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What are the new Bangkok Bank policies regarding visa renewal funds for expats in Thailand?
Bangkok BankVisa RenewalO Retirement VisaImmigration PoliciesBank RequirementsFinancial Requirements for VisaExpat Life in Thailand
Jul 1, 2025
10 months ago
Priscilla *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHeads up to those who are with Bangkok Bank. Starting today they require you to block 400k/800k (depending on your visa type) 4 months prior to renewal even if immigration is asking 3 months. If not they will disclose documents for visa renewal only by making you sign a paper where you pledge to keep the amount for 4 more months.
Attached the announcement
Attached the announcement
TLDR : Answer Summary
Bangkok Bank has introduced a new policy requiring expats to maintain a balance of 400k or 800k THB (depending on visa type) in their accounts for four months prior to visa renewal, despite immigration only asking for three months. If this amount is not maintained, the bank will only provide documents needed for visa renewal after signing a pledge to keep the funds for an additional four months. This policy seems to exclusively affect Bangkok Bank, leading to confusion and frustration among expats as it does not align with existing immigration policies.
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Tod *********
AND as I suspected, this turned into a total sh*t-show just minutes after letting it on the group
People this is happening at Bangkok Bank branches and there are NO reports it's happening at any other bank company
Also this has nothing to do with immigrations policy on seasoning of funds this is a BANK policy ONLY
We are DONE
People this is happening at Bangkok Bank branches and there are NO reports it's happening at any other bank company
Also this has nothing to do with immigrations policy on seasoning of funds this is a BANK policy ONLY
We are DONE
Bobby **********
Yes. This happened to my friend in CR yesterday! This is seriously what BKK Bank is doing now.
Faith *********
it’s true. best friend had this happen in BKK this past friday at Bangkok Bank downstairs at immigration. It is Tuesday and he is still waiting for bank certificate in order to extend his O Retirement Visa.
Luke **********
I call bullshit
This is a homemade letter 🙄🙄
This is a homemade letter 🙄🙄
Tod *********
@Luke *********
LOOK at the form I posted further down that IS from Bangkok BankLuke **********
@Tod ********
just saw it then , thanks mateReply to
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Dennis ********
Only Bangkok Bank? I have K Bank
Tod *********
@Dennis *******
this is ONLY from Bangkok BankDennis ********
@Tod ********
Thanks TodReply to
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Lester *********
Surely this is irrelevant?
Immigration require a certified year's bank statements, passbook (where applicable) and the letter certifying the balance.
Immigration require a certified year's bank statements, passbook (where applicable) and the letter certifying the balance.
Tod *********
@Lester ********
this is a BANK policy (bangkok bank) and has nothing to do with immigration policy on seasoning of funds to get the visa/extensionReply to
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Greg ******
This does not look or read like a real bank document. “Do not bring money FORM OTHER to put in the bank account.” ???
Frank **********
@Greg *****
haven’t been long in Thailand eh? ;) i’ve seen spelling errors on anything from official documents to road signsTod *********
@Greg *****
further down I put the actual bangkok bank FORM that you fill out and signReply to
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Tod *********
Just so people know, this happened at the Bangkok Bank branch out in the basement of the government complex on Chaengwattana road where the main immigration office is located
Alan *********
@Tod ********
Thanks for the clarification Tod .... big fan!!. I will chat with my bank in Hua Hin. Is it only me that is starting to feel unwelcome in Thailand! As in how many road blocks do you want me to negotiate to stay here?Reply to
Alan *********
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John ********
Concerning when they can’t spell attention
Tod *********
@John *******
i found that strange as well 😛Reply to
Tod *********
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Tod *********
@Bobby *********
post the experience that happened to your friend in Chiang Rai hereReply to
Tod *********
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