CTO Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Had a mate get the account at Bangkok BAnk back in Songkran period. As said there are rules no one understands and just have a go. Don't be put off by stories of failure - they can't say no till you ask them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBum Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 HiIs it possible for a foreigner to open a bank account in Thailand.Even if your a tourist or would you need a permanent residence in Thailand. Yes. Yes. And No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Scrutinizer Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Just got a BKK Bank account a couple of weeks ago on my return (also sick of paying the 150 baht ATM fee - cunts). Showed my Thai driver's license, wife showed her ID. Got it after a while even though the new kid doing it for me was basically brain dead. Got a call a couple days later asking me to come in and bring my passport and visa so they could copy it for the main office, which wanted it. Not a problem as I'm on an O visa (married to a Thai) 1 year unlimited enries. Have an account and ATM card now at Bangkok Bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Some years ago (5+), I went to all the banks. Kasikorn was the only bank to allow me an account. Bangkok Bank had a letter with all that they required in order for you to have an account there. Most likely all the banks have changed, you just have to check around. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatone Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 how about a mortgage in my name, or does it have to be wifes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_schist Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Siam Commercial specifically say their foreign currency deposit accounts are available to foreign tourists. Siam Commercial Bank the latest love of my life found this info for me within about 90 seconds. I will be attempting open an account in about 14 days time. will post on what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 SCB and Bank of Ayudhaya on Koh Samui open accounts when you just walk in, no big deal at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexi Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Maybe not having a permanent address could make things difficult ie. where would they send the new ATM card to when the old one expired ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioman Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I'm still using ATM cards issued 13 years ago. Don't think they expire. If they do, or you lose one I guess you need to go to the branch, Doubt it would be posted. One point I've not seen mentioned here is that I think there are differences between a current account and a savings account. I have savings accounts with ATM cards , no questions asked. Not sure about a current account though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Maybe not having a permanent address could make things difficult ie. where would they send the new ATM card to when the old one expired ? The ATM card for my SCB savings account is good for 10 years (expires 2019). They don't mail them, you go into a branch and they give it to you right there. For me, they wear out long before they expire. It is a electronic use only Master Card debit card. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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