Banking
Thailand — Banking: Best Banks
The Bank of Thailand supervises Thailand's commercial banks, which include Bangkok Bank, Krung Thai Bank, Kasikornbank, Siam Commercial Bank and Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri). The Bank of Thailand does not rank banks or publish which are best for foreign residents, so choose by the services you need, such as English-language support, branch access and whether the bank will open an account for your visa type, and ask each bank for its current requirements.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceBank of Thailand — contributing banks list and financial institutions pagesLast reviewed: 2026-10-23
Why this matters
Choosing the right bank affects day-to-day convenience — English support, app usability, ATM network size, and branch staff familiarity with foreign customers vary meaningfully between Thailand's major banks.
Key facts
- The Bank of Thailand supervises commercial banks, finance companies, credit foncier businesses and specialised financial institutions.
- Commercial banks named in the Bank of Thailand's contributing-bank list include Bangkok Bank, Krung Thai Bank, Kasikornbank, Siam Commercial Bank and Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri).
- The Bank of Thailand publishes no ranking of banks and no list of which accept foreign residents; ask each bank for current account-opening requirements.
Common mistakes
- Relying on a ranking of 'best' banks — account-opening rules for foreigners vary by bank and visa type and are set by each bank.