thaitero Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Friend is coming to Pattaya with 30 day stamp. Needs local account + ATM. Internet access is plus but not must to have. Any recent Pattaya experiences so this could be accomplished without using all day for this task. I have 2 accounts but they are opened several years ago so i have no idea what they need/ask now to open account. Thank you very much for any help which will save time.. Edited February 26, 2016 by thaitero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiflyer1 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Far as i know most the banks require a residency certificate from Jomtien Immigration..............dont think he will get one on a 30 day stamp. That said a friend of mine has just opened an account and he was on a 30 day extension stamp from Jomtien after a 60 day tourist visa................he did however have to take out an accident insurance policy which cost him 4k baht ......Bangkok Bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 There's a newly opened Bangkok bank on Central Road, east of Big C Extra, just walk towards Foodland, Its on the same row of buildings as the SS hotel and Ducati Dealer, being recently opened, they're on a drive for new customers and new accounts, they're sure to overlook/smooth over some requirements as they're getting into shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyjim5 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Attempting to open a bank account with a 30 day visa exempt entry in the passport will be very challenging ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flago007 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I'm on a triple visa ,could I open a account at all.I got this before the change in Nov,by a few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) On the Bangkok Bank website is says.. Even if you are only visiting Thailand fora relatively short period of time, you can open a savings account and get a debitcard to use for shopping and ATM withdrawals. All you will need to provideis your passport and one other official identification document – for example,a reference letter from your embassy,your home bank or a person acceptableto the bank. You will also need to provide evidence of your address in Thailand as well as your regular address in your home country. Edited February 27, 2016 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've opened numerous Bangkok Bank savings accounts with just a 30 day stamp and a residency certificate (you need an address of some kind so they can send statements and such). Remember - SAVINGS account (which comes with an ATM debit card). NOT a chequing account. NO "internet" banking. Just a SAVINGS account (regular and fixed term deposits). Dear old dad was turned down only because when he tried, he only had a week left on his 30 day stamp. When he came back 6 weeks later, no problem. Once I got my Non-O(A) I was able to get internet banking as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've opened numerous Bangkok Bank savings accounts with just a 30 day stamp and a residency certificate (you need an address of some kind so they can send statements and such). Remember - SAVINGS account (which comes with an ATM debit card). NOT a chequing account. NO "internet" banking. Just a SAVINGS account (regular and fixed term deposits). Dear old dad was turned down only because when he tried, he only had a week left on his 30 day stamp. When he came back 6 weeks later, no problem. Once I got my Non-O(A) I was able to get internet banking as well. Do Bangkok Bank send statements? In nearly 10 years with an SCB savings account I have never had any correspondence from them? Once you have an account I would be surprised if you cannot then get internet banking with it - no matter what your visa status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) I can not help with recent experiences. Last one is from 2012 (a mate). But really first stop for trouble free account opening is Kasikorn Bank. Two positive experiences with the branch in Royal Garden at beach road, 1st floor. Nothing more than a passport needed, business card from hotel. Savings account, ATM card AND internet access. As others wrote: make clear that you want a savings account (no credit, no credit card just debit card). About address: I NEVER got any postal mail from Kasikorn. They didn't even care to change address from hotel address to my current residential address. Thai banks don't send account statements or the like for savings account. The account book is all what is updated. Also never got this from Bangkok Bank or SCB. Just some advertisement or party invitation. Annoying: they also don't send a reminder when your ATM card expires. So check regularly especially when going on a trip. (for a new ATM card you need to have the account book at hand, passport is not sufficient) Edited February 27, 2016 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've opened numerous Bangkok Bank savings accounts with just a 30 day stamp and a residency certificate (you need an address of some kind so they can send statements and such). Remember - SAVINGS account (which comes with an ATM debit card). NOT a chequing account. NO "internet" banking. Just a SAVINGS account (regular and fixed term deposits). Dear old dad was turned down only because when he tried, he only had a week left on his 30 day stamp. When he came back 6 weeks later, no problem. Once I got my Non-O(A) I was able to get internet banking as well. Do Bangkok Bank send statements? In nearly 10 years with an SCB savings account I have never had any correspondence from them? Once you have an account I would be surprised if you cannot then get internet banking with it - no matter what your visa status. Agree, never got documents from SCB. And that is good. Everything is online available. Absolutely sufficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soisanuk Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've opened numerous Bangkok Bank savings accounts with just a 30 day stamp and a residency certificate (you need an address of some kind so they can send statements and such). Remember - SAVINGS account (which comes with an ATM debit card). NOT a chequing account. NO "internet" banking. Just a SAVINGS account (regular and fixed term deposits). Dear old dad was turned down only because when he tried, he only had a week left on his 30 day stamp. When he came back 6 weeks later, no problem. Once I got my Non-O(A) I was able to get internet banking as well. Do Bangkok Bank send statements? In nearly 10 years with an SCB savings account I have never had any correspondence from them? Once you have an account I would be surprised if you cannot then get internet banking with it - no matter what your visa status. Bangkok Bank will allow online banking if you are on a long stay extension; they will open a savings account for Visa Exempt or Tourist Visa entry, but will not set up the account for online banking. If you are from USA, some banks are apparently refusing to open accounts because of FACTA reporting requirements. Bangkok Bank has signed an agreement with IRS in USA - they will open an account, but will require a Taxpayer ID form be completed. IRS Form W-9 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 If you are from USA, some banks are apparently refusing to open accounts because of FACTA reporting requirements And if you are not from the US (not taxable in the US) you have to sign some form. I never read it in detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 On the Bangkok Bank website is says.. Even if you are only visiting Thailand for a relatively short period of time, you can open a savings account and get a debit card to use for shopping and ATM withdrawals. All you will need to provide is your passport and one other official identification document – for example, a reference letter from your embassy, your home bank or a person acceptable to the bank. You will also need to provide evidence of your address in Thailand as well as your regular address in your home country. I don't think the Bangkok Bank managers are too interested in their website, just like the other Thai banks they will just make up their own rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyjim5 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) I've opened numerous Bangkok Bank savings accounts with just a 30 day stamp and a residency certificate (you need an address of some kind so they can send statements and such). Remember - SAVINGS account (which comes with an ATM debit card). NOT a chequing account. NO "internet" banking. Just a SAVINGS account (regular and fixed term deposits). Dear old dad was turned down only because when he tried, he only had a week left on his 30 day stamp. When he came back 6 weeks later, no problem. Once I got my Non-O(A) I was able to get internet banking as well. Where did you obtain the Residency Certificate whilst on a "30 day stamp" ? Did you also meet all the other requirement of the BKK bank ? If so how ? "Even if you are only visiting Thailand for a relatively short period of time, you can open a savings account and get a debit card to use for shopping and ATM withdrawals. All you will need to provide is your passport and one other official identification document – for example,a reference letter from your embassy,your home bank or a person acceptable to the bank. You will also need to provide evidence of your address in Thailand as well as your regular address in your home country." Edited February 27, 2016 by sunnyjim5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've opened numerous Bangkok Bank savings accounts with just a 30 day stamp and a residency certificate (you need an address of some kind so they can send statements and such). Remember - SAVINGS account (which comes with an ATM debit card). NOT a chequing account. NO "internet" banking. Just a SAVINGS account (regular and fixed term deposits). Dear old dad was turned down only because when he tried, he only had a week left on his 30 day stamp. When he came back 6 weeks later, no problem. Once I got my Non-O(A) I was able to get internet banking as well. Where did you obtain the Residency Certificate whilst on a "30 day stamp" ? I obtained a residency certificate at Phitsanulok immigration on a 30 day visa exemption in order to obtain a driving license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyjim5 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've opened numerous Bangkok Bank savings accounts with just a 30 day stamp and a residency certificate (you need an address of some kind so they can send statements and such). Remember - SAVINGS account (which comes with an ATM debit card). NOT a chequing account. NO "internet" banking. Just a SAVINGS account (regular and fixed term deposits). Dear old dad was turned down only because when he tried, he only had a week left on his 30 day stamp. When he came back 6 weeks later, no problem. Once I got my Non-O(A) I was able to get internet banking as well. Where did you obtain the Residency Certificate whilst on a "30 day stamp" ? I obtained a residency certificate at Phitsanulok immigration on a 30 day visa exemption in order to obtain a driving license. You were lucky ! What was the cost ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onekoolguy Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 The yellow bank is usually the easiest. Passport and recipe from where your staying might get you a savings acct with atm access? Worked for a friend. Each branch might tell you a different story so don't give up too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've opened numerous Bangkok Bank savings accounts with just a 30 day stamp and a residency certificate (you need an address of some kind so they can send statements and such). Remember - SAVINGS account (which comes with an ATM debit card). NOT a chequing account. NO "internet" banking. Just a SAVINGS account (regular and fixed term deposits). Dear old dad was turned down only because when he tried, he only had a week left on his 30 day stamp. When he came back 6 weeks later, no problem. Once I got my Non-O(A) I was able to get internet banking as well. Where did you obtain the Residency Certificate whilst on a "30 day stamp" ? I obtained a residency certificate at Phitsanulok immigration on a 30 day visa exemption in order to obtain a driving license. You were lucky ! What was the cost ? Very minimal it was two years ago I think it was 200 baht,I must add that I had previous extensions of stay for visiting a Thai child and have been using this particular office since it replaced the Nan one for people living in Phetchabun province. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfj Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 In November I opened an account on 30 day tourist visa in Chiang Mai. I tried four banks and finally 2nd Bangkok Bank agreed if I had a Thai friend to confirm my details. He did and they opened the account with passbook and visa card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Far as i know most the banks require a residency certificate from Jomtien Immigration..............dont think he will get one on a 30 day stamp. That said a friend of mine has just opened an account and he was on a 30 day extension stamp from Jomtien after a 60 day tourist visa................he did however have to take out an accident insurance policy which cost him 4k baht ......Bangkok Bank Sucked in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've opened numerous Bangkok Bank savings accounts with just a 30 day stamp and a residency certificate (you need an address of some kind so they can send statements and such). Remember - SAVINGS account (which comes with an ATM debit card). NOT a chequing account. NO "internet" banking. Just a SAVINGS account (regular and fixed term deposits). Dear old dad was turned down only because when he tried, he only had a week left on his 30 day stamp. When he came back 6 weeks later, no problem. Once I got my Non-O(A) I was able to get internet banking as well. Do Bangkok Bank send statements? In nearly 10 years with an SCB savings account I have never had any correspondence from them? Once you have an account I would be surprised if you cannot then get internet banking with it - no matter what your visa status. SCB wont even answer my whinging emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khon Kaen Dave Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 When i came to live i khon kaen,i am English,in Thailand for 16 years) went to the SCB to open a savings account,i already have an account with the kasicorn,in pattaya.My wife also banks with SCB.I took my passport (non o and retirement visa) and the marriage cert,my proof of address here,and my Thai drivers licence(just in case) before i could open the account the girl produced a paper that i had to fill out.it was all about me not being an American.The questions it asked were pretty harsh,about tax in the UK,had i ever been involved/owned any bushiness's in the USA,and many other declarative questions.I asked why and she told me 'cannot open a account for American' I never realised that there was a problem with Americans opening accounts here.I was told it was because Americans are still liable for income tax in their own country,and The USA has an agreement with Tahiland to inform the USA government of their citizens opening accounts here.I can understand the Americans being pisosed at having to declare any monies earned here and having to pay tax on them back home. The Guy who was helping me with the account did tell me that to get around it,a lot of USA citizens are going to Singapore and opening accounts there.The story goes,and please correct me if i am wrong.That with a bank account there, it is easy to get a Singaporean Passport and then to enter Thailand as a Singaporean citizen.An American guy,(who has a pottery business here told me was still being made to pay tax to uncle Sam and he hadn't even lived there for 5 years Has anybody else heard of this situation,'cos its new's to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soc Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I can not help with recent experiences. Last one is from 2012 (a mate). But really first stop for trouble free account opening is Kasikorn Bank. Two positive experiences with the branch in Royal Garden at beach road, 1st floor. Nothing more than a passport needed, business card from hotel. Savings account, ATM card AND internet access. As others wrote: make clear that you want a savings account (no credit, no credit card just debit card). About address: I NEVER got any postal mail from Kasikorn. They didn't even care to change address from hotel address to my current residential address. Thai banks don't send account statements or the like for savings account. The account book is all what is updated. Also never got this from Bangkok Bank or SCB. Just some advertisement or party invitation. Annoying: they also don't send a reminder when your ATM card expires. So check regularly especially when going on a trip. (for a new ATM card you need to have the account book at hand, passport is not sufficient) l can confirm that this is true. l opened a savings account with Kasikorn Bank in 2012 & when l go to Australia l just top it up from there. The money is in my account within just a few hours & l could draw upon it immediately. Never had any trouble. Don't get any interest but l don't pay any fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soc Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Why is the US so harsh on their own citizens yet so lenient on guest workers? l didn't know that Americans paid tax outside of the USA. I drove grain trucks in the US in 2007 & as a foreigner we didn't pay any tax. Most of the other drivers were either Aussies or South Africans. l had a work permit that lasted 6 months & could have extended it if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 On the Bangkok Bank website is says.. Even if you are only visiting Thailand for a relatively short period of time, you can open a savings account and get a debit card to use for shopping and ATM withdrawals. All you will need to provide is your passport and one other official identification document – for example, a reference letter from your embassy, your home bank or a person acceptable to the bank. You will also need to provide evidence of your address in Thailand as well as your regular address in your home country. I have been here 15 years and I am on a retirement visa with a bank account in Pattaya.I wanted open a new account in Minburi with both Farmers Bank and Bangkok Bank.They said that I would need a resident certificate or work permit now .My understanding is this is because The IRS in the US requires thinks from the banks about American citizens accounts reporting.and the banks now say no new accounts for Americans otherwise.For Europeans ? Don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've opened numerous Bangkok Bank savings accounts with just a 30 day stamp and a residency certificate (you need an address of some kind so they can send statements and such). Remember - SAVINGS account (which comes with an ATM debit card). NOT a chequing account. NO "internet" banking. Just a SAVINGS account (regular and fixed term deposits). Dear old dad was turned down only because when he tried, he only had a week left on his 30 day stamp. When he came back 6 weeks later, no problem. Once I got my Non-O(A) I was able to get internet banking as well. Where did you obtain the Residency Certificate whilst on a "30 day stamp" ? Did you also meet all the other requirement of the BKK bank ? If so how ? The first few Residency Certificates I obtained were all while I was on 30 day stamps and were for opening bank accounts and buying motorcycles (and obtained from Jomtien Immigration). (Of note, I was renting an apartment at the time, not living in a hotel.) Obviously I had my passport and proof of residence (kind of goes with the whole "Residency Certificate" thing). Never needed a reference letter of any kind and my first deposit was a whopping 1,000 baht. As for bank paperwork - I actually am holding a statement from Bangkok Bank that just arrived in my mailbox yesterday. I think they only send them out twice a year anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) I've opened numerous Bangkok Bank savings accounts with just a 30 day stamp and a residency certificate (you need an address of some kind so they can send statements and such). Remember - SAVINGS account (which comes with an ATM debit card). NOT a chequing account. NO "internet" banking. Just a SAVINGS account (regular and fixed term deposits). Dear old dad was turned down only because when he tried, he only had a week left on his 30 day stamp. When he came back 6 weeks later, no problem. Once I got my Non-O(A) I was able to get internet banking as well. You will also need to provide evidence of your address in Thailand as well as your regular address in your home country." Do you believe a signed Bank Statement in English language from the home country will be accepted? And for the local address; utilities bill from 3bb? Or must be included a confirmation from the embassy? Apart from that online banking is very helpful. Since the banks (at least SCB) added the phone verification i feel somehow safer. Top Up sim card, pay bills online, use a virtual web creditcard for online shopping and so on. Edited February 27, 2016 by alocacoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Why is the US so harsh on their own citizens yet so lenient on guest workers? l didn't know that Americans paid tax outside of the USA. I drove grain trucks in the US in 2007 & as a foreigner we didn't pay any tax. Most of the other drivers were either Aussies or South Africans. l had a work permit that lasted 6 months & could have extended it if necessary. The USA tax collection agency is The Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All US citizens are liable for taxes anywhere. There are of course foreign income exclusions, deductions, tax free investments, and tons of stuff I won't go into. But there is no escaping the IRS rules and USA laws. That was never a big problem with other countries. The troubles started recently with this FACTA thing and the USA pressuring countries to have them report any financial dealings with USA citizens. Look at the Swiss bank accounts that used to be so secure and secretive. The USA went after them hard. Of course there were some illegal money there, criminals, drugs, tax evasion etc. But now the USA pressure makes paperwork and forms for the Thai banks or financial institutions. I don't blame the Thais for now wanting to deal with it. That doesn't help the average USA citizen abroad, but the USA doesn't care much about the average tourist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 On the Bangkok Bank website is says.. Even if you are only visiting Thailand for a relatively short period of time, you can open a savings account and get a debit card to use for shopping and ATM withdrawals. All you will need to provide is your passport and one other official identification document – for example, a reference letter from your embassy, your home bank or a person acceptable to the bank. You will also need to provide evidence of your address in Thailand as well as your regular address in your home country. I have been here 15 years and I am on a retirement visa with a bank account in Pattaya.I wanted open a new account in Minburi with both Farmers Bank and Bangkok Bank.They said that I would need a resident certificate or work permit now .My understanding is this is because The IRS in the US requires thinks from the banks about American citizens accounts reporting.and the banks now say no new accounts for Americans otherwise.For Europeans ? Don't know. A long time ago when I got my BB account I believe I needed a residence certificate too, but that was an easy item to obtain. For me over 10 years ago. I am European. I have heard the conditions imposed on US citizens is deterring the local banks. Long arm of uncle Sam eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 On the Bangkok Bank website is says.. Even if you are only visiting Thailand for a relatively short period of time, you can open a savings account and get a debit card to use for shopping and ATM withdrawals. All you will need to provide is your passport and one other official identification document – for example, a reference letter from your embassy, your home bank or a person acceptable to the bank. You will also need to provide evidence of your address in Thailand as well as your regular address in your home country. I don't think the Bangkok Bank managers are too interested in their website, just like the other Thai banks they will just make up their own rules. I know the conditions vary from bank to bank and even branch to branch, but here in Pattaya BB seem very keen to accommodate foreigners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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