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How can I resolve my locked Bangkok Bank account after two weeks with no feedback?

Bangkok Bank DTV Visa Bank Account Issues Visa Regulations Money Laundering Expat Advice Thai Banking System

Jun 10, 2025

3 days ago

Anonymous *************

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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

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TLDR : 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.

a day ago

Anonymous *************

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Người tham gia ẩn danh 118 🤪. So now I need take action to get money back. So tired with waiting day by day

a day ago

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Anonymous ******************

Spam post. People are really bored with their lives lol

a day ago

Anonymous *************

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Người tham gia ẩn danh 220 spam comment.

a day ago

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Anonymous ******************

You need to go into branch, they have been doing this for weeks

a day ago

Anonymous ******************

Go to the bank and find out more information about your account

2 days ago

마리오 ***

Lawyer isn’t really going to help, but they will gladly take your money though.

2 days ago

Loraine ***********

You're American aren't you? You're going to sue? What a joke

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

Cliff *********

This looks like spam….delete it

2 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@Cliff ********

look like bot. Block it 😆

2 days ago

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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.