Re: open the bank in thailand as tourists ? Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason1977 Updates here: Just opened a new account at Kasikorn.
They asked: What? now work permit?
Ah.. I have a thai driving license tough.
Ok that will do as well.
So in my experience. Have a driving license or yellow book house registration and any bank open you an account. (Non Immigrant Visa must have too)
This new ATM card you can apply for Shopping and use as Credit Card for verification process. | I am not sure if you can use use mis-matched names on the debit card once you have activated it for online shopping BUT as you know debit cards don't have your name on.
TIP:
When opening a bank account ask for two accounts for security. One for the ATM card and one to hold the funds, so you can transfer to the ATM account when needed.
Its an easy way to open two accounts at once, just use internet banking to transfer the funds from one account to the other.
They won't refuse you two account, as you know, ATM fraud is rife here at the moment.
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