Can I keep my Bangkok Bank account with a DTV visa after it has been frozen?

My friend has lost his account even with work visa !.

I’m not on a DTV but neither am I on any kind of visa, long term or otherwise. Had my Bangkok Bank account for a very long time, like over 10 years. Updated my info in Bangkok this May, with some difficulties, but got it done eventually (not at the branch I opened the account at, which was the initial problem) so they completed the profile photo scan, updated the app on my new phone etc.

I had to go and get a replacement passbook, which meant going to the original branch in Chiang Rai. That was fine, but when I also needed a replacement bank card, for some reason the system wouldn’t unlock the card (I’d locked it on the app when I lost it). No problem,they said, we’ll just do a new card application. That’s when there was a problem because of my visa, or lack thereof.

Luckily I had my marriage certificate (both คร.2 and 3) as I had wondered if those might help, given that marriage to a Thai national is one of the reasons Bangkok Bank give for allowing a foreigner to have an account.

So, another 57 signatures on pieces of paper later, I had my new card but if I hadn’t had proof of marriage to a Thai national with me, I think there would’ve been a problem. One that may well have resulted in the closure, or suspension, of my account.

That was a few days ago now and the account, and app, are all working fine.

So yes, even accounts opened over a decade ago, like mine, will be subject to scrutiny if you need anything updating at a branch. If your current credentials don’t match their current policy enforcement, then you might have a problem.

I move on work permit

So far, so good🤞🏽

But I also had just recently updated my info with the bank just before changing to DTV, so I'm thinking that may be why I'm not on their list of checkups. Not really sure. Just really hoping it stays in tact bc I've had it for a few years and it will be very annoying to live here without one.

I think any account opened in the last few years especially in tourist hot spots will be in trouble. If you opened years ago on a legit visa you might be ok.

Just out of curiosity, are these account closures related to the type of visa you had when you opened the account or the type of visa you have currently?

For example, someone opened a BKK Bank account 15 years ago while working here legally with a work permit.

Now they have since gotten a job online from another country and switched to a DTV.

Since they opened it initially with a proper visa type, is this account likely to be closed/frozen as well since they are on DTV now?

I have both my thai bank accounts functioning, but I emptied the bkk bank account because I'm sure they will eventually freeze it. I opened it in 2022 so I guess they are working their way backwards.

Sorry but there is no hope . If you want to have a Thai bank account and settle in Thailand , just apply for a real long term visa. DTV is not made to live full time in Thailand. People just start to realize that.

Mine is still open but I am also married to a thai and we have a shared account as well. But I am on DTV for half a year now.