anyone got a bank account in bangkok? can you go overdrawn?

Last activity 16 September 2011 by dannyboyo

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Zoe10Member30 May 2010 10:19:21

Hi,
I just need to know if the banks are like the banks in England- do they offer an overdrawn facility?

Just in case you become stuck for money? (and transferring money from UK can be time consuming and a pain..)

naomuraMember15 August 2011 05:20:03

They not allow for that.but if u r working in Thailand with legal work permit must be ok

dannyboyoActive member16 September 2011 06:52:08

Hi Zoe
Banks in Thailand are certainly not like the UK
You will be fined if you go over drawn.
You will also be charged a yearly fee just for having a bank account. And you will be charged for an ATM card and just about anything else they can think off.

You have to remember - if your not Thai, you will get limmited things when it comes to banks, overdrafts, credit cards>
To get all off these things you will need a work permit and things can get easier.

Enjoy the land of smiles...

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