Which bank is generous enough to give me one?

I dont have working permit though. I need a bank in Pattaya

What visa are you on?

You do not need a work permit.

If you are there on a non imm o visa (or any other visa other than tourist) that should be enough with any bank.

i have tourist visa only 6 month valid I am from EU

Try Kasikorn they are sometimes accommodating.

Have just been talking to Thanachart(?) Bank in Big C (south) and all they said was needed is a passport and money !

what is Thanachart i have never heard about this bank?maybe they keep the money in socks

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what is Thanachart i have never heard about this bank?maybe they keep the money in socks

Radi, if you don't have a bank account, how did you buy your house? The one you are scared to leave in case you get burgled?

Go to Kasikorn, they will sort you out, decent online banking set-up as well.

sometimes we need 2 accounts, one only for massage inc

what is Thanachart i have never heard about this bank?maybe they keep the money in socks

Thanachart is one of the biggest finance companies in Thailand, I have financed the last two cars through them...pretty good service..dont know what the banking side is like

Try Kasikorn they are sometimes accommodating.

Very accommodating. I joined with my passport (no valid visa), local telephone number and address and some cash. Branch at the Avenue.

K Bank are very good, they mostly speak some English and their banks are everywhere, all you need is a passport and some money.

They will ask you to give an address and phone no., but usually don't need any written proof. (I presume you are happy with a passbook account)

Try a large branch where they will be used to dealing with foreigners.

In the unlikely event that the first attempt fails, just try another branch or bank, SCB Soi Khoatalo are usually OK.

And let us know how you get on.

Radi, if you don't have a bank account, how did you buy your house? The one you are scared to leave in case you get burgled?

+1

But I reckon, most "ladies" have a valid account, just in case, somebody has to send money for her sick mom/dad/water buffalo.

I am sure, they will be very, very helpful, if it comes to a house purchase...

But to be serious, I had good experiences with Bangkok Bank.

Years ago, a three months tourist visa was enough, to open an account.

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Kasikorn at Royal Garden Plaza.

My mate opened an account there with a 30 day entry stamp.

Kasikorn's been ok for me, online works well and no problems getting certificates for immigration, etc. 2nd Road Festival Center (The BigC), opened long time ago with a TR visa on the passport and couple of thousand baht to put into the account when opening. Gave hotel address at that time.

Buy house, buy condo etc....not even a Thai Bank Account...whoops.....

Buy house, buy condo etc....not even a Thai Bank Account...whoops.....

Radiola, although you give good entertainment value, might I ask a question?

Are you a real person?

Tanachart Bank is owned 49 % by Scotia Bank of Canada and has good reputaion for car financing.

sometimes we need 2 accounts, one only for massage inc

in that case do it the same way as you did the first.

Radi, if you don't have a bank account, how did you buy your house? The one you are scared to leave in case you get burgled?

+1

But I reckon, most "ladies" have a valid account, just in case, somebody has to send money for her sick mom/dad/water buffalo.

I am sure, they will be very, very helpful, if it comes to a house purchase...

But to be serious, I had good experiences with Bangkok Bank.

Years ago, a three months tourist visa was enough, to open an account.

yes i need account for take care (special gold account) you know what I mean right?

joking,

in bkk it was impossible to open the bank account, but in pattaya i guess no problem

do you also know if they have a special safe where you can keep passport or somthing so nobody will knick it from my house?

I asked for a safe deposit box at Kasikorn, they directed me to their bigger office near tukcom. Haven't been there yet, but I understood they'd have them.

I have A kasikorn and bangkok bank account.The only things They asked for was the passport and money.If your turned down ,go to another branch.

what is Thanachart i have never heard about this bank?maybe they keep the money in socks

Maybe an idea to get out and check the banks for the best deal if you are new to Thailand ?

I opened a savings account (with book) at TMB Bank on second road while on holiday years ago. I got a card for taking money from their ATM and have no trouble transfering money over from the UK using Swiift.