Opening A Bank Account

[jacobjm1]

I am moving to Thailand in July on an education visa.

I am a US citizen currently living in The Netherlands. When I leave the Netherlands I have to take my money with me, and would love to avoid having to transfer money twice, once back to the US and then to Thailand.

However, I don't have a residence is Thailand yet. Is there anyway possible for me to open a bank account in advance of my arrival?

Maybe something a Thai attorney could help with?

Jacob

[Tafia]

I don't believe you can do in advance, But no problem once you are here

[CharlieH]

Very simple and straight forward once you are here.

Recommend either Bangkok Bank or Kasikorn.

Just make sure you ask for a saving account not checking account etc. You'll get a passbook and ATM card/debit card.

[TommoPhysicist]

Transfer it to my Thai bank account, then when you open your Thai account, I can just transfer it back to you.

[jacobjm1]

Tafia, Charlie, thank you for the insights.

[Lite Beer]

Please use the pinned topic here. Thanks.

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