Opening an account with Bangkok Bank in an hour in Phuket

The cost of opening a Thai bank account for expats in Phuket is 16,000 baht. The account will be opened within one hour if you have a 30-day stamp or a visa that is valid for at least 25 days.

Additional expenses:

• If you do not have TM-30 and Resident Certificate, you will need to pay 3,000 baht for both documents.
• If you do not have an annual housing contract, the additional payment will be 1,500 baht.
• If you are over 60 years old, the additional payment will be 3,000 baht (insurance is more expensive).

Included in the price:

• Annual bank insurance.
• Annual account maintenance.
• The cost of a bank card to choose from (Master, Visa, UnionPay).

For an additional fee, you can get a personalized card worth 2,500 baht. A personalized card is produced within 7 days and paid for at the bank.

To open an account, you must be personally present at the bank with a company employee (within one hour).

Required documents:

• Passport with a Thai 30-day stamp or any visa.
• Thai SIM card.
• TM-30, registration in Phuket.
• Resident certificate.
• Annual contract for housing in Phuket.
• Driver's license from Thai, Russian or any other country.

Here are some additional details that may be important to you:

• TM-30 is a form of registration for foreigners in Thailand. You can submit it at the nearest police station.
• Resident certificate is a document confirming that you are a resident of Thailand. You can get it from the immigration office.
• Annual housing contract – this is a document confirming that you are renting housing for a period of at least one year.

If you have any questions or doubts, you can contact a company employee who will help you open an account.