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Why has my Bangkok Bank account been blocked for over two weeks, and can I open a bank account with a DTV visa?
Bangkok BankDTV VisaThai Banking IssuesExpat FinancesCondo OwnershipVisa RegulationsBank Account AccessImmigration Issues
Sep 6, 2025
8 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERIt’s already been over 2 weeks since my Bangkok Bank account has been blocked, and I still have no access to my money.
Even though I own a condo, I’ve been told that the *head office* has to approve it, and the process is taking so long. I also met someone with a retirement visa who is stuck in the same situation.
I tried opening an account at SCB.
One staff member told me I cannot open an account with a DTV visa, even if I own a condo. But another staff member in the same branch said I can, took my documents, scanned them, and sent them to the head office.
Now I’m waiting for their reply.
Is anyone else going through the same thing? Honestly, I’m exhausted. I’m down to my last cash and just using TrueMoney to buy basics from 7/11.
Really frustrating... I’m starting to consider what to do next.🤷
Even though I own a condo, I’ve been told that the *head office* has to approve it, and the process is taking so long. I also met someone with a retirement visa who is stuck in the same situation.
I tried opening an account at SCB.
One staff member told me I cannot open an account with a DTV visa, even if I own a condo. But another staff member in the same branch said I can, took my documents, scanned them, and sent them to the head office.
Now I’m waiting for their reply.
Is anyone else going through the same thing? Honestly, I’m exhausted. I’m down to my last cash and just using TrueMoney to buy basics from 7/11.
Really frustrating... I’m starting to consider what to do next.🤷
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user reports their Bangkok Bank account has been blocked for over two weeks, causing financial distress despite owning a condo. Attempts to open a new account at SCB have resulted in mixed responses regarding eligibility with a DTV visa. They express frustration and seek advice from others in similar situations.
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Anonymous ******************
Thai lawmakers are trying another “thing” without considering the implications, just like they did with weed investors (farmers, shops). They simply don’t care. Thailand needs a tourist bank account with some limitations (max 30K Baht, no access to regular banking tools, etc.). As a DTV holder, I can see what we need, but they cannot see why, because…!
Dana **********
Good luck it’s been 2 months since they closed my account and they refuse to give me my money, scam county!!
Suthikiat *******
Get a work permit I can refer you to a company who’s helped a few of my foreign friends in the same situation
Anonymous ******************
If bank account is so important and you have money to invest in the country just move to a non b visa; it will costs you 200k per year to maintain you can hire a local Thai assistant for your business create some value here too and paying taxes and vat and you will be all good to make your life here; stop crying it will not work; most of the freelancer on DTV can apply for a local company and relocate part of their business here; they don’t do it because they know it gonna need to pay a little bit more; Thai people know it and that why they only give a tourist status with this visa
Oleg ***********
Your dtv visa is same as tourist, cannot open bank account. If you have condo it doesn’t matter.
Wayne *******
Did you have the bank account before the DTV?
Anonymous ******************
Again : your DTV is not meant to make a life here. The message from authorities is crystal clear: you are just temporary here and they don’t want you to settle here. There are other visa for this.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERnot if you own a condo.
read the post bro.... if you don't have some good to say like "Only anonymous seem to have problem", then don't leave a comment, this is pointless.
read the post bro.... if you don't have some good to say like "Only anonymous seem to have problem", then don't leave a comment, this is pointless.
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer Owning a condo might be a reason for some banks to open an account, but that does not change the fact DTV is not to set up a life in Thailand, anonieme 153 is right about that.
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Anonymous participant
Wrong. Numerous examples of people on DTV owning a condo : can’t have a bank account. It’s national policy. Other banks just started to freeze then cancel accounts of DTV holders.
Wrong. Numerous examples of people on DTV owning a condo : can’t have a bank account. It’s national policy. Other banks just started to freeze then cancel accounts of DTV holders.
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Only anonymous seem to have problem with bank accounts. Same as being grilled on re-entry by immigration : only for anonymous . Strange isn’t it ?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 153 you can come Monday morning in front of a branch of Bkk bank in pattaya you will see 150 persons of that anonymous waiting
Wayne *******
Anonymous participant 153 Yet here you are posting anonymously 😂
Very strange indeed 😆
Very strange indeed 😆
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 153 I think that is perfectly logical, people having problems just don't like to tell their name, nothing wrong with that.
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 153 The irony of anonymous posters complaining about people posting anonymously is lost on many!
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Anonymous ******************
So you gave them a document that you have money on your thai bank account and then they blocked it?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERthey block my bank twice. twice i provided them all the documents of my ownership, bills, everything regarding my property.
right now i still waiting over 17 days already i guess, with no access to my money.
right now i still waiting over 17 days already i guess, with no access to my money.
Dana **********
Anonymous participant for your safety close your account it’s a scammer bank
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Henrik *****
You should have known allready when you applied for DTV that it isn’t eligible for a Thai bankaccount, but you have chosen to overhear it, so stop whining.
Eren **********
@Henrik ****
Are you working in financial regulation ? I don't think so.Anonymous ******************
@Henrik ****
that’s not true, it was uncertain for a while after DTV was made availableHenrik *****
No it wasn’t, another anonymous that can not be trusted.
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Anonymous ******************
Expect your SCB account to be frozen within the next few weeks as the other banks follow suit
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 375 yeah on Thailand everything is temporary, I thought about that as well, but at least for now I can use my money. What awkward situation..
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant Until the DTV thing is sorted out, there's going to be issues. After what's happened to Bangkok Bank, the other banks will be running scared
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Bom *********
Same here. I’m still waiting for my account to reactivate.
I provided my condo documents too .
One of my friends told me it will never happen and try to get back money.
It’s too bad system of Bangkok bank
I provided my condo documents too .
One of my friends told me it will never happen and try to get back money.
It’s too bad system of Bangkok bank
Dana **********
@Bom ********
it’s been 2 months since they told me to come and get my money but they don’t want to give it to me saying it’s blocked again , while it never even unblocked, and I gave them all the papersAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bom ********
what if we ask to close the account, would they let us so we can take the money out from there? if SCB will approved my request, which look likely to happen, i will just transfer the funds there
Bom *********
Anonymous participant even in Bangkok , many places can’t accept visa / master cards even in
It’s really annoying to live without bank account or using cash everywhere.
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stores. It’s really annoying to live without bank account or using cash everywhere.
Luit *****************
@Bom ********
For ages people had no electronic payment methods, and now people start complaining to live without Thai bank account is annoying. Funny. All the big shops accept foreign bankcards, an in the smaller shops normally you don't pay large amounts. Get 2 times a month cash from ATM with your foreign card and you are done.Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERyeah man, i even cant pay with it in PEA, the electric bill lol. but i set up Truemoney wallet, and i top up the wallet with my bank, and use it to pay bills /
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James *******
How odd, got mine sorted with quick visit to AIS and then a Bangkok Bank branch. The system then unfroze it at 18.00 that day when system was updated.
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@James ******
The phone verification is something different than the recent KYC (know your customer) verifications that they are doing recently. Both waves of customer checks have led to closed accounts.James *******
Anonymous participant 520 it's all KYC as I understand. They didn't close mine, which was nice.
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Bom *********
@James ******
why did you need to visit to AIS ?Phyo *************
Different case
James *******
@Phyo ************
please tell us why the OP's account was frozen then please?Reply to
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@Bom ********
because the screen message on the Banking app said the account had to been frozen due to registered phone number not matching the account. AIS made sure my details were correct, copied passport and gave me a print out of details to give the bank.Greg ********
@Bom ********
This is if you just need to show that your Telco Account is aligned to your passport and that passport to the bank account. It is a Bank of Thailand requirement for all mobile banking in Thailand - not just Bangkok Bank.Reply to
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Greg ********
I have seen posts in other groups too. People waiting 17 days without access when they were told 3 to 5. Bangkok Bank have not exactly been a shining example of efficiency with this. Everything must be decided at HQ.
Bom *********
@Greg *******
they should not say 1-2 weeks if they can’t make it happen. This bank is messing up our days.Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERyeah... i can't even pay my bills...
Greg ********
@Bom ********
Exactly - manage expectations correctly. People would rather know actuals then they can plan.Reply to
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