Can I transfer my 400,000 THB to a Krungthai account for my visa renewal instead of keeping it in Bangkok Bank?

@Cris *****

I live Hua Hin need go pattaya branch for yearly statement I'm on 65k method only original branch can give me. It's the facial recognition hassle had enough of.

@Maitin ******

From what I've heard it's four months, but you have to leave it in for three months anyway, and then you can still only withdraw 400k, as the other 400k can't be touched.

@Cris *****

It sounds like you're not quite doing the right thing, if you're so frightened of having your account frozen. Perhaps you're better off using another bank, although I suspect other banks will eventually follow suit as far as long-term visas are concerned

@Cris *****

I wouldn't be basing your banking strategy on three whiney posts from expats who are probably using visa agents! I extended my retirement visa two weeks ago. Been with Bangkok Bank twelve years, never had a problem. No suspension, no freezing. BB has a great app - I use QR scan to pay for everything in Thailand, never let me down once. Great bank

@Graham *****

marriage 🤷🏻 it’s just what the officer told us in Hua hin. Be better if I can use it if that officer just told me wrong

@Mike *******

proactive? No. They can’t see the difference between a European, Australian and American expat and a Chinese money launderer.

@Tony ****

I will do that in January 2026.

@Lynnette ******

good points. I see your perspective. I have tried on 2 different occasions to open an account at Bangkok Bank (2024 and 2025) and both times they gave me the run-around. At the same time while at the bank employee’s desk, my Thai wife and I looked at each other and said this is a futile effort. Both times I had the all the correct documents and a Non-O visa.

@Cris *****

You're over-reacting to a few dodgy account holders who have had their accounts suspended because they're on incorrect visas. No-one on long term visas is affected

@Cris *****

I think you have misunderstood the whole thing. Bangkok Bank freezes the money 4 months prior to the day you apply for an extension at immigration to get the bank letter. The difference is just 2 more months compared to the requirement from immigration.You never switch from Bangkok Bank to Krungthai. That's not very smart. If you move money from one bank to another,it must happen the same day. Otherwise the time the money have been in the new account starts from that day. I hope you understand what I mean.