Last free Bank now also take fee

Same here in Pattaya. Not only have they added that scam fee but also lowered the maximum amount to 20.000.
 
As soon as I heard that I opened an account with the Bangkok Bank. Easy and quick, tourist visa, I had a local sponsor which made it easier but a rental agreement should suffice. I have an account with the only remaining UK load free debit card provider, 'Norwich and Peterborough' and although the ATM limit is @12k Bht, 25K was instantly transferred at the counter. ATM card was 300Bht.
 
I have been using AEON to withdraw funds from my U.S. account for several years, now, oops!! No more.

Check out the "yellow bank," Bank of Ayudhya aka Krungsri bank, you can withdraw up to baht 30,000 at their ATM machines which does lessen the hurt of the baht 150 fee.

FYI, I'm now considering Direct Deposit of my U.S. retirement check to Bangkok Bank New York which will auto transfer to a Bangkok Bank local branch here in Thailand. Fee(s) and exchange rate seem to be pretty much OK, according to friends who've done this.

Mac
 
Speaking of banks, two Kasikorn Bank managers at different branches recently informed me that 'Farang' now need a Work Permit to open a Savings Account!
So I went to another bank; no Work Permit required.
 
Getting excellent service from my new bank, Bangkok Bank JB.
They offer everything I need with efficient and pleasant service.
 
Bob

For a "visa" from a Thai Consulate or for an "extension" of a visa at Thai Immigration here?

I've been using various branches of the Siam Commercial Bank for 20+++ years, never had much of a problem at any of them.

Mac
 
@ Just Bob - I would suggest that you get your retirement visa from a Thai Consulate in the USA before you make the move. When I got mine, they were a lot more liberal as far as what financial proof they would accept. I just sent in photocopies of my personal retirement account.

If you do it here, you will be jumping through a lot more hoops - entering Thailand on one visa, converting to retirement, bank letters confirming the money, etc.

Worry about transfering the money afterwards. If you want to tie up 25K in a Thai bank, it has to be in place 3 months before you extend your retirement visa. BTW - you will have to file an additional IRS tax form documenting money over 10K in an overseas bank.

If you choose to keep the money in the USA, Thai Immigration accepts a notarized statement from the US Consulate here - $50 fee, but you do not have to show documentation of the money.
 
JB, another aspect in favour of Bgk Bank is that, according to the Manager, they do issue a Credit Card to 'Farang'.
Not all banks do that.
 
Have found out the hard way KrungThai bank charge 2 fees when inward T/T'ing money from OS.
Can anyone enlighten me on a bank with no or low inward T/T charges?
Thanks in advance.
 
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