What can I do to ensure my girlfriend can access my Bangkok Bank account if I pass away?

Think good, talk good, do good.

Well-done Fred

Add her to the account and make it a joint account. Problem solved.

I'm sure she has it already worked out ...including the event you mentioned

Give account number but learn to fly like a bird .You might need it

Just make sure she has your bank card and pin access easy

How about getting her an ATM card and deposit it until you pass

If there is enough money to sustain the woman you care about it seems paying a lawyer for a will to make sure she is taken care of would be a part of that sustainability plan

Write a will with a lawyer

If u warry enough with what you have after you die. Go to lawyer and make a will to give access to whatever u have and to whoever you want.

Joint account

She will spend that money with her new BF after you die buddy. Don't be this much of a sucker. Your "GF" is not special, No woman is.

trust someone with your bank info in case you "drop dead'. Sounds fishy to me...

In Thailand a death has to be reported within 24 hours. So she would have access to your account within 24 hours. Also bear in mind there is a daily limit for withdrawals

Write a Thai will and get it approved by s law firm!

Add her to account make it joint .

While it is also possible to draft a handwritten will, this is associated with considerable uncertainty in Thailand. It is better to draft a will strictly according to the letter of law, according to the Thai Civil Code.

You can have a Thai Last Will set up at a lawyer's office, or download a Thai Last Will template from the internet (check out samuiforsale dot com).

"Thai Last Will" in this case means that it is drafted and designed according to the provisions of the Thai Civil Code. This will therefore is recognized in Thailand.

I can bequeath only personal belongings and possessions located in Thailand. For any property in my home country, a separate Last Will is required.

Each item in my possession must be individually listed in the Last Will. For example, my bank account containing the +800,000 THB baht deposit which I use for my annual "retirement extension," the car, and all of my personal belongings.

The Last Will template obtained from the “samuiforsale” website came as a WORD .doc template. The text can be modified and edited, the template can be tailored to your own needs and requirements.

I first wrote all sections in my native language. I then sent the half-finished template to an embassy recommended translation office, asking them to translate my text into Thai and add it into the template. That’s what they did.

Then I went to the Amphoe, together with my girlfriend and two witnesses (she being named as the “beneficiary” and the "executor" in my Last Will).

On the Amphoe, each page was read out aloud, signed by the witnesses, my girlfriend and me, and got stamped by the Amphur. They did so with every single page. My Last Will consisted of 16 pages.

The head of the office, who did the reading, praised the Thai text as being excellent.

We submitted THREE copies, all of which were stamped and signed by the Amphur.

One of these copies remained, sealed inside an envelope, on the Amphur. We took back home the other two copies.

One copy is intended to be mailed to my country’s embassy in Bangkok in the event of my death, in an addressed envelope, as it states my sincere wish that my remains should not be transferred to my home country, that instead, my girlfriend as my executor can order my remains to be locally cremated inside Thailand.

Should I pass away in my home country, my girlfriend can empty my bank account, as the debit card and bankbook will remain with her during my stay in Germany. Nobody will hinder her. When there are no further account transactions for a period of one year, the account will be automatically closed.

If I pass away in Thailand, the situation is more complicated. The police will order my account frozen. Anyways, before this happens and if my girlfriend starts withdrawing money, she'll be committing fraud and an offense.

The Thai Last Will always has to be approved by a Thai court first. This process can take up to six months (!)

It should also be mentioned that any court executor could approach the heir and demand a bribe. You hear stories like this every now and then!

You're too naïve for thailand.

You’re a good man Fred.

Hmm… can’t designate a beneficiary on your bank account in Thailand? A named beneficiary with a legitimate proof of death wouldn’t be enough in a Thai bank??

Is she writing this and your dead already? Lol

Never.....never give your bank details to any one...

Are you planning to marry? I believe a wife can get the money if her husband dies.

Never...never...have a joint account..

Never have a joint account..

If you have assets in more than one country..you will need a will for each country

As in any country....make a will

I m in the same situation. My partner has told me that on my death she would have to go to court to get my money, Regardless of a will.

Yes, write a will

Do up a Will. You could also leave some cash stored with the Will or with a letter you've left for your loved one's that will tide them over until they can access the bank accounts etc.

If you care for her & want her to be the beneficiary of your Thai finances then I suggest a simple will…

Most Lawyers charge between 5k-10k

If not for the peace of mind then it’s the right & legal way.

The will is her only access to that account.

If she’s Thai and a beneficiary, yes. If she’s not, doubtful.

I share my account ( philippines) with my gf since years. Bith have access, credit cards, etc.

In America, you designate a Pay on Death beneficiary, but I don't know if Thailand has that option.

Did you ask if they will let you put her as a beneficiary on the account like they doing usa?

Make a will. It will take a bit (probate and all) but she will get it and any other Thai assets you may bequeath (car, mc, house, etc) or exclude.

You add her as a POD

Sorry to jump on your post Fred….

We are in the process of opening our accounts at Bk bank for our Visas, they have said it can only be with Bangkok bank, they have also told us, we can’t have a joint account, it has to be 2 separate accounts, and we are married!

As I will be using the account for shopping, meals etc… I will use my card for everything, hubby, will just putting in the bare minimum, so he has his for emergency use.

Wise owls out there …..

Can we then or How can we open a joint account with SCB ? Do they allow this?

Don’t die Fred..😁

Get a Thai will, approx 7k. Legal and secure way to pass on your wealth.

@Fred ********

Bangkok bank advised me that a will was the only way if your deceased.

Also If living you'll likely need to provide the power of attorney document, along with proof of the person's hospitalization and inability to communicate.

You can do a Thai will, hire an attorney in Thailand and make her the beneficiary. Give them your account information.

Make it a joint account ASAP?

@Brandon ***********

This might be illegal. If a family member or another Thai with knowledge of the situation (e.g, blackmailer) brings it to either a bank official or the authorities’ attention, she could end up in jail.

Buy some life insurance 👍. No probate.

I wouldn't worry . There will be nothing in it in 12 months anyway

Surely with a PIN Number and bank account she can empty your account dead or alive ?

Why tell the bank ?

Are you able to open a joint account?

Love is blind

Play it safe bud

You’re just dating

But I seeing people responding to you and planning your funerals, will, and squibbling

The fully legal way would be to draft a Thai will leaving her the money. Or if you trust her implicitly you could put the money in an account jointly registered with her Having her drain an account registered only to you upon your passing with an ATM card or with the Bangkok Bank might work but it might also get her in trouble since if she's not your wife she ordinarily wouldn't have any right to your money.

Give it to her now not when you die she enjoy it and you don’t have to worry about drama

Do a little research

I've been down this road ok so it's up to you but you have to write a will you can do it yourself without a lawyer once you have got it done then you have to have 2 witnesses to sign the document then you will need to take it to a lawyer to look after it and he will be able to help her in court to ensure that she will have the money, not the thai government it's going to take about 1 year before she gets the money unfortunately it's how the system works in Thailand, make sure that you have two copies of the will one for the lawyer and one for the lady

Banks usually give options to add nominee in case the account holder passes away

If she knows where your debit card is and what the pin number is, she can get access to your money. Now that they're only allowing banking apps to work on the phone line that's registered to the same name on the account, ATM card is kind of the only option if you don't want it to go to wills and courts.