jphasia Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 What is the minimum age requirement to open a bank account in Thailand? For Thai citizen.ThanksSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgerking Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Hello 15 years of age for a Thai citizen. My daughter just opened one a few months ago, before that I had to have my name on her account. Hope this has helped you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphasia Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Thanks burgerking! I thought it was 18 years old... i will get my son to open one then as he is 17.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx355 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Talking about minimum age, what is the minimum age to get a driver license for a scooter in Thailand ? I know most kids drive they scooter at 14 year old with no license and no helmet but my Thai partner has a 15 year old daughter that want to use the scooter I would like to know if she can get a driver license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Might get a better response if you start a new thread. Topic here is bank account. Or just as easy, ask Mr Google. "Like many other countries, a driver's licence is required before someone can drive on any road in Thailand. Thai driver's licence is issued by the Department of Land Transport, Ministry of Transport and can be used throughout the Kingdom of Thailand and other ASEAN states.[1] The minimum age to drive a motor vehicle is 18 years old and 15 years old for motorcycle." Just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphasia Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 15 years old for motorbike and 18 for the carSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Not sure, but certainly not older than 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphasia Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 My son got his motorbike driving licence when he turned 15Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 31 minutes ago, Jonmarleesco said: Not sure, but certainly not older than 16. Please don't take this as a flame or a put down. But, why answer when you don't know ? A 5 second search on Google produces pages of info on the subject. Just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx355 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thank you to all for the quick replies and informative comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 My Son's school arranged an account for my son when he was 3 year old - Government savings bank. But I assume there is some guardianship arrangement, he's not walking round with a debit card just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfaboy Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Can probably only topped up with cash (i.e. not possible to transfer from any bankaccount to his). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzz Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I opened an account for my boy when he was 5 in bangkok bank. Not able to make with drawls and i am guardian but it means i can save for him and nobody else can touch it. Downside is savings interest 0.5% so i will be withdrawing it soon and putting it somewhere else as inflation will devalue it to much at that rate .Think of buying gold for long term investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzz Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 12 minutes ago, Halfaboy said: Can probably only topped up with cash (i.e. not possible to transfer from any bankaccount to his). No i transfer money from my account to his . Never tried it the other way though . Should not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphasia Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 I opened an account for my boy when he was 5 in bangkok bank. Not able to make with drawls and i am guardian but it means i can save for him and nobody else can touch it. Downside is savings interest 0.5% so i will be withdrawing it soon and putting it somewhere else as inflation will devalue it to much at that rate .Think of buying gold for long term investmentYes I know about this type of account. But my original question was an account for adult which he can manage by himself, having debit card, internet banking, transferring money...My son will turn 18 Years old this year and i was doubting if the requirements are 18 or 21...Anyway will ask my bank directly as it can also be depending on bank policies.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzz Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 23 minutes ago, jphasia said: Yes I know about this type of account. But my original question was an account for adult which he can manage by himself, having debit card, internet banking, transferring money... My son will turn 18 Years old this year and i was doubting if the requirements are 18 or 21... Anyway will ask my bank directly as it can also be depending on bank policies. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sorry but you asked the minimum age so i naturally assumed a child . If he is an adult he can do hiself . I opened my own account in uk natwest at 16 while i was working in a coal mine , living in my own flat . did not need daddy to do for me . So did all my 4 kids at 16, better he goes to the bank hiself. Not always get the correct advice from the bank . I was in my bangkok bank asking for a credit card so i have some protection when buying on the internet but was refused saying farangs not alowed . I then pointed out a big cardboard cutout of farangs with an advert for farangs to get a credit card in bangkok bank about 2 metres away . got the silly smile but no credit card . Also the first time i was told my boy at 5 could not have an account . Second time seen somebody else and was told ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphasia Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, dazzz said: Sorry but you asked the minimum age so i naturally assumed a child . If he is an adult he can do hiself . I opened my own account in uk natwest at 16 while i was working in a coal mine , living in my own flat . did not need daddy to do for me . So did all my 4 kids at 16, better he goes to the bank hiself. Not always get the correct advice from the bank . I was in my bangkok bank asking for a credit card so i have some protection when buying on the internet but was refused saying farangs not alowed . I then pointed out a big cardboard cutout of farangs with an advert for farangs to get a credit card in bangkok bank about 2 metres away . got the silly smile but no credit card . Also the first time i was told my boy at 5 could not have an account . Second time seen somebody else and was told ok Yes, my original question might be confusing. My son will turn 18 years old in May this year. So far, he has an account same as your son, which is control by his mum and basically nobody is touching it, just deposit some money. My girlfriend opened an account few years ago under her name but for his use. I deposit some money on it every month for his daily use. he has an ATM card on it for the withdraw and my girlfriend is controlling the flow through her internet banking. As he is becoming an adult soon, I am then thinking that he might able to open his own bank account, saving and maybe fixed deposit. As I will be back to Thailand this weekend, I will try to find out with the bank. Yes, I am used to the banks in Thailand and with the typical answers "cannot" and think knowing how find out. I am banking with Bangkok Bank and SCB. I am not working in Thailand. On Non O visa based on child but I managed to get 2 credit cards from Bangkok Bank without secured deposit and I have been able to open additional account without any issues so far. It really depends on the branch and the branch managers I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzz Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 18 hours ago, jphasia said: Yes, my original question might be confusing. My son will turn 18 years old in May this year. So far, he has an account same as your son, which is control by his mum and basically nobody is touching it, just deposit some money. My girlfriend opened an account few years ago under her name but for his use. I deposit some money on it every month for his daily use. he has an ATM card on it for the withdraw and my girlfriend is controlling the flow through her internet banking. As he is becoming an adult soon, I am then thinking that he might able to open his own bank account, saving and maybe fixed deposit. As I will be back to Thailand this weekend, I will try to find out with the bank. Yes, I am used to the banks in Thailand and with the typical answers "cannot" and think knowing how find out. I am banking with Bangkok Bank and SCB. I am not working in Thailand. On Non O visa based on child but I managed to get 2 credit cards from Bangkok Bank without secured deposit and I have been able to open additional account without any issues so far. It really depends on the branch and the branch managers I would say. More like who you speak to on the day and if they can be bothered to do it . First time i went there specifically to inquire about an account for my boy and was told by a man categorically no account for children and no credit card for farangs even though a big advert for farangs to apply for CC. Next time i went for something else and was seen by a very pleasant young woman so i asked her again and she said no problem and did it there and then as i still had his paperwork with me from the first time but never asked her about the CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygrr Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Can open an account earlier but have to be 16 to apply for ATM / Debit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenrunCM Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 it is 15 years and for all people not for Thais only, my son open a bankaccount, i didn´t have to sign anything, he got a Visacard, bankbook, and he can use even his card online, also internet banking, nothing different to my accounts, only first deposit has to be 10000 baht at Kasikorn bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepinthailand Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) As stated any age if parents are counter signies. No card no withdrawals.till 15 then they can take parents name off account and they can have a debit card. Motor bikes 15 same. Our son has two bankok bank and farmers government bank. Edited January 27, 2017 by Deepinthailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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