Answereda year ago
How can I resolve my locked Bangkok Bank account after two weeks with no feedback?
I opened a Bangkok Bank account by DTV. Currently the account has been locked for 2 weeks without a due date. Does anyone in the group know a lawyer to go with me to the bank to request a refund or sue? A few million baht. Leave a comment and I will dm you. Thanks
Answer summary
A user reported that their account with Bangkok Bank has been locked for over two weeks, and they are seeking a lawyer to help request a refund or take legal action due to concerns about a significant amount of money frozen in the account. Other community members suggest that the account was likely frozen due to anti-money laundering regulations and caution that showing proof of the source of funds can help in releasing the account. Many comments underscore the importance of visiting the bank directly and emphasize that accounts opened under a tourist visa, like the DTV visa, might be subject to stricter scrutiny.
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Anonymous ******************
Welcome to Thailand! A country where people are granted five-year visas for attending a two-week cooking class, and where bank accounts opened through regular staff can be closed without explanation. Please never consider anything acquired here as permanent. No rule doesn't always mean possible or legal.
Anonymous *************
OPNgười tham gia ẩn danh 118 🤪. So now I need take action to get money back. So tired with waiting day by day
Anonymous ******************
Spam post. People are really bored with their lives lol
Anonymous *************
OPNgười tham gia ẩn danh 220 spam comment.
Anonymous ******************
You need to go into branch, they have been doing this for weeks
Anonymous ******************
Go to the bank and find out more information about your account
마리오 ***
Lawyer isn’t really going to help, but they will gladly take your money though.
Loraine ***********
You're American aren't you? You're going to sue? What a joke
Eamonn *******
I thought you didn't need a Thai bank account to get a DTV visa?
Can't the 15k funds be from any bank outside of Thailand, just the equivalent of 15k baht
Can't the 15k funds be from any bank outside of Thailand, just the equivalent of 15k baht
Cliff *********
This looks like spam….delete it
Anonymous *************
OP@Cliff ********
look like bot. Block it 😆
Milo *********
If the money is legit, take proof with you to the bank and they'll release the funds immediately. If the money isn't legit, then the bank is doing their job properly and you should probably be leaving the country.
Anonymous *************
OP@Milo ********
I showed all proof 2 weeks agoMilo *********
Anonymous participant sounds like the bank isn't happy
James ********
You're wasting time with your threatening to sue the bank. This is Thailand.
The bank is reported to be closing those who have a DTV Visa. You're not alone.
The bank is reported to be closing those who have a DTV Visa. You're not alone.
Anonymous *************
OP@James *******
if they keep my money a month or even a year and I still wait with no action?James ********
Anonymous participant go to the bank and take your money out.
Anonymous *************
OP@James *******
I went to the bank and couldn't take out my money 🥲. If it easy like you said I have no reason to complaintAnonymous *************
OP@James *******
close ok.but can't keep my money without any due date. I care about my money, not my accountJames ********
Anonymous participant bottom line... The bank is Closing All accounts opened using the Thai tourist visa, in the recent year....and the DTV visa is classed as a tourist visa.
James ********
Anonymous participant
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Greg *********
Normally can use same day 🤷♂️
Steve *******
If you can show the bank where the money came from, they'll release it back to you.
If you got the money through criminal means, the justice system is working as it should and you should probably leave the country asap.
If you got the money through criminal means, the justice system is working as it should and you should probably leave the country asap.
Anonymous *************
OP@Steve ******
white money and that why I want sue them 😁Steve *******
Anonymous participant you don't need to sue anyone, just go to your branch and show them the source of the money.
Anonymous ******************
You’ll have a visa debit card from your home country , use that.
Anonymous ******************
Strange post, I don’t believe anything. Leave a comment and I will DM you. BS
Anonymous ******************
You need to clear your account. Where did your money come from? Bank transfer slip to Thailand. Banks are permitted to lock your account if it is deemed suspicious under anti-money laundering regulations.
Anonymous *************
OPNgười tham gia ẩn danh 890 I provided all documents 2 weeks ago.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant Allow them to investigate first and wait for their responses.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant no way in hell you’re gonna be able to sue a bank. I suggest your follow up with customer services
James ********
Anonymous participant forget about suing the bank. You can visit the bank and withdraw your money.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant You can hire a lawyer, but you must be prepared to pay an upfront fee.
Anonymous *************
OPNgười tham gia ẩn danh 890 i gave them over 2 weeks. All my money in the bank account and I have no money for living. I really want to hire a lawyer come with me and sue them if can.
John *********
Banks are investigating many accounts, go yourself again, no need for a lawyer to hold your hand, just a large expense and no result. I'm sure if there is no suspicious activity your account will be unfrozen.Just go and make an appointment to speak to the branch manager
Anonymous *************
OP@John ********
I have Line Id of staff. Chat with him and no response. They said me wait 1 week and now over 2 weeks.John *********
Anonymous participant go down to the branch 🤷🏾♀️
Fitfac *****************
Just go to the bank and explain the source of fund that is going into your account.
The bank will freeze an account that have a large influx of fund.
The bank will freeze an account that have a large influx of fund.
Anonymous *************
OP@Fitfac ****************
I did it 2 weeks agoFitfac *****************
Anonymous participant in that case, all you can do is just wait. Right now the bank is evaluating all suspicious bank account nationwide.
And the people who evaluate this is just 1 department at bangkok bank headquarter.
So there might be a huge backlog for this account revision
And the people who evaluate this is just 1 department at bangkok bank headquarter.
So there might be a huge backlog for this account revision
Anonymous *************
OP@Fitfac ****************
If they keep my money a year and I still wait?Ning ******
Call their hotline and ask, or bring a friend who can speak thai to go with you to the branch to ask again ?
Anonymous *************
OP@Ning *****
i did it and they said you can only wait can't do nothingNing ******
Anonymous participant are you in bkk ? try going to their main branch and ask to talk to their manager ?
Anonymous *************
OP@Ning *****
thank will try itNing ******
Anonymous participant if there is nothing wrong with the source of fund, it should be ok.
Lewis ********
What nationality are you? Which city did you open the account?
David ********
Go to the branch and speak with them directly. If you have no suspect transactions you will be fine l would suggest. Take a lawyer to sue the bank you joking right . Remember where you are and your status is alien 🤣🤣🤣
Anonymous *************
OP@David *******
I went to the branch 2 weeks ago. No due date for me
Pascal ***********
Anonieme deelnemer as a property owner it’s no problem to have a Thai bank account. Just visit the branch where you opened your account and ask them to check everything is okay.
If for example your Thai phone number is not registered on exactly the same name as your bank account, then that might be a reason to block your account as well.
Make sure it’s the same branch as where you opened the account. Another branch often won’t/can’t help you.
If for example your Thai phone number is not registered on exactly the same name as your bank account, then that might be a reason to block your account as well.
Make sure it’s the same branch as where you opened the account. Another branch often won’t/can’t help you.
Elías ********
Participante anónimo Have to wait, then
David ********
Anonymous participant did an agent open the account for you
Arthur ********
@Marianne *******
owning property makes
Marianne ********
Anonymous participant DTV visa does not make you eligible for a bank account.
It is considered a tourist visa.
It is considered a tourist visa.
Anonymous *************
OP@David *******
No. I opened account by myself. I'm property owner and have visa.
Andi ***********
It was announced they will suspend accounts a few weeks ago. Go in person and speak to them, some accounts can have the suspension lifted if not they return your money.
Anonymous *************
OP@Andi **********
went to the bank 2 weeks ago. Provided all documents they need
Bob **********
Anonymous participant they can’t take your money go get it there freezing most accounts opened on tourist visas
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant I guess they are reviewing the docs, go again if not heard anything by the end of the week.
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