Phuket

banjo · #1 23-05-2004, 22:23

Can you have someone open a bank account for you in Thailand without you actually being there?

butterflyblonde · #2 24-05-2004, 03:51

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Originally Posted by SafeAs

No, its same as anywhere, they need a signature and I.D

And also a valid thai address wether you live there or not

stevem · #3 24-05-2004, 08:05

The original query was "Can you open a bank account without actually being in Thailand"

In short the answer is no, you need to go to the bank in person and supply the required identification, the same as you would in a bank in your home country.

banjo · #4 24-05-2004, 10:32

Thanks guys.

Coolhand · #5 24-05-2004, 11:12

Just out of interest, how about internet banking in Thailand?

stevem · #6 24-05-2004, 13:50

I know Bangkok Bank has it. See

http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok+B...nking+Home.htm

banjo · #7 24-05-2004, 16:45

Ok, so you need to be there and you need a Thailand address to open a bank account! do you need a work permit also?

stevem · #8 24-05-2004, 17:35

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Originally Posted by banjo

Ok, so you need to be there and you need a Thailand address to open a bank account! do you need a work permit also?

At the moment I dont think so, but there is/was talk of this changing.

far_man2 · #9 25-05-2004, 02:39

I believe there is only one bank in Thailand that will let you open an account with out a work permit? Why bother...I don't believe deposits are insured...

hugos · #10 25-05-2004, 02:50

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Originally Posted by banjo

Ok, so you need to be there and you need a Thailand address to open a bank account! do you need a work permit also?

At Bangkok Bank i didn`t need a work permit to open a bank account.

Hugo

far_man2 · #11 25-05-2004, 03:22

yes, that is the one I know of as well.

Coolhand · #12 25-05-2004, 04:08

I've a friend out there managed it at Thai Farmers without wp, and a false address, which he changed to the right one once he got himself some accommodation.