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CIMB Thai Bank

Opening a Thai bank account for a foreign national with identity documents
Opening a Thai bank account for a foreign national with identity documents

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Quick Answer

CIMB Thai (Malaysian parent) offers Chill D Savings at 3.88% p.a. — the highest rate in Thailand, plus a fully English digital app and access to CIMB's ASEAN network via Preferred banking. Accepts all long-stay visas including DTV at flagship branches.

✓ Accepted visas

  • Non-B + WP
  • Non-O
  • LTR
  • SMART
  • Elite
  • DTV
  • Non-ED

✗ Refused visas

  • Tourist

Fees & Products

Primary productCIMB Chill D Savings 3.88% p.a. (ดอกเบี้ยสูงสุดในระบบ) + Preferred multi-currency
Minimum initial deposit500 (Chill D) / 200,000 USD (Preferred FCA) THB
Low-balance fee0 THB
Debit card300/ปี THB
Overseas ATM220 + 1%
Wire in0.20% (150–500 THB)
Wire out400–1,000
FCD currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, SGD, MYR, CNY, HKD, IDR
AppCIMB THAI Digital Banking (TH/EN — 100% English)

Documents required

  • Passport + visa
  • Work Permit / LTR/SMART/Elite card
  • Residence Certificate
  • หลักฐานรายได้

Address proof: Residence Cert · Timeline: 1 วัน

Insider Tips

  • CIMB Chill D ดอกเบี้ย 3.88% — สูงสุดในระบบธนาคารพาณิชย์ไทย (ปกติ 0.25–0.50%)
  • Preferred banking (AUM > 3M THB) เข้าถึง ASEAN network — เปิดบัญชี CIMB Malaysia/Singapore/Indonesia ได้เร็ว
  • รองรับ MYR/IDR direct FCD — เหมาะสำหรับคน ASEAN

Foreigner-friendly branches: Central Embassy · Central World · Central Ladprao (HQ) · One Bangkok

⚠️ Common rejection reasons

  • ต้องเปิดที่ flagship เท่านั้น (สาขาน้อย)

FAQ

Is Chill D 3.88% locked-in?
No, fully liquid. Tiered rate: 0–100k = 1.50%, 100k–1M = 2.50%, 1M–3M = 3.88%, over 3M = 1.00%.
CIMB Preferred ASEAN access?
AUM > 3M THB unlocks digital KYC to open CIMB Malaysia/Singapore/Indonesia/Cambodia/Philippines from Thailand — no travel required.
Does CIMB Thai accept DTV holders?
Yes at flagship branches only (Central Embassy / Central World / One Bangkok). Bring passport + DTV + Residence Certificate + 3-month overseas statement.
SWIFT wire-in fees?
0.20% (min 150 / max 500 THB) — among the lower fee tiers we have seen (verify current rates with the bank). Routing via CIMB Malaysia/Singapore avoids intermediary fees.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a foreigner own 100% of a Thai company?
Generally no for activities listed in the Foreign Business Act, where majority foreign ownership requires a Foreign Business Licence, a BOI promotion, or treaty rights such as the US–Thailand Treaty of Amity. Manufacturing and certain export activities are largely open, and BOI-promoted activities can permit full foreign ownership together with land-holding and visa privileges, so the right structure depends on the specific activity.
What is the minimum registered capital for a Thai company?
There is no general statutory minimum for a Thai-majority company, but practical thresholds apply: THB 2 million of paid-up registered capital per foreign work permit, or THB 1 million if the foreigner is married to a Thai national, and THB 3 million per foreign shareholder for a Foreign Business Licence. Capital should therefore be planned around the visa and work-permit outcome you need, not the incorporation minimum.
How long does company registration take?
Registration at the Department of Business Development can be completed within one to three working days once the name reservation, shareholder documents and company objectives are ready, and the VAT registration and social security registration follow afterwards. The realistic end-to-end timeline including bank account opening is two to six weeks, with the bank account usually being the slowest step for foreign directors.
What ongoing accounting obligations does a Thai company have?
Every Thai company must keep statutory accounts, file monthly withholding tax (PND 1, 3, 53) and VAT (PP 30) returns by the middle of the following month, file the half-year corporate income tax return (PND 51) and the annual return (PND 50), and have its financial statements audited by a Thai CPA and filed with the DBD each year. Dormant companies are not exempt — nil returns and an audited statement are still required.

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