@Matthew ********

It really comes down to xenephobia and the inability to have any kind of rational thoughs.

@Derek *********

Again, this is complete non-sense. Bangkok bank had very clear rules about opening an account for tourists until recently. I opened an account with a visa-exempt several years ago by following their rules. No drama. Most branches are not very familiar with dealing with opening accounts for foreigners. So, it is best to deal with the main branch. Also, bank managers can approve opening an account if they choose. This was also clearly stated in their published rules.

@Derek *********

Complete non-sense. Even now, there is no regulation preventing a bank from opening an account for someone on a tourist visa or visa-exempt entry. The banks at the moment are choosing to not to open accounts. Once the crackdown on "mule accounts" has passed then the bank policies may return to normal.

@Omar *****

So, the banks are telling you what their requirements are based on your situation. However, you prefer to go back to the randoms on a public forum?

@Neil *****

Thailand will always live in the past. Deeply engrained xenophobic paranoia. As an example, I arrived in Singapore and went through the automated gates and it takes 15 seconds, no lines. With my passport details they can do all the required security checks instantly without a pointless arrival authorization. Last year I had a 5hr stopover in Changi. I entered and exited the country twice. Each time it took 15s and no lines at all.

@Rob *********

@Rob *********

Song Tien landport. The boat will make a stop for immigration and continue on to Chau Doc.

@Rob *********

Veryify the Van is going to Siem Reap and not just the border. It also may be the case there will be one van to the border and then change to another one on the Cambodia side. Maybe post again after you take your trip with an update.

@Rob *********

It is unclear if you are taking your own vehicle or rental across the border which is why you are getting these type of responses. I don't know if there are vans from Bangkok to Siem Reap but there are big buses. However, a flight is only 2000-2500 baht which is not that much more. 100% get an e-visa in advance. The Cambodia border officers will try to overcharge. If you do decide to take one of the International buses, verify if they will accept an e-visa. Some international buses insist on having a physical Visa in your passport. Finally, a nice way to get from Cambodia to Vietnam is to travel to Phnom Penh and take the boat to Chau Doc. Visit some in the Mekong and continue to HCMC.

The Tourist Visa is valid for 90 days. Which means you can enter Thailand up to 90 days after the Visa is issued. The duration is 60 days. A 30 day extention is available. However, if you plan to travel to other neighboring countries then plan to leave before the 60 days and return on a 30 day Visa exempt entry. If you are visiting multiple neighboring countries then you could just enter Visa exempt and leave before 30 days each entry. No Visa required.