You know if this had been titled how to Open TBH Account on a tourist visa I could understand the OP's problem but we are missing something here

I have only dealt with this WP mantra once, and that was when I opened a Bangkok Bank Account so I could take advantage of the NY branch's ability to process EFTS. When they started this work permit nonsense I told the young lady to call the main Bangkok Bank office and ask them, sure enough after a few minutes of conversation on the phone she got back on her computer and I had my account in a few minutes, with ATM card and the ability to start Internet banking using that card at a BB ATM

It was a coding issue and a specific code had to be inputted to override the WP requirement during the application process

The vast majority of us have had no problem getting a Thai Bank account using a Non Immigrant Visa without a Work Permit so, IMHO, the OP's story is the exception not the norm

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You know if this had been titled how to Open TBH Account on a tourist visa I could understand the OP's problem but we are missing something here

I have only dealt with this WP mantra once, and that was when I opened a Bangkok Bank Account so I could take advantage of the NY branch's ability to process EFTS. When they started this work permit nonsense I told the young lady to call the main Bangkok Bank office and ask them, sure enough after a few minutes of conversation on the phone she got back on her computer and I had my account in a few minutes, with ATM card and the ability to start Internet banking using that card at a BB ATM

It was a coding issue and a specific code had to be inputted to override the WP requirement during the application process

The vast majority of us have had no problem getting a Thai Bank account using a Non Immigrant Visa without a Work Permit so, IMHO, the OP's story is the exception not the norm

The title of the post would make no difference. Myself and many others that responded have opened accounts on 30 or 60 day entries, with success. I have opened 3 in the last 18 months with less drama and did not require anyone's help. I consider myself pretty self sufficient and have some common sense. I think that helps alot.

I did not consider TMB because they do not offer English language on their website.

You were right to avoid them . Every chance they would have refused you.