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Opening a bank account as a foreigner in Thailand: A guide

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Thailand, with its natural beauty and urban convenience, is a magnet for people from all across the globe. If you’re one of them, you’ll need to open a local bank account to handle your finances. Whether you’re in the country to work, retire, or study, having a local bank account offers a range of advantages. It simplifies the process of sending and receiving money from abroad, allows you to pay bills online and make purchases with a debit card, and helps you avoid excessive bank and ATM fees. Plus, you can use it to make wire transfers, which is a common payment option among locals.

So, how can you open a bank account in Thailand as a foreigner? What documents should you prepare? Read on to find out the answers!

Who can open a bank account in Thailand?

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