Answered2 months ago
Why can't I renew my Bangkok Bank ATM card if I'm on a DTV visa?
Finally happened to me 🤷🏻♂️
Have a Bangkok Bank account for 5+ years. My ATM card expired 08/2026 so I went to a Bangkok Bank branch to get a new ATM card and I was denied because I’m on a DTV visa.
They showed me a June 2026 notice letter from Bangkok Bank head office stating that foreigners on DTV cannot open a new account OR get a new ATM card once the card is expired.
Incredible… they do everything to make our life difficult and discourage us from spending our money in Thailand…
Have a Bangkok Bank account for 5+ years. My ATM card expired 08/2026 so I went to a Bangkok Bank branch to get a new ATM card and I was denied because I’m on a DTV visa.
They showed me a June 2026 notice letter from Bangkok Bank head office stating that foreigners on DTV cannot open a new account OR get a new ATM card once the card is expired.
Incredible… they do everything to make our life difficult and discourage us from spending our money in Thailand…
Answer summary
The user shares their experience of being denied a renewal for their bank ATM card at Bangkok Bank due to being on a DTV visa. Discussions among commenters reveal that the restriction on renewing cards for DTV visa holders appears to be based on bank policy influenced by government regulations targeting foreigners. Multiple commenters suggest alternatives like using cardless ATMs or switching to other banks that are more accommodating, indicating that this issue has been affecting many expats.
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Lee *****
No, the law specifically states you can't have an account on that visa and always has. You broke the rules so you pay the price. Only yourself to blame.
WinFinn ****
Looks like Bangkok Bank is a No go place
Valerie ******
Should've opened your account with Krungthai
Brian ********
If you have a thai bank account, why not use their QR code to pay for goods ?
Stu ********
Agenda 2030 you own nothing and be happy! Banks are criminals. Get it! Thailand has only one economic outlook! Sucking your stick and your money out of your pocket. We leave soon! I had it here!
Sase ******
Dtv is not a permanent stay visa, you cannot work on dtv visa hence why you cannot have a bank account. It make sense but too many people abuse visas to work in thailand.
Understandi***********
You're a short term visa holder on a workcation or doing a soft power course, you're neither a resident, nor do you live in Thailand. Why do you need a Thai bank account?
Colin *********
With scan features and QR codes just get yourself a good phone cards are becoming a thing of the past
Klaus ******
Change to Kasikorn Bank. Bangkok Bank did it to me as well. No problem until now with Kasikorn bank
Manouk ******
Cardless atm or pay by QR or true money.
For online shopping you can also pay by QR or True Money.
For online shopping you can also pay by QR or True Money.
Mitchell *******
KYC, previous multi million dollar fines, who knows. But you can bet they are trying to stay in someone's good books.
J *****
In Kasikorn, can order atm card through the app itself, it gets sent by Thai post EMS to ur home
Ron ******
Never used my card in 16 months, always cardless. Too easy.
โกรัน *********
On a DTV Visa you don't need a Thai bank account as you generate your income in another country, so it's not that important
ข้าว ********
They let you keep your account though right?
ข้าว ********
Use cardless atm no point having atm card
Anonymous ******************
Just use true money. You can get there a virtual debit card
Daisy *******
Анонимный участник 478 not enough this (
Benny ********
Actually, if you could log in the bank app before, you can find the option to change your bank card, then fill in the recipient information, and after payment you can directly receive the new card. That's exactly how I got my current Kasikorn Bank card
Syed *****************
You can order card to your home address
TheBatman**********
Tourists are not allowed to open bank accounts in Thailand. It is a hassle to some extent but it's their policy.
Luit *****************
It is your own choice to live as a tourist in Thailand, and therefore having some banking restrictions, nothing incredible on that.
Normally tourists are perfectly able to spend their money in a country without having a local bank account, so nothing to do with discouraging spendings, a bank account does not make you spend anymore.
Normally tourists are perfectly able to spend their money in a country without having a local bank account, so nothing to do with discouraging spendings, a bank account does not make you spend anymore.
Nought*******
Can't see this DTV lasting much longer.
You can't do workcation unless you meet certain unwritten rules.
You can't use soft power unless you cook or box for an uncertain length of time.
You have to sit home whilst it's processed, yet you are already supposed to be a digital nomad.
You can't bank, but can stay almost permanently for 5 years😅
What a system, lol.
You can't do workcation unless you meet certain unwritten rules.
You can't use soft power unless you cook or box for an uncertain length of time.
You have to sit home whilst it's processed, yet you are already supposed to be a digital nomad.
You can't bank, but can stay almost permanently for 5 years😅
What a system, lol.
Sase ******
NoughtyBadoof dtv visa is not meant for you to get money from thailand if you are working in thailand you can open account but that is another visa. This visa only allows you to stay in the country longer while you are getting paid from abroad.
Andi ***********
NoughtyBadoof "Can't see the DTV lasting much longer' - That line has been dropped since July 2024. The DTV is not going anywhere anytime soon. It is very easy to live in Thailand without a Thai bank.
Nought*******
@Andi **********
doesn't appear Thailand are that fussed what tourist think, so who knows.I have decided not to bother, it's too much faff. I will take my money elsewhere, I am starting in India in November with a £30 1 year tourist visa where I don't have to make stuff up😅
Andi ***********
NoughtyBadoof 30 quid for a year..?? that is a bargain..
Anonymous ******************
ATM card expired, I think its still can use for ATM, just can't use credit card or debet card, right?
Johnny ********
Why you need that card you can scan with your phone ?
Emmanuele *******************
Don’t reset your phone or buy a new phone because then the system will tell you in order to log in, you need to go to the branch and at the branch they will tell they can’t do anything because you are on DTV.
That happened to me in late July / August at Bangkok bank.
Luckily my card will expire in 2030. So I can still use my card but no phone app.
They said whatever you need to update (passport, card, phone app, codes, passbook) your account will be frozen. So the bank employee will just do nothing in order to keep your account alive until you can.
That happened to me in late July / August at Bangkok bank.
Luckily my card will expire in 2030. So I can still use my card but no phone app.
They said whatever you need to update (passport, card, phone app, codes, passbook) your account will be frozen. So the bank employee will just do nothing in order to keep your account alive until you can.
Helio *****
Get a proper visa. Easy.
Dennis *********
@Helio ****
get some f’ing manners
Marco **********
Use cardless atm
Andrew ********
I dont have a bank account and i do just fine
Pedro *******
Your don't really need much of a bank card for daily life. Just scan away. It's cheaper and more accepted.
But still annoying that I happened
But still annoying that I happened
Nelson ******
Maybe they allowed you to keep the account because you have a healthy balance. I shudder to think how much business Bangkok Bank has lost.
Fleace ********
It is because technically you are not a resident.
Efficient**********
Say warm thank you to Russians, Chinese and Israeli…
Ken *******************
EfficientRabbit7134 well.. can't disagree with you but just to say . Thais themselves laundry out lots of money too.. remember.. here in Thailand everything has a price
Rok ********
I cannot think of using card once, ever; pay by QR code and if need the cash withdraw it with the app.
Bob **********
Shows you what they think of the DTV 😎😎😎
Nick ************
I refuse a bank debit card because all they do is cost you money. Can do everything without one.
Kool *******
Most everyone just does qrcode payments, or buy online with b2b transfer.
HumbleF*******
They lost their mind in this country, everything used to be much more simple and welcoming
Understandi***********
HumbleFrog3102 Social media and the subsequent abuse has screwed it, and that will include many entitled foreigners in this group. And the irony is that the influencers all rave about how it's more advanced and nicer than the west - well it seems they don't like it when Thailand actually starts advancing and becoming stricter with their rules and enforcement
TheBatman**********
HumbleFrog3102 until a ton of riff raff with 20 bucks in their pockets came over thinking they can survive on that.
Luit *****************
HumbleFrog3102 Most countries don't allow tourists to open bank accounts, so why "lost their minds"?
SugarFree*********
HumbleFrog3102 While you are correct, unfortunately it took a handful of low class and criminal foreigners to misuse and abuse the freedom so now all must suffer.
HumbleF*******
SugarFreeTruth2026 Thailand was always place for criminals. The opposite - all the Facebook geeks asking to many questions and extreme farang hate from the new government... All together is a very bad combo
David ********
I am sure you will remain in Thailand and keep spending like before after you find your solution
Daisy *******
Before they say no problem I’f u have open one account is okay .. just cant open new , but now I ask they say no we will frozen account if change to DTV 🥲🔫
Luit *****************
@Daisy ******
If you choose to lower your residence status to tourist, restricted access to banks and others like 5 years drivers license can be a result.Daisy *******
@Luit ****************
what else ?)
EasygoingE**********
Its a security risk to them. They dont want tourists using local bank accounts. Most countries are the same. You can thank the low trust world we live in nowadays.
Andrew *******
EasygoingElephant307 its not, its just propaganda from the government after Chinese call centers totally exploited all the loop holes for banks and visas. That was the end
EasygoingE**********
@Andrew ******
Those chinese entered on tourist visas, but they are far from being the only ones. Other asians, russians, and western nations as well were doing the exact same thing. The police ordered that all foreign tourists are done with banking. Permanently. Move on.
Andy **********
I have all flavour of banks, dozens of accounts and I have had no issues getting new cards, opening new accounts, etc. all without any visa at all.
I understand the additional scrutiny to open the first account but they do not check your visa status when you ask for a new ATM card.
I understand the additional scrutiny to open the first account but they do not check your visa status when you ask for a new ATM card.
David *******
Is the purpose of the “DTV” Destination Tourist Visa means: You are here in Thailand remotely working from your computer on a career that does not tie you to a specific fixed location. You have access to your home banking accounts, therefore a local bank in Thailand is not needed as you are only temporarily in Thailand?
Luit *****************
@David ******
I think you are right, they don't you to stay longer than 180 days at a time, and most digital nomads don't want to stay any longer in a calender your to prevent to become tax resident in any country, so they move on and come back in another year.Nought*******
@David ******
idiot post.
DTV_Pag*******
@David ******
It’s the Destinstion THAILAND Visa. Not Destination Tourist Visa.BlueElep********
@David ******
yes temporally as 10 month per year, with tax id and tax report in Thailand 😅BlueElep********
@David ******
destination thailand visa
ExcitingRa***********
i don’t understand why they do this. what do they gain by denying people spending money here.
TheBatman**********
ExcitingRaspberry4270 they don't gain anything. What they do benefit from is to cut back on losses from scams. That's why they come up with such policy changes. The world has changed drastically.
Luit *****************
ExcitingRaspberry4270 How does not having a Thai bank account prevent you from spending money.
Do you open a bank account in every country you travel to?
Do you open a bank account in every country you travel to?
friendly********
The word ( spend our money in Thailand) is the most funny blackmailing old style ever heard and never stop .
How do all those DTV holders are living and eating then in Thailand ?
Are they living on a charity?
There are too many alternatives yet you insist to have what is not allowed by law, because the entitlement mindset
How do all those DTV holders are living and eating then in Thailand ?
Are they living on a charity?
There are too many alternatives yet you insist to have what is not allowed by law, because the entitlement mindset
BlueElep********
friendly_Tiger22 I will with no doubt spend more money in Thailand if I can have a bank account here.
Anonymous ******************
BlueElephant4528 Thai people travel to USA with 10 years tourist visa. They cant open bank account too and they do not have issue for not being able to open US bank account 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Does your country allow tourist open local bank account???
friendly********
Anonymous participant 126 absolutely not.
But most of them coming here with a believe that they are entitled to anything they wish
But most of them coming here with a believe that they are entitled to anything they wish
Luit *****************
BlueElephant4528 How will a bank account make you spending more money, I really don't understand.
Without having a Thai bank account, I was just able to spend as much money as I wanted to spend.
Nobody told me that I could not buy anything because I did not have a Thai bank account.
Without having a Thai bank account, I was just able to spend as much money as I wanted to spend.
Nobody told me that I could not buy anything because I did not have a Thai bank account.
RedBlueb********
BlueElephant4528 so, it's definitely better to NOT have an account in Thailand, then
BlueElep********
RedBlueberry7135 better for who ? 😄 , even buying a condo look weird if cannot have a bank account
Artur *********
Nothing new, move on. Make True wallet
Wannikea *********
You don't need an ATM card you can just use cardless ATM feature.
Brett ******
@Wannikea ********
until your passport expires then you'll lose access to the online banking as well
Yuriy ************
Just use cardless withdrawal then, no problem. Or did they block your account too?
Robin *******
Go to bank of georgia
Confident**********
Oh great...guess this will happen to me too. What a joke 🙄🤦🤡🇹🇭
Lee *****
ConfidentPapaya1511 hope so. All deserve what you get for dodging the law
Confident**********
Lee Lee I also just replaced my atm card a couple weeks ago so maybe keep your b*tchass mouth shut
Confident**********
Lee Lee having a different visa isnt "dodging the law" you moron, it was obtained legally.
Confident**********
Lee Lee actually you st*pid b*tch I got my bank account when I was married to a Thai so shut the f*ck up 🙄🖕
Anonymous ******************
Yep I lost my card over a year ago and haven't bothered to go into a branch to get a new one for exactly the same reason
Stephen *******
How long have you had the account?
LongTimeLivi************
@Stephen ******
, the OP said 5 years.LongTimeLivi************
The letter they showed you was it in Thai or English? Did you happen to get a snapshot of it? Maybe try Bangkok Bank head office on Silom Rd. Bring some supporting documents like a Residence Certificate, TM30, lease agreement or yellow book etc. Things that show you are here long term.
Luit *****************
LongTimeLivingInThailand Instead of all the things you mention to show them you are living in the country long term, it might be easier to just show the appropriate visa for that, problem solved.
LongTimeLivi************
@Luit ****************
People assume it’s a visa issue, but legally there is zero law prohibiting DTV holders from opening accounts (or renewing ATM cards). It's purely internal bank policy driven by heavy-handed KYC/AML rules. Banks moved the goalposts recently, and combined with Foreign Affairs dropping sudden DTV visa requirement changes, the constant flip-flopping just destroys confidence for everyone involved.
Robert *************
LongTimeLivingInThailand It makes no difference. You can no longer have a bank account whilst on a tourist visa
Kevin *******
@Robert ************
I have 2 accounts at two banks eh
TrustyGol*********
There's a logical explanation. A dtv they only want people doing business outside the country. Not letting you have a local bank account restricts you from doing business inside the country.
Christopher ********
TrustyGoldfish9051 I appreciate your common-sense responses to this topic
Andrew *******
TrustyGoldfish9051 so what was the logic before the DTV existed that everyone on a tourist visa could easily open a bank account. Nothing changed, more its xenophobic god anutin abusing it because it was created by the previous party.
TrustyGol*********
@Andrew ******
there was no logic. It wasn't an issue until the scammers came in. But that's why you can't get one on a tourist visa now either.
Jay **********
TrustyGoldfish9051 it also makes it more difficult to spend it 🤷🏼♀️
If anything, it'd make it easier to CATCH someone working illegally. Patterns like selling stuff, consistent deposits from a local company, etc. If someone was stupid enough to work here illegally and filter it through their Thai bank, it'd be easier to identify them.
If anything, it'd make it easier to CATCH someone working illegally. Patterns like selling stuff, consistent deposits from a local company, etc. If someone was stupid enough to work here illegally and filter it through their Thai bank, it'd be easier to identify them.
TrustyGol*********
@Jay *********
no, believe it or not the government can't just pull up your banking records on a screen. There are in fact data protection laws that prevent them for doing this. The government and your government do however get a balance tied to your name at the end of the year but that's it. It's a balance nit Individual transactionsJay **********
TrustyGoldfish9051 And yet they set this one up in a way that allows people to spend the majority of the year here, and to allow collecting remote income while here. Even without the need to leave the country over a 6 month period- many living here half of the year or more, which they welcome people to do, sure is more convenient to allow then to keep their money over here. It's a win for them economically.
I don't personally have a horse in this race, as I've lived here most of my adult life and have had a bank account almost 20 years. But I just wish Thailand would find a better solution for people who are just arriving with capital to spend, and there should be a convenient way for them to spend it. I guess the new "Pay Like A Local" initiative is their current answer to that, but I still think it could be better.
I don't personally have a horse in this race, as I've lived here most of my adult life and have had a bank account almost 20 years. But I just wish Thailand would find a better solution for people who are just arriving with capital to spend, and there should be a convenient way for them to spend it. I guess the new "Pay Like A Local" initiative is their current answer to that, but I still think it could be better.
TrustyGol*********
@Jay *********
or they can make it simpler and say no bank accounts like they already have. It's a tourist visa. You can't get a bank account in almost every country on a tourist visa. Just giving everyone a bank account lead to the mess with the scammers. If you actually want to live here and do banking, get a visa designed to live here! The DTV isn't designed for living in the country long term, it's for digital "nomads" people who move around a lot.Jay **********
TrustyGoldfish9051 it's not hard for them to add a transaction history requirement, verified by a bank manager. They already require it for the 3 previous months before renewing retirement visa, so it wouldn't even be a new practice. Seems like easy solutions to make sure things are on the up n up.
Garrett ***********
I have Krungsri. I opened my account years ago but I just got a new debit card while on the DTV, no issues. I think most of the banking issues revolve around Bangkok Bank.
Simon ******
My Bangkok Bank account was frozen in the middle of last year, pretty much as soon as the visa requirements changed. I was given the option of keeping it open by taking out an LTR-compliant life insurance policy but I wasn’t prepared to pay for another product just to retain access to a bank account ... particularly after being blindsided by the sudden freeze in the first place.
The bigger issue for me was that even if I complied, there was no guarantee that another rule change wouldn’t come along six months later and leave me in exactly the same position.
So I’m actually surprised your account remained open for another year.
The bigger issue for me was that even if I complied, there was no guarantee that another rule change wouldn’t come along six months later and leave me in exactly the same position.
So I’m actually surprised your account remained open for another year.
krazye******
@Simon *****
how much was the price for this LTR compliant?Simon ******
krazyeyez999 i think was about 5000 baht. To be honest the policy wasn't the issue. I just wasn't content with access to my own money suddenly being blocked.
Iñigo ************
Which branch?
Cliff *********
I have used BB for about as long as you.
I maybe used the ATM card once.
I use the qr scanner and transfers to other Thai accounts many times a month, especially when I’m in town.
No worries.
I maybe used the ATM card once.
I use the qr scanner and transfers to other Thai accounts many times a month, especially when I’m in town.
No worries.
John ********
@Cliff ********
super Idee is Option surviving without ATMBrett ******
@John *******
That will also shut down when your passport expires. My friend just had this issue
Ben ********
Love these elitist Wayne Kerr's spouting"youre on a tourist visa"
dont be jealous our visa is so much longer and cheaper than yours, boomers! 😂😂
dont be jealous our visa is so much longer and cheaper than yours, boomers! 😂😂
Jason ******
@Ben *******
how it is cheaper when you have to leave Thailand after 180 day, or get an extension then leave after 360? You never leave Thailand on an o visaBen ********
@Jason *****
a trip across a border costs next to nothingJason ******
@Ben *******
more than 5k baht, plus a 1900 extension after 180 days, the visa to Laos is 25 dollar, then you got to get there, compard to 1900baht yearly extension for a o visa, which you can work on with a permit, get a 5 year driving licence, pink Thai Id card, yellow house book, full Thai bank account with a card, government hospital if have work permit, etc.
SoftFal*******
So they didnt close your account? Just didnt give you a new ATM card? Ive found it useless tbh, only used maximum 5 times in 5 years lol. QR code atm is way easier
RadiantC********
SoftFalcon4636 I am old school and while I've used the QR ATM withdrawal option, I haven't used it much. I still generally use my card not to mention if you're abroad, you have to use your card as the cardless options only work for domestic issued cards.
Now if you're like me and you maintain bank accounts in several jurisdictions, you'll face almost no issues.
I will most likely stick with QR code ATM withdrawals for my Bangkok Bank account or just use my SCB account as I generally do nowadays anyway, following the 2028 expiration of my card unless I happen to transition to another visa such as marriage or non-B by then. Remains to be seen.
Now if you're like me and you maintain bank accounts in several jurisdictions, you'll face almost no issues.
I will most likely stick with QR code ATM withdrawals for my Bangkok Bank account or just use my SCB account as I generally do nowadays anyway, following the 2028 expiration of my card unless I happen to transition to another visa such as marriage or non-B by then. Remains to be seen.
Knowledgeabl************
If you are old school why you not using cheques 🤣
Elías ********
Somebody hasn't been reading the news for years... 🫣
Anonymous ******************
UOB no issue, renewed card this month on DTV, actually did twice over 2 branches as the first branch messed up my postal address so was required to do a second time, no issues on checks
RadiantC********
Anonymous participant 119 Yes it depends on the bank. SCB is fine; just request new card to be sent to your address. Bangkok Bank only allows this if you're Thai.
Noam *****
Anonymous participant 119 Did UOB require Thai tax ID when opening the account?
Anonymous ******************
@Noam ****
I actually opened the account in 2014 when on a tourist exemption, that time period of account opening is not really relevant nowadays
DoubtfulIn***********
With all the hassle with Thai bank accounts I’ve found it easier to just use Charles Schwab while I am here, and Wise to transfer money back when I am not. They’ve locked my account repeatedly, and even locked my Thai partners account while she was in the states visiting family.
I know there are certain things that require having a Thai account, but if none of them apply it’s hardly worth the trouble.
I know there are certain things that require having a Thai account, but if none of them apply it’s hardly worth the trouble.
Lisa ******
DoubtfulIndigoMontoya Does your partner contact her bank to tell them she is traveling?
Chris **********
Honestly, I've lived here without a Thai bank account. While it's a slight inconvenience, it's really nothing more than that. I can use Wise for a lot of things I can't use my Australian accounts for, and I can get cash out easily. I actually found an ATM that still charges the 220 baht fee as well! 🙏
Jon **********
@Chris *********
You only think it's a slight inconvenience because you never had a thai bank account. My first 2 years I didn't either and obviously it was ok. It's only after you get one that you really appreciate how much easier it makes everyday life.Chris **********
@Jon *********
yeah I know man obviously I would really like to have one, mainly to stop the bank taking so much money for withdrawal feesRadiantC********
@Chris *********
Which one? Most charge 250 or even 350 now.Chris **********
RadiantCamel1017 its out the front of a shop near Mae Rim
Anonymous ******************
You are on tourist visa now why you need a bank account? LOL
Anonymous ******************
Anonymer Teilnehmer 126 maybe because not all accept cards ? And when I’m out I don’t want have 50-70k cash with me ?
also cards limited to withdraw cash daily/weekly/monthly QR always accepted
also cards limited to withdraw cash daily/weekly/monthly QR always accepted
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 121 thats your problem then which Thai government will not care 🤣🤣🤣🤣
krazye******
Anonymer Teilnehmer 126 shut up lol
Cheerfu********
Anonymous participant 126 Is it really so hard to understand people don't want to pay 350 baht to use the ATM and its useful to be able to pay via scan?
Luit *****************
CheerfulBee4154 Who do you expect to pay the fee for the service they deliver to you?
JoyfulT********
CheerfulBee4154 when Thai people travel abroad they also need to pay for all those fees. Does your country allow tourist visa to open bank account?
Anonymous ******************
JoyfulTulip1601 May be his/her country allow tourist to open bank account so hes not familiar with Thailand 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Anonymous ******************
CheerfulBee4154 then just dont come to thailand then if can not accept their rules. Thai government do not care these idiots LOL
Daniel *********
Anonymous participant 126 tourists spend money. Tourists would prefer to spend money without paying lots of fees
Jason ******
@Daniel ********
no country in Europe lets a tourist have a bank account, travelers are perfectly fine spending money thereJason ******
@Daniel ********
29 countries in Europe offer a 5 year shengen travel visa, you didn't know? That's because GB left the EUDaniel *********
@Jason *****
what country in Europe offers a 5 year tourist visa?Luit *****************
@Daniel ********
The average tourist does not open a bank account in every country he or she visits, but just spends money without needing to apen a bank account wherever he or she goes.Anonymous ******************
@Daniel ********
Daniel Seymour LOL Thai people travel to another countries as tourist , they cant open bank account in those coutries while traveling. never heard it an issue for them 🤣🤣🤣🤣Anonymous ******************
@Daniel ********
Also let alone Thai people who have 10 Years USA toursit visa cant open bank account in USA. DTV only 5 years will be so funny if can open bank account 🤣🤣Luit *****************
@Daniel ********
DTV has a stay of 180 days, it is your choice to trick the system and put 180 day stays back to back, don't expect banks to take that into account.For them you are just a short time visitor.
Anonymous ******************
@Daniel ********
if DTV tourist stay in Thailand for 5 years. What make you think Thai people dont stay for 5 years as tourist if they can obtain similar DTV tourist 5 years in other countries?Daniel *********
Anonymous participant 126 no, but they don’t stay in that country for up to 5 years
Kenneth ***********
@Daniel ********
leave that entitled behavior in your home country
Peter *****
You don't understand the rationale behind the requirements. The bank is just complying with orders from HQ. And so you twist it into a self entitled rant as though YOU are the only one propping up the Thai economy:
Incredible… they do everything to make our life difficult and discourage us from spending our money in Thailand…
This is why the Thai have a description for you: Stupid Farang.
Incredible… they do everything to make our life difficult and discourage us from spending our money in Thailand…
This is why the Thai have a description for you: Stupid Farang.
Giving*******
@Peter ****
you’re still a farang and this affects you too
Chris **********
@Peter ****
chill g. no need to call peeps stupido G. Dont worry be happy. okuna matada.RadiantC********
@Peter ****
No, let's give him a bit of a break. He's on a DTV visa, which you probably are as well otherwise you wouldn't be in this group. While he might come across as entitled in the sense he says he's "spending money" I understand his frustration as it seems grossly unfair to penalize him for holding a Bangkok Bank account that was probably opened when he was on a long term visa but since he's now on a DTV he is having most of his privileges withdrawn.Jon **********
RadiantCamel1017 I doubt Peter Lim is on DTV. He is most likely one of all the retired guys that hang out in this group (and others) just to gloat. They hate DTV and they want younger guys to be kicked out of Thailand because then, they think they have a better chance with the ladies.
Peter *****
RadiantCamel1017
If he himself did not keep updated on developments directly affecting him which now blindsided him, is it smarter to:
Find out what happened and post a cautionary tale for others to learn or
Start an entitled rant about his bank screwing him over this exposing his own Stupid Farang self?
If he himself did not keep updated on developments directly affecting him which now blindsided him, is it smarter to:
Find out what happened and post a cautionary tale for others to learn or
Start an entitled rant about his bank screwing him over this exposing his own Stupid Farang self?
krazye******
@Peter ****
you really are a sunshine are you?
Anonymous ******************
Were you able to withdraw your deposit?
Cheerfu********
No Thai bank card not a big deal really as can use cardless ATM. Only real benefit is no foreign card fee on grab but can also avoid that with true money MasterCard. I lost my card over a year ago but never been back in for a new one as didn't want to risk them closing the account
Ling *****
CheerfulBee4154 my KBank ATM card expired 4 years ago and I never got a new one. Best thing I ever did as now I do the cardless qr code withdrawals at the ATM. Further more, no yearly card fees, no need for it.
Bob *********
Spain and Italy are looking for help
Alain ***************
They said the same to me so i just stay with cardless ATM 😱
Paul *******
Alain ***************
@Paul ******
you just need the mobile app of the bank and tap cardless withdrawal on both ATM and phone
Biff *******
@Paul ******
you use the bank’s app at the ATM. No set up required. Cardless withdrawal is one of the options at the ATM
Deacz *******
@Biff ******
that's useful, thanks!Biff *******
@Paul ******
next time you’re at an ATM check the option. Doesn’t even have to be your bank’s ATM. Many of them offer options for other bank’s customers to use them. You go through the options in your app and scan the QR code that appears on the ATM screen. Done.
Paul *******
@Biff ******
I didn’t realise it was that easy thanks so much 
Anonymous ******************
Whoa but they didn’t close your account?! That’s amazing news, especially considering how Bangkok Bank has been acting.
Jay ******************
Why do you need a Bangkok Bank ATM card? Some banks (Siam Commercial for one) tell their (Thai) customers they no longer issue them.
RadiantC********
@Jay *****************
That sounds like a troll comment. Of course they still issue debit cards. If they didn't, they'd have to dismantle the infrastructure that stores use to accept cards, which would be a big problem for foreigners who can't use QR codes and in particular, the transition towards a cashless society, since forcing everyone to use QR codes would destroy tourism and also cause enormous problems for Thai society.You can simply order a new ATM/debit card via the SCB app and have it sent to your address. Unlike Bangkok Bank, SCB allows foreigners to request a new ATM/debit card online and doesn't require you to show up in person.
Jay ******************
RadiantCamel1017 I'm afraid you're going to have to take my word as an anonymous trollhunter speaking to someone using a nickname. Those words were indeed spoken by a SCB employee in my nearest branch to a Thai customer. What those words meant depends upon your reading and comprehension skills. I'll give you a clue; the original poster was talking about a personal interaction in branch, likewise, so was I.
RadiantC********
FascinatingParrot1715 yes
RadiantC********
@Jay *****************
OK you should have mentioned that earlier. In other words, they've changed HOW they issue cards (via the app) not that they're not issued at all anymore. Thanks for clarifyingJay ******************
FascinatingParrot1715 Yes.
Jay ******************
RadiantCamel1017 Neither apply. The bank teller in the branch told the truth. 'We no longer issue new cards'. What she didn't add was this is now done centrally via web/mobile banking and sent by post. Someone as helpful as that should be working in the Thai embassies/consulates.
Fascinatin***********
RadiantCamel1017 his name speaks for itself. He is a troll. I did not know i could order a new debit card online. How would I do this? In the app?
RadiantC********
@Jay *****************
again, most likely a language barrier or she didn't know what she's talking about. That would be a world first: a bank not offering new debit cards. Never heard of that anywhere in the world.Jay ******************
RadiantCamel1017 We shall all have to take your word as a Thai bank manager. Same as knowing what the intentions and long term plans are of the Thai government. The penny hasn't yet dropped? A Thai employee speaking to a Thai customer IN BRANCH; 'We no longer issue renewed debit cards'.
RadiantC********
@Jay *****************
no Thai bank is phasing out physical cards. Either the employee was delusional or there was a language barrier.Fascinatin***********
@Jay *****************
what do you mean. I have scb i never heard of thisJay ******************
FascinatingParrot1715 I have no way of knowing what you hear or don't hear.
Luc ************
You should have known you're on a tourist visa.
Knowledgeabl************
I’ve had a Thai bank for 3 years and o can count on one hand how many times I’ve use an ATM card.
Be thankful they didn’t close ur account
Be thankful they didn’t close ur account
AsianInsider **************
KnowledgeableRaccoon5198 Thailand needs be greatful people will go to other se Asia countries
Lisa ******
@AsianInsider *************
Just curious, do other Asian countries allow tourists to open up bank accounts?
Tom ********
@AsianInsider *************
could just respect their rules etc 👌, you'd want people to follow your home countries rules when they're thereAsianInsider **************
Tom Ingram shutup simp
Knowledgeabl************
TF does that have to do with the price of eggs ?
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