Originally Posted by
dwftforum
1) I can't open a Thai account because I don't have an address in Thailand. If you know a bank that will open an account for a UK resident without a Thai address, then tell me the name of the bank?
A pretty abrasive response for what I was only offering as an option.
I have personally withdrawn over 400,000THB in one transaction, only paying the $5 cash advance fee that my bank charges me (and likely 1 day interest). This would cost you close to $100 in fees using an ATM for $5 per transaction.
There are TONS of banks here that will open a bank account for you with only a 30 day stamp or a tourist visa. You will need a Thai address. Many people live at hotels for extended periods (hint, hint). It's not rocket science. And it saves carrying any large amounts of cash around. Just take some time and ask around.
There are no monthly fees, or minimum deposit amounts. As long as you do your banking within the same province, you have free and unlimited cash withdrawls and deposits, at any branch or at your bank's ATMs.
Good luck ATMing.
As for your higher limit per transaction, Bangkok Bank is the easiest to find at 25,000 per transaction.