philcon Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hi, I want to open a bank account with Bangkok Bank in Chaing Mai, I have my Aussie passport with 30 day stay. (visa exempt) I have read it's not a big deal anymore but if anyone has had a good experience with a particular branch that would be good to know. I understand that some branches are easier than others. Thanks for any tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordblackader Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 The branch in KSK is the one everyone raves about, good English and shouldn't be a problem. Other branches will insist that you have a Thai person with you for verification (they sign a document to confirm that you are who you say you are sort of thing), if you have someone Thai with you any of the branches should be fine, I opened mine at the Chang Mai Gate branch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philcon Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thanks for this, what is KSK short for? Thanks once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordblackader Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thanks for this, what is KSK short for? Thanks once again Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Centre, Huaykaew Rd, spitting distance from the NW corner of the moat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Here is what you need, from the Bangkok Bank website: http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/SpecialServices/ForeignCustomers/Pages/Openinganaccountnew.aspx Foreigner with Long-stay or Tourist Visa Passport and one of the following documents: 2.1 An official document from another country, such as a document from the relevant agency giving evidence of the customer’s right to receive pension funds, OR a letter of reference from one of the following: Embassy or international organization Customer’s home bank to Bangkok Bank via the SWIFT messaging network Person acceptable to Bangkok Bank e.g. branch officer, customer, government officer or company executive Educational institution located in Thailand and acceptable to the bank Company that is acceptable to the bank, confirming the customer is in the process of getting a work permit 2.2 Other documents that show the name of the customer e.g. a document showing the ownership of real estate in Thailand such as a unit in a condominium Recently, even the foreigner-friendly Kad Suan Kaew mall branch of Bangkok Bank has been asking for documentation for their file as outlined above. So, if you know someone local who can "vouch" for you -- either Thai or foreign you may consider bringing them along. Also they will want to see proof of where you live and may ask for Cert. of Residency from Immigration. Really depends on how you present yourself and your story about why you want to open a bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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