At which bank can i open a debit account without a WP? I need a thai bank account because i will be staying very long.

Thanks..

I am with Kasikorn Bank, but I believe a number of Thai banks will provide a Debit Card linked to Visa/Mastercard without a need for WP. Note for online transactions you need to request Cyber banking facility. Security is provided by way of SMS notification to your mobile phone for one time password

Very interesting, thank you. Do you also have any details about the specifics of this credit card link?

Very interesting, thank you. Do you also have any details about the specifics of this credit card link?

I have a Bangkok Bank savings account and they gave me an ATM card so that I can withdraw money. You can also get ATM cards that double up as BTS cards.

Very interesting, thank you. Do you also have any details about the specifics of this credit card link?

It's all here, have a look at the savings account options, also have a look at the banking forum

http://www.kasikornbank.com/EN/Pages/Default.aspx

Thanks a lot. This means i can open a bank account with kasikorn without a WP, right?

Yes, I and many others have had one for years.

It's only a savings account so you don't get a cheque (check if you're from the US) book, but can get internet banking and a debit card that you can use worldwide and online.

As with all banks some Kasikorn branches may refuse to open an account, if so just try another branch, I have never been declined.

Thanks a bunch you old git. Greetings from Karel

What kind of VISA do u currently hold ????

I have a Savings Bank Account in Krung Thai Bank but I had a Non-Immigrant "O" when I opened the account..

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When I opened mine I had nothing more than a 30 day stamp in my passport, which Kasikorn didn't even look at.

What kind of VISA do u currently hold ????

I have a Savings Bank Account in Krung Thai Bank but I had a Non-Immigrant "O" when I opened the account..

Well i am recently divorced so i am coming on a tourist visa now.. Good question, sorry i forgot to mention

Thats right the old git confirms my suspicions. If you really want you can get a bank account merely on a stamp or a tourist visa.

I was told at Bangkok Bank that you needed a work or retirement visa.

Thats right the old git confirms my suspicions. If you really want you can get a bank account merely on a stamp or a tourist visa.

Plenty of information here. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/260738-opening-a-new-bank-account-in-thailand/

I was told at Bangkok Bank that you needed a work or retirement visa.

Try another branch, or another bank.

Edited April 1, 201214 yr by beechguy

Very interesting, thank you. Do you also have any details about the specifics of this credit card link?

It's not a Credit Card, but a Visa branded Debit Card. For a Credit Card in Thailand you would need a WP. You can get a Credit Card without a WP, but would need an O Visa and savings of 50k per month for six months - varies with different banks.

I was told at Bangkok Bank that you needed a work or retirement visa.

I have a Bangkok Bank account, with VISA debit/ATM card. No work permit, no retirement visa, but I did (and still do) have a 1 year non-immigrant 'O' visa. And Bangkok Bank DID check my passport for the visa (and copied it too).

Has anyone tried a KTB Bank Visa e-money card? I understand you dont need an account and that you just top it up (max Baht 30,000)

http://www.ktb.co.th...emoney_card.jsp

does it have a password you need to input everytime you use it? that would be better protection I think than a mere signature (that store clerks often dont bother to check)

Im thinking about getting one...

Edited April 2, 201214 yr by trajan