Are my Thai bank accounts still active if I return on a different visa?

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Bank account question: 5 years ago I opened 2 bank accounts in Thailand(I was under a working B VISA).Left Thailand a couple of years and I'm coming back next week.
Are my bank accounts supposed to be "active" & able to use even when I will enter in a different visa status?
Thanks in advance.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The activity status of your Thai bank accounts depends on their management by the bank and deposit frequency. If you've maintained a minimum balance or made transactions periodically, the accounts should remain active. However, if the accounts have been inactive (no deposits or transactions) for an extended period—typically over a year—they may be suspended or closed. It's important to visit the bank for specific inquiries regarding your accounts, especially if they have been inactive due to your absence or COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Steve ********** · Answer

A yep. Don't think visa status tied to bank account.

Had an account opened 17 years ago in Bkk ( inactive since ) havd a few accounts in CM, so old inactive acct still shows on online banking.

But have to update with passport renewal, as account tied to PP.

Fernando ******** · Answer

Like its been already said, if you left a minimum of 2000 thb on each account, they are still active.

Adrian ****** · Answer

Accounts can be closed depending on balance or activity. It’s a unanswerable question

Martin ********* · Answer

Well I have 3 accounts in Thailand and one of which , I haven’t used for at least 2 1/2 years , I also haven’t left the country during this time  , but as far as I’m aware it’s still active , I suppose I better check it , certainly unaware they get closed / suspended?

Ronald ********* · Answer

Best to open the account with card, at ATM in your own country now and then.

Sometimes I withdraw the minimum, just to get a balance and show I am still active.

Wannikea ********* · Answer

If an account was deemed dormant within the last 18 months I'd fight it out with the bank due to covid travel restrictions.

Henrik **** · Answer

Many Thai banks suspend the account when no activity for more than one year. It does not disappear but is a little troublesome to reactivate and usually not possible without showing up at the bank. To keep it active, you just need to transfer 100 THB or something in or out within every year.

Max ********* · Answer

Can you open non-resident accounts in Thailand

Acharaporn ************* · Answer

If you have 2,000+++THB your account still working

Phil ********** · Answer

Have a bankok bank and had to leave, came back after 2 years and still ok, had about 25k in the account, surely if you have funds in a bank they can't close it as the funds are still yours, unless they are informed otherwise.

Michael ******** · Answer

Yes they closed one of my accounts down in Phuket because i hadnt used it in 2 years and i had that account for 31 years.

Are my Thai bank accounts still active if I return on a different visa?

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