Left Thailand, Opening Sterling (GBP) account on the strength of a current Bangkok Bank account

[siamsaint]

I have a Bangkok Bank account which I opened easily using a Thai work visa. I now live outside of Thailand and no longer have a Thai working visa but would like to transfer my earnings from my current country (which has highly restrictive banking) to a Thai Sterling (GBP) account. I'm wondering if I can just go to Bangkok Bank and arrange a Sterling (GBP) account on the strength of my current Bangkok Bank account or if I'd need to provide documentation again? If I needed new documentation, what would that be? I'm not at retirement age and don't plan on buying a condominium. Thanks!

[blackcab]

There is no definitive answer as different branches within the same bank do different things.

It really is a case of turning up and asking them.

[Pib]

I think you will find each account opening requires all the paperwork as if you were never a customer of the bank. This Bangkok Bank webpage identifies the documents required to open a FCD. And as always, some branches are more receptive to new accounts for farangs that others.

[siamsaint]

Thanks guys, I agree with both posts.