Easiest Place to Open a Thai Bank Account

You can’t just go to any Thai bank with your tourist visa and open an account. Most of the time you’ll be rejected.

Thailand is becoming more strict in preventing short-term visitors from opening accounts here.

But if you hold a non-immigrant visa, some bank branches are far easier than others. This guide covers where foreigners have the best luck, and what to use instead if you’re only here on a tourist visa or visa exemption.

Premium guide

This guide is part of TSK Premium

Premium members get the full guide, plus every other in-depth guide and our planning tools.

  • 145 in-depth premium guides
  • Move Planner and Document Helper
  • Member deals every month
  • Up to 10% off a trusted visa agent
US$1.67/mobilled US$19.99 a year60-day money-back guarantee
Photo of author

Thailand Starter Kit creates free guides for anyone looking to work, live, retire, study, or start businesses in Thailand. Feel free to reach out with suggestions and article requests.

Questions About This Article?
Please post them in our Reddit community at /r/expatden.