Bank Accounts

Post by **pinky** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:57 pm

Hi. Many apologies as i'm sure this thread has already been done .. but i am a complete novice and cant find it

Can anyone recommend a decent bank in Hua Hin? Am looking to transfer some money over here from abroad with a view to buying a second hand pick up or 4x4.
Some one has mentioned a sterling account?? have personally never heard of this.. so if anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated. Or any ideas on the best way to transfer money from my home country??
Cheers.

Post by **niggle** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:05 pm

Not much to choose between banks - everyone will recommend the one they prefer. I use Bangkok Bnak which I find ok. Transferring money depends on which country you are from and how much.

Spitfire · Post by **Spitfire** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:18 pm

As Niggle says, not much between them. If you want a visa credit card then Krung Thai requirements are fairly easy to satisfy. Bank of Ayudhya(the bright yellow one) gives good exchange rates etc.

Post by **hhfarang** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:56 pm

I agree with Spitfire,

I have my account at Bank of Ayudhya and they have excellent service, lots of branches and ATMs around Thailand and they consistently offer the best exchange rate (for U.S. dollars at least). They also have online banking that is not too hard to work with.

Post by **crazy88** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:24 pm

I use BOA as well .Make sure you transfer in your own currency rather than change at home .Better rate .

Crazy 88

Post by **johnnyk** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 2:53 am

I can recommend Kasikorn, always had good service there and a new branch right by the night market now on Sa Song Road.

Post by **lazerlab** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:23 am

I will recomend you to use Siam Comercial Bank, SCB offers good interest rates, cheap insurance, and good transfer rates if you are transfering from abroad. You will find them at the Market Village, 2 floor.

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:31 am

I use Siam Commercial Bank too, lots of ATMs and good service, no complaints.

I would agree that Ayudhya is always near the top for exchange rates though.

Post by **carol** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:40 pm

Bank of Siam,yes we have been happy with them too..Its open late at night too..

Post by **Sabai Jai** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:46 pm

I also like Kasikorn (Formerly 'Thai Farmers') they always seem to be inovative and pretty efficient - have branches and ATM's everwhere.

Probably not so much to choose between these days

sj