Bank 02
Find out how banking works in Thailand in this Easy Thai lesson! Learn the names of major Thai banks, how bank branches work, and why withdrawing cash in another province can mean paying an ATM fee. Then follow a visit to a bank in Chiang Mai to open a new account, from choosing a service at the queue ticket machine to talking with the bank staff. Along the way, you’ll hear about deposits, transfers, paying bills, exchanging currency, loans, and the different types of bank accounts in Thailand.
Thai Vocabulary:
ธนาคาร (thá-naa-khaan) – Bank
เปิดบัญชี (bpə̀ət ban-chii) – Open an account
ค่าธรรมเนียม (khâa tham-niam) – Fee
กดเงิน (gòt ngən) – Withdraw cash (from an ATM)
บัญชีออมทรัพย์ (ban-chii ɔɔm-sáp) – Savings account
Whether you’re living in Thailand or just visiting, this lesson gives you practical Thai for handling your money with confidence!