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Is Bangkok Bank's 4-Month Fund Requirement for Bank Statements Still in Effect?

Dec 8, 2025
5 months ago
Jorge ****
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Some weeks ago I read on this group about banks not issuing bank statements or current balance statements unless the funds had been in deposit for four months or more. This caused concern because some extensions of stay require only 60 days of funds in deposit (maybe others 90). But is this 4 month bank requirement still on? Or has this gone away?
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Recently, there has been uncertainty regarding Bangkok Bank's policy on issuing bank statements for immigration purposes. It's confirmed that the requirement to have funds in deposit for four months is still in effect specifically for Bangkok Bank. This means if you wish to obtain a bank letter for immigration, the funds must be held for four months unless you sign a document allowing the bank to freeze them for that duration. However, this policy may not apply to all banks in Thailand, as other banks reportedly have more favorable terms for expats.
David *******
Is it not a requirement for a visa extension to also have the funds in the account 3 months after the extension only after that you can withdraw down and not go below 400k (or 200k for a marriage visa).
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Jesper *******
Its only for new bkk bank acct .....I have no problem getting my letter/statements from them without signing any agreement (October'25)
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Jay ****
Correct. Still BKK Bank policy. Other banks are MUCH MORE farang friendly.
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Brandon ************
Your understanding is not correct.

This is only for Bangkok Bank. If the money you want to use for immigration has not been in your account for 4 months when you want the letter, then you must sign a document allowing them to freeze the funds for 4 months from that date.

It's nothing about them not issuing the letter, they just require you to freeze the funds for 4 months to do so. Yes this is still the policy at Bangkok Bank and a strong reason for anyone using that bank to go elsewhere.
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