Answereda year ago
What are the current issues with Thai bank accounts for expats?
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!
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!
Answer summary
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
Edward *****
I think
only Bangkok Bank accounts are happening
only Bangkok Bank accounts are happening
Sean *******
Yes only BB closing accounts.
Paul *******
@Sean ******
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.Paul *******
@Sean ******
Not only Bangkok Bank. Mainly Bangkok Bank accounts, but others are being affected too.Sean *******
@Paul ******
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.Sean *******
@Paul ******
Well mine is working fine and they've known I'm on a DTV since March. Guess it's the luck of the draw.Paul *******
@Sean ******
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...Sean *******
@Paul ******
I've not seen them..Krungthai never closed this one...*************************************************************************************************************
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@Sean ******
I have. Plenty such reports...just that it's most common with Bangkok Bank.Activity
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