How to Open a Bank Account in Thailand - Page 4

**ian71** · #31 27-08-10, 03:01 AM

hi i opened a Ayutthaya bank account and got a visa debit card, i have a non immigrant o visa, 300bht for the card and 500bht minimum to put into your account, but this is your money so your only paying for the card, im not sure about yearly charges and i have not yet tried the online banking, but the card works abroad but online payments is not that easy as the card does not have your name on it, ive been told it takes one week if i want my name put on the card? its free to use the card in the area you take out the card, pattaya for me, but if i use in phuket or bangkok it will cost me 20bht per transaction even with the same bank, hope this helps someone, cheers

**PJ_Quek** · #32 27-08-10, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ian71

hi i opened a Ayutthaya bank account and got a visa debit card, i have a non immigrant o visa, 300bht for the card and 500bht minimum to put into your account, but this is your money so your only paying for the card, im not sure about yearly charges and i have not yet tried the online banking, but the card works abroad but online payments is not that easy as the card does not have your name on it, ive been told it takes one week if i want my name put on the card? its free to use the card in the area you take out the card, pattaya for me, but if i use in phuket or bangkok it will cost me 20bht per transaction even with the same bank, hope this helps someone, cheers

Pattaya is Chonburi province. I supposed they follow according to the province.

**ravip** · #33 27-08-10, 09:35 PM

What about foreign Banks? e.g. Standard Chartered or HSBC?
What are the pro's & con's (Local vs foreign banks)

**PJ_Quek** · #34 27-08-10, 10:34 PM

If you want more accessibility to ATM, local banks are better option.

**David_Loves_Ubonwan** · #35 27-08-10, 10:37 PM

HSBC is "The World's Local Bank" according to their advertising...

David

**PJ_Quek** · #36 28-08-10, 01:19 PM

http://www.kasikornbank.com/EN/Servi...ages/KATM.aspx

This is the info regarding Kasikorn Bank's ATM withdrawal details. I suppose other banks' regulations like KTB and SCB are more or less similar.

**JWNY** · #37 29-08-10, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ_Quek

I have opened a kasikorn bank account last week in Khon Kaen University branch. Their annual fee is 200 THB. One time card fee is 100 THB. Though their opening procedures and staff are pretty friendly. I had a Thai friend to help me and do the Thai translation. Application form is in English. I only brought my passport and money to open the account.

Ok, so foreigners or non-residents should have no issue opening an account. Thanks for your advice, i am keen to open a Kasikorn account too

JWNY

**high till dry** · #38 29-08-10, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JWNY

Ok, so foreigners or non-residents should have no issue opening an account. Thanks for your advice, i am keen to open a Kasikorn account too

JWNY

for monthly fund transfer?

until now i no need lei