Hello Group.
I opened a bank account with Bangkok Bank and deposited the 800,000 Baht into the account, which they told me I had to do. They’re also pestering me to open a savings account and deposit a further 100,000 Baht. I initially thought they were advertising me that any amount over 100,000 Baht attracted a 4% interest rate, so I said oh great. But have since realised, it’s a secondary account and I’ve now told them I don’t wish to open a second savings account. I’ve since had a few phone calls asking me to go in to make the deposit.
I’m assuming this is purely a secondary account and will not cause any issues with my bank account I’ve just opened ? I’ve been told I must make a deposit within 30 days of opening the initial account. The language barrier has made it a tad difficult to understand exactly what the process is. Any advice please ?
Thanks v much.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user has opened a Bangkok Bank account and deposited 800,000 Baht, but is being pressured to open a secondary savings account with an additional 100,000 Baht deposit. They are unsure if this secondary account is necessary and have experienced difficulty due to language barriers. Responses from the community suggest that the secondary account may not be required for the user's visa and recommend sticking to only what is necessary. Some suggest it could be beneficial for managing funds, while others express concern that the bank's insistence might be a sales tactic.