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What are the current issues with Thai bank accounts for expats?

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Oct 3, 2025

4 days ago

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Hello,

I just want to update you regarding the bank issue.

I flew in today and went directly to my bank SCB, they informed me that they just have to verify my phone number, and they did not ask about any Visa.

Luckily, I can still use my bank account!

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The user recently updated that upon returning to Thailand, they were able to verify their phone number with SCB bank without needing to present a visa, allowing them continued access to their bank account. Comments from other users suggest that similar issues are mostly relevant to Bangkok Bank, which has reportedly been closing accounts due to visa complications.

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Esteban *********

This is exactly what I did with my Bangkok Bank. Its back to normal

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Edward *****

I think

only Bangkok Bank accounts are happening

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Sean *******

Yes only BB closing accounts.

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Paul *******

It's not everyone being affected that's for sure, despite what some people are saying. However, sadly, too many people are having their accounts frozen.

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Paul *******

Not only Bangkok Bank. Mainly Bangkok Bank accounts, but others are being affected too.

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Sean *******

Yes people are getting called in to update their mobile number and passport. Not heard of any other banks closing accounts because of tourist visas.

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Paul *******

I have. Plenty such reports...just that it's most common with Bangkok Bank.

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Sean *******

I've not seen them..Krungthai never closed this one...

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Paul *******

MANY reports. Again, it's not just Bangkok Bank, even though they're the main one. There have been reports from SCB, Kasikorn and others...

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Sean *******

Well mine is working fine and they've known I'm on a DTV since March. Guess it's the luck of the draw.

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