Does Kasikornbank (KBank) accept US citizens abroad?

COMMUNITY DATAPOINT, NOT OFFICIAL POLICY. A reader living in Bangkok reports that Kasikornbank (KBank) opens accounts for US citizens, and says they're fairly sure but not certain. KBank hasn't confirmed this.

"Reader report: Kasikornbank opens accounts for US citizens (reporter is "pretty sure")."

Implied open: KBank's FATCA/CRS FAQ says it has collected FATCA/CRS forms from customers since April 2023 and reports US persons' accounts to the IRS via the Thai Revenue Department. In November 2024 it emailed existing customers asking for a self-certification plus an IRS Form W-9 where applicable (US citizens). That points to KBank documenting US-person accounts rather than refusing them, but no KBank page says outright that it opens new accounts for US citizens.

"FATCA law requires financial institutions to report the financial account information of U.S. persons and entities to the U.S. tax authorities via the Thai Revenue Department."

"Kasikorn Bank (KBank) has requested compliance information from customers, including details under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and FATCA (for US citizens)."

COMMUNITY DATAPOINT, NOT OFFICIAL POLICY. In a May 2025 thread started by an American on a Non-O visa, several members recommend KBank and report recent success. One was told a rental agreement plus visa and passport would be enough. Requirements vary by branch, and big-mall branches used to foreigners are suggested.

"Kasikorn gave me an appointment for Friday and said I just needed a rental agreement in addition to my visa and passport and I should be good."