Answereda year ago
What is the current policy of Bangkok Bank regarding holding funds for visa-related purposes?
I was told by my visa agent today that if I deposit 500,000 into my Bangkok Bank Account, they will hold that money for 90 to 120 days. Regardless of where it came from or where it is going.
If that is true, What the Fck is going on here?
I have seen reports that differ... Can anyone comment with actual first hand knowledge of the situation? Please don't waste my time with comments that are unrelated to the question asked.
Have a great day.
If that is true, What the Fck is going on here?
I have seen reports that differ... Can anyone comment with actual first hand knowledge of the situation? Please don't waste my time with comments that are unrelated to the question asked.
Have a great day.
Answer summary
A user raised a concern about Bangkok Bank's practice of holding a deposit of 500,000 baht for an extended period (90-120 days) possibly related to visa applications. Comments revealed a mix of experiences and advice, with suggestions to directly consult the bank for clarification, as well as insights into policies surrounding account balances for visa purposes. The conversation highlighted confusion about new banking regulations affecting foreigners and emphasized the importance of understanding legalities regarding fund access.
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Philip *******
How does this relate to those who transfer
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baht per month instead of maintaining an 800,000 baht balancePete *******
@Philip ******
it doesn’t. Carry on as normal.
Anne *******
There seems to appear a new rule at Bangkok bank. It seems like they really started to block the money for a few month after the visa date. There was another post about it. You are not the only one who had this issue.
Robert ******
Absolute BS
Pete *******
@Robert *****
try reading the news....Robert ******
@Pete ******
lol you deposit the money, wait 3 months then ask for a statement. I do it all the time.Pete *******
@Robert *****
The topic is about requesting a certificate of deposit from Bangkok Bank used for non immigrant visa extensions and not about getting a bank statement.
John **********
The new Bangkok Bank policy relates to getting a certificate from the bank for immigration for an extension of stay etc. They require your funds either 400k or 800k to be maintained in your account for 4 months
Kevin ******
Contact Bangkok Bank.
Robert **************
I was told by Bangkok bank a week ago that they have separate accounts that are strictly for o visa (retirement). Those funds are meant to be locked so when renewing your visa is easier but those types account are not required. I just maintain my regular account with at least 805,000 but can withdraw as I like as long as I don’t go below the 800k requirement
Anna *********
Agents often seem to misinterpret new rules etc if it benefits them by ‘helping’ you
There are very specific reasons why Bangkok bank may freeze your funds but it’s not a general thing
There are very specific reasons why Bangkok bank may freeze your funds but it’s not a general thing
Jan **********
500,000 for what
Darin ********
Are you doing a DTV ?
Jeremy ********
I use k-bank IMHO they are the best
Eric **********
Why don’t you ask the people who run this thread ?
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Great agency, I use them
Bobby *********
Use a home bank for DTV application process. Banking is a clown show for foreigners rn.
Mikkel *******
Talk to them, and question the legality of them freezing your funds.. I don't see how a bank can legally do that, if you didn't agree to some kind of locked account (high interest/investment/etc).
If you are not the source of any wrong doing, following the agreement you have with them (terms and conditions) there's absolutely no way they can just hold on to your money for 90-120 days without letting you access it.
If you are not the source of any wrong doing, following the agreement you have with them (terms and conditions) there's absolutely no way they can just hold on to your money for 90-120 days without letting you access it.
Scott ********
OPRaven Cheeks thanks for continuing to add value to this conversation. BTW Google knows fuckall about the day to day situation here at the moment.
Steve ********
banks in Thailand can indeed hold your money, lock your account and report same to some police division that is practically impossible to talk to. I'm talking from personal experience.
Mikkel *******
In other words, don't sign anything in this regard. Choose another bank if they won't do business without holding your money ransom.
Mikkel *******
You might have to prove the money is legit. But if not locked away from a signed agreement, they have no rights to just hold your money for any time. Let alone months.
Wayne *******
@CjandBrigitte *********
New policy? Is it legal or just knocked up by some office junior? Doesnt look like a bill passed in govt 🤷Thaimer ******
@CjandBrigitte *********
I was just referring that printed information looks unprofessional. I have no clue is that correct or no.
Ken ********
@CjandBrigitte *********
was that handed out by the bank, emailed or posted. It don't look very official.Thaimer ******
@CjandBrigitte *********
this looks like random person wrote in word
Malcolm *****
Raven Cheeks this is Thailand - very little makes sense 🙄
Thaimer ******
Raven Cheeks bank statement should look more professional, but again this is Thailand
Thaimer ******
Raven Cheeks so you call yourself an idiot for posting i facebook. Nice
Brook ********
Have you searched the forum?
And did you mean ฿400k or ฿800k?
And did you mean ฿400k or ฿800k?
Olivier *********
Go straight to the source: your Bangkok bank branch and ask them
Lynnette *******
Could you ask your bank? My son banks with Bangkok bank and not had an issue. Could this be related to a visa issue you have?
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