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Originally Posted by Snuber
As of Jan 2014, tourists are not allowed to open any bank accounts at all banks except Bangkok Bank, unless you have a valid work permit.
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Below is a recent posting (26 May 2014) quoted from another forum. Google and read up on "opening a bank account in Thailand" rather than the so called "black and white policy".... This is Thailand.
"I opened one in Nonthaburi 2 months ago and there was no insurance fee. I had went to SCB next door before hand and they said I couldn't open it on a tourist visa but they would confer with head office and contact me... I am still waiting. However, when I left SCB I went next door to K-Bank and the girl straight away said No Problem. 10 minutes later I have an account and an ATM card. I had to deposit 1000 Baht which I didn't mind as I had a lot more to deposit anyway. That was it though, no other fees. Keep trying."