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Does a Bangkok Bank account in New York count as a Thai bank account?

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Apr 2, 2025

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Speaking of Bank accounts does my account in Bangkok Bank in New York count as a thai bank?

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The consensus among commenters is that a Bangkok Bank account located in New York does not qualify as a Thai bank account. Several users have pointed out that to meet requirements, the bank account must be based in Thailand, as accounts in branches outside the country are not considered Thai bank accounts.

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Steve *********

I tried this with Bangkok bank in London , they said No. ( USA may be different mind )

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John **********

I didn't think that Bangkok Bank in the US provided standard bank accounts? Regardless it has to be an account in Thailand.

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Steve *******

No

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James ******

I transfer money free to Bangkok bank in New York, but I use my account number here and it’s automatically in my account but I’m guessing you need a bank account number from here

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Brandon ************

No

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