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Originally Posted by 2good2bTrue
Is it possible for a foreigner to open a bank account in Phuket?(planning on staying ~3months)[and if it is,which bank would you recommend?]
If not,how did you guys withdrawal while staying in Thailand?
Im assuming y'all didnt bring briefcases full of money for utilities/rent etc lol
They all seem to have their own rules - some open with no problems, some say you can't, some ask for some work or living permit or whatever. I did open in Phuket's Kasikorn branch last year, they told me I had to buy some kind of insurance if I want to open a bank account, later I figured out it was some kind of hustle which they probably get decent commission from
Just go to different branches if one doesn't help you (can be same bank, i.e. Kasikorn), it probably helps if you bull**** them about some business thing or have decent amount of cash with you that you want to deposit.
Random side-note: the lady servicing me tried to get a date with me, asking me if i'm single etc. Only in Thailand