals, transfer to Thai Bank account, etc. Now with Siam Comercial, I have a Thai Bank account, but can withdraw USD or EURO at the airport ATMs.

Edited July 31, 2011 by luudee