What bank, branch accepts a Tourist Visa to open a bank account?, 2024

honestly you might have better luck at the krungsri branch inside robinson sukumvit 19. i opened one there years ago on a tourist visa with just my passport and a hotel booking. they didnt even ask for a work permit or embassy letter. just be aware they'll prob give you a basic savings account with a low daily atm limit and no debit card at first. you might need to deposit a minimum of like 500 baht or something small

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i'd check the scb (siam commercial bank) branch at asiatique, the one near the river. they're more chill than the sukhumvit branches and have opened accounts for people on tourist visas before if you show a thai phone bill and a hotel booking. the key is to go mid-morning on a weekday when it's quiet, the manager might come out and approve it on the spot. avoid the branch at silom complex, they'll just hand u a pamphlet and say no

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bangkok bank at the asok branch near the terminal 21 has a reputation for being lenient with tourists, but it's hit or miss. i've seen people get turned away there too, so don't bank on it (pun not intended lol). instead try the kasikorn branch inside the emquartier mall on the 5th floor near the food court - they're used to dealing with foreigners and might accept a 6-month rental agreement as proof of address. bring your passport with the visa stamp and a copy of your hotel booking just in case, and expect to wait about 30 minutes while they call their manager

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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