Hi all,
Bangkok Bank has closed my account.
I came to Thailand this year with a DTV visa and tried to open a bank account at several banks, but none accepted the DTV visa. Later, I bought a condo, and since the process required a bank account, I opened one at the seller’s bank, Bangkok Bank.
A couple of days ago, Bangkok Bank blocked my account. When I visited the branch, they gave me two options:
1. Convert my visa to a Non-Immigrant Visa to keep the account open, or
2. Close the account.
Since the Non-Immigrant Visa doesn’t offer the same advantages as the DTV, my account was closed. Now, I own a condo in Thailand but don’t know how to pay the electricity bill, and neither do they.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user reports that their account at Bangkok Bank was closed because they held a DTV visa, which is not accepted for maintaining the account. The bank offered the option to convert to a Non-Immigrant Visa or close the account. The user opted to close the account, but now needs advice on how to pay their electricity bill, as they own a condo in Thailand. Comments from other users suggest various payment options, including paying bills at 7-11, using a digital wallet like Truemoney, or seeking assistance from the condo's management.
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