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Posted 2009-05-29 16:35:51
 beechguy, on 2009-05-29 01:43:07, said:
For 2) Why don't you call the automated phone line system and check on your balance?
beechguy - Thanks very much indeed - I had no idea such a facility existed. Looked it up on the site
http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok+Bank/Pe...ing/Default.htm
But cannot test this as I stupidly left my passbook in Bangkok.
I guess my western mind just goes 'crunch' thinking about such 'archaic' concepts as phone banking. None the less it is better than nothing, and could help me remotely monitor my account. I will check this out the next time I am in Bangkok.
THANKS - PKRV 
<edit OPPS Just noticed - Call our friendly customer service representatives now on 1333 - Is this service only available in Thailand? If so it defeats the objective I have of remotely monitoring the account from the UK (in my case). End edit>
Edited by pkrv, 2009-05-29 16:46:19.
Posted 2009-05-29 18:04:39
Ohh BTW UK land and mobile phones just die if you dial +661333 or 00661333
Posted 2009-06-01 14:30:06
pkrv, on 2009-05-29 16:35:51, said: beechguy, on 2009-05-29 01:43:07, said: For 2) Why don't you call the automated phone line system and check on your balance?
beechguy - Thanks very much indeed - I had no idea such a facility existed. Looked it up on the site
http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok+Bank/Pe...ing/Default.htm
But cannot test this as I stupidly left my passbook in Bangkok.
I guess my western mind just goes 'crunch' thinking about such 'archaic' concepts as phone banking. None the less it is better than nothing, and could help me remotely monitor my account. I will check this out the next time I am in Bangkok.
THANKS - PKRV
<edit OPPS Just noticed - Call our friendly customer service representatives now on 1333 - Is this service only available in Thailand? If so it defeats the objective I have of remotely monitoring the account from the UK (in my case). End edit>
Excuse the late reply, was out of town a few days. If outside of Thailand, you can try 66-2645-5555. You can use the number on your Be 1st card if you have that with you, and don't need the account number from the passbook. Not online banking, but as you said, better than nothing!
Posted 2009-06-01 23:43:06
Bangkok Bank rules for foreigners opening internet banking are thus:
- any long stay visa (Non Imm B, O, OA, spouse, diplomat, etc etc) can apply at any branch - you need passport plus one other form of ID which may include a driver's license (if that shows an address) + the accounts that you want to view on internet banking. For worker, forget the drivers license and use the WP.
- for tourist visa holders - there needs to be demonstrated evidence that you're not just a regular tourist (i.e. living in Thailand, home owning, family commitments etc). They won't do this on a "new account" or itinerant tourist - some degree of length of stay is required.
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Posted 2009-06-02 17:10:39
Okay Guys, I went to Kasakorn on Sukumviet yesterday. If I told you all that it took 5 minuets that might be pushing it. Maybe it was the time of day that I went but I got a number and they called me right in. He spoke not a single word of English and it didn’t seem to matter anyway. Passport, local address, cell phone number, 500 baht, and sign everywhere he put an X. No questions or small talk what so ever. I was not dressed any way in particular but only jeans and a tucked in collard shirt. He did make a copy of my Thai driver’s license with my passport but I don’t think it would have mattered if I had it or not. I only pulled it out because I thought it had my address on it. I gave him my wife’s business card and he used that address without asking me a word or batting an eye. I got there around 11am and by 12 I was already half pissed across the street at the Bourbon Street Bar slamming down Coronas.
Once again, Thanks for everyones help.
JANG PANG!
Posted 2009-06-02 18:52:41
Thanks guys for the last three posts they have really helped me too!
beechguy, on 2009-06-01 08:30:06, said: Excuse the late reply, was out of town a few days. If outside of Thailand, you can try 66-2645-5555. You can use the number on your Be 1st card if you have that with you, and don't need the account number from the passbook. Not online banking, but as you said, better than nothing!
beechguy - Yes I did have my Be1st card on me and yes the phone number worked - A bit clunky but I did get my ballance that indicated the money had indeed been paid in - So yes phone banking is better than nothing THANKS - PKRV - 
aurelius, on 2009-06-01 17:43:06, said: Bangkok Bank rules for foreigners opening internet banking are thus:
- any long stay visa (Non Imm B, O, OA, spouse, diplomat, etc etc) can apply at any branch - you need passport plus one other form of ID which may include a driver's license (if that shows an address) + the accounts that you want to view on internet banking. For worker, forget the drivers license and use the WP.
- for tourist visa holders - there needs to be demonstrated evidence that you're not just a regular tourist (i.e. living in Thailand, home owning, family commitments etc). They won't do this on a "new account" or itinerant tourist - some degree of length of stay is required.
A.
aurelius - Thanks I had a sneaking suspicion that might be the case - I am back over end August beginning September and should have demonstrated electricity utility bills direct debits for my condo, on my Bangkok Bank account, over some period of time. Time to try again! I will get back to this thread - PKRV 
bernie66, on 2009-06-02 11:10:39, said: Okay Guys, I went to Kasakorn on Sukumviet yesterday. If I told you all that it took 5 minuets that might be pushing it. Maybe it was the time of day that I went but I got a number and they called me right in. He spoke not a single word of English and it didn't seem to matter anyway. Passport, local address, cell phone number, 500 baht, and sign everywhere he put an X. No questions or small talk what so ever. I was not dressed any way in particular but only jeans and a tucked in collard shirt. He did make a copy of my Thai driver's license with my passport but I don't think it would have mattered if I had it or not. I only pulled it out because I thought it had my address on it. I gave him my wife's business card and he used that address without asking me a word or batting an eye. I got there around 11am and by 12 I was already half pissed across the street at the Bourbon Street Bar slamming down Coronas.
Once again, Thanks for everyones help.
JANG PANG!
bernie66 - Thanks for the update I too will look into this if I fail with Bangkok Bank - What did you actually get
For me it was:
International Be1st Debit card
International cash point card
Blue passbook savings account book
Just found out phone banking
Did you get internet banking? Thanks for all your feedback guys
Posted 2009-07-26 22:03:33
I have my account and credit card with Bangkok Bank, choose them because I was told they are the best when it comes to getting funds into the country by wire transfer. This is true, if my bank in Canada does a transfer, the next day the funds are in my account here. Getting a credit card required a hold on double the credit limit of the card???
The thing that I found odd was that if you go to any branch other than the one you have your account, they charge you to withdraw AND to deposit money to/from your account. Is this standard procedure with all banks in Thailand? What about the holding of funds for the CC ?
Posted 2009-07-27 08:40:55
CDNinKS, on 2009-07-26 08:03:33, said: I have my account and credit card with Bangkok Bank, choose them because I was told they are the best when it comes to getting funds into the country by wire transfer. This is true, if my bank in Canada does a transfer, the next day the funds are in my account here. Getting a credit card required a hold on double the credit limit of the card???
The thing that I found odd was that if you go to any branch other than the one you have your account, they charge you to withdraw AND to deposit money to/from your account. Is this standard procedure with all banks in Thailand? What about the holding of funds for the CC ?
Bangkok Bank will charge you to deposit and withdraw money at any branch/atm that is not where you opened your account. They have some other strange rules that are repeated on this forum weekly. Kasikorn Bank has none of the problems you will encounter at Bangkok Bank, from opening an account, to atm card ,to internet access. I suggest you visit Kasikorn Bank, take your passport , its all you need, oh yeah 100 baht for the atm card.
Posted 2009-07-27 09:42:32
Thanks alstaxi, what about transfers from overseas? Are they as quick and reliable as BB?
Posted 2009-08-07 20:50:56
alstaxi, on 2009-07-27 02:40:55, said: CDNinKS, on 2009-07-26 08:03:33, said: I have my account and credit card with Bangkok Bank, choose them because I was told they are the best when it comes to getting funds into the country by wire transfer. This is true, if my bank in Canada does a transfer, the next day the funds are in my account here. Getting a credit card required a hold on double the credit limit of the card???
The thing that I found odd was that if you go to any branch other than the one you have your account, they charge you to withdraw AND to deposit money to/from your account. Is this standard procedure with all banks in Thailand? What about the holding of funds for the CC ?
Bangkok Bank will charge you to deposit and withdraw money at any branch/atm that is not where you opened your account. They have some other strange rules that are repeated on this forum weekly. Kasikorn Bank has none of the problems you will encounter at Bangkok Bank, from opening an account, to atm card ,to internet access. I suggest you visit Kasikorn Bank, take your passport , its all you need, oh yeah 100 baht for the atm card.
Hi I am Bangkok Bank based but use almost exclusively automated machines. I do not see the charges you are referring to, regardless of branch. What are you doing?
I know I have an outstanding Bangkok Bank question regarding internet banking, but will attempt to deal with this on Monday the 24 th.
Posted 2009-08-08 02:28:46
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Did you get internet banking? Thanks for all your feedback guys
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hi, i tried to get BB internet banking (ekamai bangkok),
i was asked wpermit , so didnt get it.-
thai military bank in pattaya
gave internet access in few days, so, it is ok for me
cheers,
timi
Posted 2009-08-09 21:27:01
Billion, on 2009-04-28 02:04:15, said: You’ll need either a work permit or a non-O immigration visa in your passport to open a Thai bank account these days.
Deposit of 500-1000 Baht is required with Bangkok Bank (head office, silom road) when open a new account in your name.
I have several accounts, Be 1st debit card and internet banking as well based on non-O immigration visa with Bangkok Bank head office.
Sorry, but you are wrong. I recently sold a house and went to the bank (SCB) with the buyers. I asked for the money in cash to place in my Kasikorn account. They didn't like the idea of me carrying a lot of cash so they suggested I open an account with them (SCB) but I said I didn't have my passport or a letter from Immigration. They asked for my driving licence and immediately opened an account. Just asked me to take my passport in later.
Posted 2009-08-10 08:13:58
CDNinKS, on 2009-07-26 19:42:32, said: Thanks alstaxi, what about transfers from overseas? Are they as quick and reliable as BB?
yes , same same as BB
Posted 2009-08-10 08:16:27
pkrv, on 2009-08-07 06:50:56, said: alstaxi, on 2009-07-27 02:40:55, said: CDNinKS, on 2009-07-26 08:03:33, said: I have my account and credit card with Bangkok Bank, choose them because I was told they are the best when it comes to getting funds into the country by wire transfer. This is true, if my bank in Canada does a transfer, the next day the funds are in my account here. Getting a credit card required a hold on double the credit limit of the card???
The thing that I found odd was that if you go to any branch other than the one you have your account, they charge you to withdraw AND to deposit money to/from your account. Is this standard procedure with all banks in Thailand? What about the holding of funds for the CC ?
Bangkok Bank will charge you to deposit and withdraw money at any branch/atm that is not where you opened your account. They have some other strange rules that are repeated on this forum weekly. Kasikorn Bank has none of the problems you will encounter at Bangkok Bank, from opening an account, to atm card ,to internet access. I suggest you visit Kasikorn Bank, take your passport , its all you need, oh yeah 100 baht for the atm card.
Hi I am Bangkok Bank based but use almost exclusively automated machines. I do not see the charges you are referring to, regardless of branch. What are you doing?
I know I have an outstanding Bangkok Bank question regarding internet banking, but will attempt to deal with this on Monday the 24 th.
Take your pass book into your branch and update it, they are charging you 20 baht for each withdrawal , at an atm not bolted to the front of the branch you opened your account at.
Posted 2009-08-10 17:13:16
alstaxi, on 2009-08-10 08:16:27, said: Take your pass book into your branch and update it, they are charging you 20 baht for each withdrawal , at an atm not bolted to the front of the branch you opened your account at.
Sorry, but it is simply not true that Bankok Bank charge for use of all other ATM's than the one at your home branch. Bangkok Bank does, however, charge a fee if you use an ATM in another province, but so do other banks.
Sophon
Posted 2009-08-11 14:15:48
Sophon, on 2009-08-10 03:13:16, said: alstaxi, on 2009-08-10 08:16:27, said: Take your pass book into your branch and update it, they are charging you 20 baht for each withdrawal , at an atm not bolted to the front of the branch you opened your account at.
Sorry, but it is simply not true that Bankok Bank charge for use of all other ATM's than the one at your home branch. Bangkok Bank does, however, charge a fee if you use an ATM in another province, but so do other banks.
Sophon
Bangkok Bank may not charge a fee for withdrawals from a branch other than your own, now, they most assuredly did, a year ago, which is why I no longer deal with them. Maybe they are trying to get back lost customers, but they still have some rules Kasikorn simply does not, from opening an account, to accessing it via the internet, to obtaing an ATM card,
Kasikorn Bank does not care which province you are in , as long as it is a Kasikorn ATM, its free.
Posted 2009-08-11 17:01:43
alstaxi, on 2009-08-11 14:15:48, said: Sophon, on 2009-08-10 03:13:16, said: alstaxi, on 2009-08-10 08:16:27, said: Take your pass book into your branch and update it, they are charging you 20 baht for each withdrawal , at an atm not bolted to the front of the branch you opened your account at.
Sorry, but it is simply not true that Bankok Bank charge for use of all other ATM's than the one at your home branch. Bangkok Bank does, however, charge a fee if you use an ATM in another province, but so do other banks.
Sophon
Bangkok Bank may not charge a fee for withdrawals from a branch other than your own, now, they most assuredly did, a year ago, which is why I no longer deal with them. Maybe they are trying to get back lost customers, but they still have some rules Kasikorn simply does not, from opening an account, to accessing it via the internet, to obtaing an ATM card,
Kasikorn Bank does not care which province you are in , as long as it is a Kasikorn ATM, its free.
Still not true.
I have had my Bangkok Bank account for more than five years, and have been using ATM's all over Bangkok without ever paying an ATM fee. I don't know what the specific circumstances were that resulted in you being charged fees, but your blanket statement that Bangkok Bank charges for all use of ATM's or branches other than your home branch simply isn't true, nor was it a year ago.
Sophon
Posted 2009-08-12 08:51:08
Sophon, on 2009-08-11 03:01:43, said: alstaxi, on 2009-08-11 14:15:48, said: Sophon, on 2009-08-10 03:13:16, said: alstaxi, on 2009-08-10 08:16:27, said: Take your pass book into your branch and update it, they are charging you 20 baht for each withdrawal , at an atm not bolted to the front of the branch you opened your account at.
Sorry, but it is simply not true that Bankok Bank charge for use of all other ATM's than the one at your home branch. Bangkok Bank does, however, charge a fee if you use an ATM in another province, but so do other banks.
Sophon
Bangkok Bank may not charge a fee for withdrawals from a branch other than your own, now, they most assuredly did, a year ago, which is why I no longer deal with them. Maybe they are trying to get back lost customers, but they still have some rules Kasikorn simply does not, from opening an account, to accessing it via the internet, to obtaing an ATM card,
Kasikorn Bank does not care which province you are in , as long as it is a Kasikorn ATM, its free.
Still not true.
I have had my Bangkok Bank account for more than five years, and have been using ATM's all over Bangkok without ever paying an ATM fee. I don't know what the specific circumstances were that resulted in you being charged fees, but your blanket statement that Bangkok Bank charges for all use of ATM's or branches other than your home branch simply isn't true, nor was it a year ago.
Sophon
The specific circumstances that led to me , and several others being charged a 20 baht withdrawal fee , were ,each and every time we withdrew funds from a Bangkok Bank machine that was not bolted to the front of the branch we opened the account at, we were charged 20 baht. Sevaral thousand baht in 20 baht fees, over a 10 year period resulted in myself and most of my friends that dealt with Bangkok Bank, moving over to Kasikorn. Either you are very lucky or I was swindled out of many 20 baht fees.
Edited by alstaxi, 2009-08-12 08:52:21.
Posted 2009-08-12 13:47:39
CDNinKS, on 2009-07-26 08:03:33, said: I have my account and credit card with Bangkok Bank, choose them because I was told they are the best when it comes to getting funds into the country by wire transfer. This is true, if my bank in Canada does a transfer, the next day the funds are in my account here. Getting a credit card required a hold on double the credit limit of the card???
The thing that I found odd was that if you go to any branch other than the one you have your account, they charge you to withdraw AND to deposit money to/from your account. Is this standard procedure with all banks in Thailand? What about the holding of funds for the CC ?
Apparently the Bangkok Bank is only charging Canadians 20 baht for a withdrawal, and Australians and Americans and Pommes and people I know from Hong Kong, others are withdrawing with no service charge.
Edited by alstaxi, 2009-08-12 13:51:05.
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Posted 2009-08-19 17:59:28
Just a quick question again. Can a tourist with a one month visa open a USD bank account in Thailand? If so, what would be the requirements?
Posted 2009-08-31 16:39:04
I'm a newbie on my way to Thailand in Oct and researching this thread has provided some very helpful information. I will be OA status and from what I read here I shouldn't have a problem setting up a FCD account with a Thai bank in Bangkok if I have my passport and a second form of ID. Here I pose this question...
1. Should I establish my account while in Bangkok or should I wait to to do so at my final destination Chiang Mai?
2. Does Chiang Mai have the same bank branches as the banks in Bangkok?
3. Which bank in Chiang Mai has internet banking capabilities with FCD?
Posted 2009-09-03 11:59:53
Kasikorn Bank , cnr of Sukh soi 33 & Sukh rd
Passport (w/visa) / Residency letter; Deposit amount "Up to you"
I was in, and out in about 20 minutes.
Posted 2009-09-03 13:47:37
^^^ a residency letter is not required at that branch.
Just a passport and some cash.
Posted 2009-09-04 12:03:34
GungaDin, on 2009-09-03 13:47:37, said: ^^^ a residency letter is not required at that branch.
Just a passport and some cash.
You are correct, made the mistake of providing the letter, prior to any request for said document. She smiled, not sure if she made a copy or not, then returned said document back to me.
Posted 2009-09-04 15:54:27
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Still not true.
I have had my Bangkok Bank account for more than five years, and have been using ATM's all over Bangkok without ever paying an ATM fee. I don't know what the specific circumstances were that resulted in you being charged fees, but your blanket statement that Bangkok Bank charges for all use of ATM's or branches other than your home branch simply isn't true, nor was it a year ago.
Sophon
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Bangkok Bank charges 10 baht for withdrawals from their ATM's and 20 baht for withdrawals from other bank's ATMs whether in Bangkok or anywhere else in Thailand. You obviously have never checked your receipts.
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