radiola Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Which bank is generous enough to give me one? I dont have working permit though. I need a bank in Pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maprao Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiola Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 i have tourist visa only 6 month valid I am from EU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Try Kasikorn they are sometimes accommodating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theboy Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Have just been talking to Thanachart(?) Bank in Big C (south) and all they said was needed is a passport and money ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiola Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 what is Thanachart i have never heard about this bank?maybe they keep the money in socks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 ^ http://www.thanachartbank.co.th/TbankCMSFrontend/defaulten.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prefabs Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Go to Kasikorn, they will sort you out, decent online banking set-up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiola Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 sometimes we need 2 accounts, one only for massage inc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoedan Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 K Bank are very good, they mostly speak some English and their banks are everywhere, all you need is a passport and some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rott Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel_tins Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) 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. Edited May 25, 2012 by vel_tins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Kasikorn at Royal Garden Plaza. My mate opened an account there with a 30 day entry stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaPhom Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Buy house, buy condo etc....not even a Thai Bank Account...whoops..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prefabs Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx355 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Tanachart Bank is owned 49 % by Scotia Bank of Canada and has good reputaion for car financing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marstons Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 sometimes we need 2 accounts, one only for massage inc in that case do it the same way as you did the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiola Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattel Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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