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Hello. I am currently in Thailand 60 day tourist visa with a 30 day extension. Would possibly like to open a bank account. Possibly with Kasikornbank. Have been told by members of staff that I need work permit to open one. Am I able to obtain a Work Permit with regards to my current status. My passport is stamped until 31st March 2025. Thanks for any advice and help that is coming forward…
I got my visa last month, and arrived in Bangkok 17th October.
I have tried asking at a few banks about opening an account and all have told me I need a work permit. I think this is not entirely true, as I know a few people on a retirement visa who have opened accounts.
Any tips on which banks or branches will open an account, and what is needed.
Is there a semi orderly guide posted anywhere for the sequence of events when moving to Thailand?
What I mean is say I arrive from the US with a international driving permit on an a 30 day exempt and grab the extension at the airport for a total 60 days, what needs to happen first besides a LEO and a 7-11 Toastie?
There must be some things dependent on others and a flow when it comes to establishing a bank account, long term rental, drivers license, Visa (ED or retirement), setting up utilities and long term phone and internet, etc
I know i need a bank account to get the visa, but do i need a rental agreement to get the bank account?
Do I pay cash to get the rental until I get the bank account set up?
Bringing an international driving permit, do i need rental agreement and the visa?
I am about a year from moving, but want to hopefully avoid a loop of denials with every action dependent on the others.
Bank help: I am trying to open a bank account to transfer money into a local bank from the USA. I need a translator to help me. If you speak both Thai and English, please reach out to me. I am located in Bangkok.