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Can I transfer my frozen Bangkok Bank funds for my Thai retirement visa without affecting my status?
Thai retirement visaaccount transferBangkok Bankfrozen accountsvisa requirementsimmigration advicebank statementsfinancial continuity
Sep 11, 2025
8 months ago
Michael **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHaving gone through the bangkok bank frozen accounts problem is the a way of removing my 800,000 bht for my retirement visa and deposited into another bank without it affecting my visa requirements
TLDR : Answer Summary
The question revolves around transferring 800,000 THB from a frozen Bangkok Bank account to a new bank account while ensuring compliance with retirement visa requirements. Community responses suggest strategies for moving the funds in phases, checking with immigration for specific requirements, and considering account types that may provide flexibility while meeting visa conditions.
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Bob **********
Wait until after 3 months then move it 400k at a time then you wonβt miss a beat
Tommy ********
Just go to the Philippines
Immigration is easier on every level
Immigration is easier on every level
David *******
@Tommy *******
Philippines is good for a holiday. But realistically it's a sh1thole with terrible food and terrible transport links. Could never live there. Except for language, Thailand trumps Phil on everythingTommy ********
@David ******
I found food was ok if in a decent restaurant I never eat street food in any country
Food is cheaper , beer is cheaper beaches are better by a mile, less crowded.
No over population of Russians or Indians
Immigration and visas are way easier than Thailand
Taxis are not on constant rip off mode
No two tier pricing for foreigners and locals either
Eric ******
@Tommy *******
what about safety? There are always post about how bad it is there. What cities would you recommend?Tommy ********
@Eric *****
oh FFS another cowardly troll hiding behind e false profileEric ******
@Tommy *******
That was an actual question. I've been wanting to go but I read a lot of negative stories. That's why I was asking your opinion on what cities you would recommend. Are you saying I'm a troll and my profile is false?Tommy ********
@Eric *****
I thought you were at the wind up that's why I did itDavid *******
@Tommy *******
Most of those I dispute. I worked in the Philippines for many years and still visit friends twice a year. I'd never use a taxi in Manila - they're a huge rip off! I use Grab every time. The beer is better in Philippines, I'll definitely say that, but if you're drinking in a venue with live music you're still paying 160php upwards. I don't know about retirement visas in Phil, but the retirement visas in Thailand are very straightforward. A simple extension once a year. Don't know about Russians but some parts of Makati are crawling with Arabs! I'm one of those who has no issues with Thai Citizens getting discounts to enter national parks. They own them, don't they? They should get in for free! You won't sell Philippines to me. I worked and stayed there for many years, and I like it, but Thailand kills it on everythingTommy ********
@David ******
talking beer from regular shop/ barCheaper than Thailand
Phuket has so many Russians that the Thais are speaking Russian
Where have you been , under a rock?
I'm not trying to sell the Philippines to anyone
Just pointing out that the immigration thing as a whole is a lot easier
David *******
@Tommy *******
So Thailand is Phuket? I think it's you under a rock! Beer from a SHOP. Ok. A Cheap Charlie! Stay in The Philippines if it suits your wallet better πππTommy ********
David *******
@Tommy *******
Ya. I don't drink at home ya . I go out to drink and socialise ya. Hey buddy, the people in this group are in Thailand ya and want to stay in Thailand ya. Because you can't afford to live here you don't have to push your crap onto others yaTommy ********
David *******
@Tommy *******
Nothing to do with anything. I wonder why someone is in a group designed to help people in or coming to Thailand, and all you're doing is dribbling about the Philippines! The clue is in the group heading, it says "Thailand" πππTommy ********
@David ******
I'm not pushing anything onto anyone ya π€‘ Don't tell me you have never bought a bottle of beer out of a shop.
You will just be spewing more π©
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Glenn *****
@David ******
yes except for two things, ease of getting a visa and English proficiencyDavid *******
@Glenn ****
I said language already! I don't know about Philippines retirement visa. I've got a Thai retirement visa and have extended for about 12 years without a problem so I can't agree on that. Very easy in ThailandGlenn *****
@David ******
no money in the bank or issues with bank, no 90 day reports, residence cert, no TM30. Most people very simply do hassle free renewals. In my case I have a life time visa with the Philippine Retirement Authority.David *******
@Glenn ****
I don't have money in the bank, I simply transfer each month, 90-day report takes one minute online, no call for residence certificate unless buying a car etc, TM30 online once a year. For those small tasks, Thailand a much better country to live in. Transport links first class, great Bangkok rail network (SkyTrain and underground), food is superb (not oily or full of fat!). Extension of stay takes an hour once a year!Reply to
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Glenn *****
@Tommy *******
And Cambodia is significantly easier than PhilippinesTommy ********
@Glenn ****
only been once my friendGlenn *****
@Tommy *******
I have long time visa in Philippines SRRV Thailand and year CambodiaReply to
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Bob **********
@Tommy *******
love the Philippines but itβs no ThailandTommy ********
@Bob *********
it's betterTrevor *****
@Tommy *******
phillipines not better only one reason better ladys or if you want a girlfriend phillapinesReply to
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David *******
If you do a straight bank to bank transfer the 800k retains continuity so you "should" be ok, as you've had 800k deposited in a Thai bank for whole term. However, if you withdraw the money and then take it to another bank, you've broken the continuity
Stephan ***********
@David ******
Yes, you "should" be okay... but... don't forget where we are... πSome immigration offices accept this method as long as the amount is shown on the same day in both accounts (out/in), what it normally is here. But... you have to ask first, that's important. If you are in the "400k phase" the split method is the safer way... transfer 400k today, the other 400k tomorrow (or later) and you are absolutely fine.
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Richard ********
Why they froze it ?
Michael **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Richard *******
there is no why they froze thousands of accountsRichard ********
@Michael *********
They froze my e banking and I have To go To my office they take a photo Check my passport and I had To identifiΓ©s with my face on thΓ© application And the problem was resolvedRichard *******************
@Richard *******
I had 2 frozen accounts. I sent all the data they already had. 20 days later they are unlocked, but they never thought to tell me. Plus no explanation of why they were locked. I move to Krung Thai bank. New account opened in 15 minutes. So easy and good customer service at Krung Thai.Reply to
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Richard *******************
@Richard *******
I have never seen any evidence that they choose to explain their reasons why.Reply to
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Henrik *****
Not need to do anything, even when frozen they work as guarantee for your visa.
Stephan ***********
@Henrik ****
Hardly... since the money isn't "daily available" anymore at this moment.Darrell ********
Radost **************************
@Stephan **********
of course it avaible, bank do not freeze the money it only freeze the service of their bank to you. You will get your money instantly if you want it. All the people here have zero understanding of law. Only a court order can freeze money nothing elseRobert *********
@Radost *************************
my funds have been frozen for nearly 1 month now. And Bangkok Bank refuses to release them until they've done further auditing.Stephan ***********
@Radost *************************
You might not understand that there is a difference between "freezing" the money for issuing the bank statement and frozen accounts because wrong visa, wrong name, wrong phone number, suspicious activity, etc. These people cannot access their money (no app, no atm, no debit card, not over the counter) until the bank "unfreeze" the account. Some people even have to travel to the branch where they opened the account, some are more lucky...Reply to
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Brook ********
I suggest the new account is an interest bearing fixed deposit account.
You will get about 2% to help ease the sting of inflation.
The money is always instantly available, but there is a substantial interest penalty for early withdrawal.
You will get about 2% to help ease the sting of inflation.
The money is always instantly available, but there is a substantial interest penalty for early withdrawal.
Martyn ***********
I read on Facebook somebody got the relevant documents from Bangkok Bank whilst there account was frozen.
Shane *********
@Martyn **********
Are my friend and I doing something wrong? We can get the financial statement from Bkk Bank while frozen? I know you can apply through the app, but actually receiving it depends on reasons for freeze etc, and the bank processing it. Must be a bit of a hit or miss thing....Stephan ***********
@Shane ********
Many things depend on the branch... they all do their own thing... as usual...Reply to
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Shane *********
@Martyn **********
really? I cannot nor my friend!Reply to
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Tony **********
Ask immigration how they would like you to deal with the banking issue....
Daniel ********
I had the same question
James *******
@Daniel *******
thanks for letting us know.Reply to
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Stephan ***********
You have two options... you can move it in two steps when you are in the 400k months... move 400k to the new account and keep 400k in the old for at least one more day before you move it. You need to show bank statements from both banks for your next extension. Or... but that depends on your local immigration... you can move the 800k in one step if it appears the same day in the other account. As said... you have to ask your immigration first, if they'll accept it...
Incognia **********
@Stephan **********
but 400K to other bank is local transfer not internationalStephan ***********
@Incognia *********
Doesn't matter... that's not required for a retirement extension. If you go with monthly transfer... that's a different story.Incognia **********
@Stephan **********
but at first they are asking source of funds overseas but when he extends visa it shows local transfer?Stephan ***********
@Incognia *********
No, they don't care where the money (800k) came from, not for the initial Non-O, and also not for the extensions. Again... if you do the monthly transfer (65k) then that has to come from outside the country.Reply to
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Melody *******
@Stephan **********
get the old bank to EFT to new bank account, show statements from both banks and bank books next visa application, as long as no break between the two banks you should be fine, but of course check with both sending and receiving banks that funds go and appear same dayBent *************
@Melody ******
I wouldnβt dare, because the money has only been in the new account for a few hours and not 3 months. Check with immigration firstStephan ***********
@Melody ******
Yes... that's pretty much my second version... but you have to clear it with your local immigration first, because technically you break the rules... π€πReply to
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Chris *****
@Stephan **********
First option looks the safest.Stephan ***********
@Chris ****
Yep... that's definitely the safe version... it works 100%.Reply to
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