Why was my Bangkok Bank account closed as a DTV holder, and what can I do about it?

I've had a Kasikornbank account for about 10 years, opened on tourist visa, later had non-B for years and I think they saw it a couple of times but dunno if they noted it.

Earlier this year I switched to DTV, right before all this fuss started. Now I'm wondering if I should go back to Non-B (I have a Thai child), but would really prefer to stay on DTV.

In any case I've not heard a thing from my bank so far... Just wondering if they will ask me to update later... Hopefully not

At the end of the day it is up to the bank if they want your business or not.....

That said I will just leave you with my experiences with the blue bank in Pattaya.

Account opened 2yrs ago gave all the paperwork they requested, no agency...

Last Fri whilst in Chiang Mai I had a problem scanning a restaurant bill....

Luckily I had some cash....

On my return to said bank in Pattaya on Monday they informed me that I had no option but to close the account.....no apologies for the lack of notice or communication...

The account was closed and the balance which was reasonably small was repaid there and then ...

Apparently my account had been frozen from the Fri, however and debit for the sum of bt300 has deducted on the following Sunday for a new debit card issue....a card I could not use because they had frozen the account....they would not reimburse me the bt300....ok not big money but still...

And finally they managed to give my passport to another guy who was also having his account closed...... lucky they had a tel number and he returned it....total time in bank 4hrs ..

Staff really unprofessional and uncaring.

I was made to feel like I had done something wrong ......but as I said before I opened the account based on the paperwork they requested....my advice is keep your money safe...

Short story. Tourist visa? No bank account. Will be so everywhere

Mine is locked. To unlock it they need my marriage visa. To get my visa I need the bank with the money, go figure 🤣 taking a trip to Kasikorn in Surin as they can be more relaxed, it's crazy

About 2 years ago I visited my branch of the blue bank to make a small withdrawal. As usual I presented my DL but this time they wanted my PP, ok I said and after she confirmed that I was the person she already knew she proceeded to look for my visa and was noting down its type and status. I asked her why my visa was relevant and she told me that they were checking to see if I was legally in the country.

After this current mess its time for me to close my accounts there as I dont want access to MY money frozen for weeks as they seem to change their rules monthly.

Safer now to buy USD cash as the rate is good and to buy a safe.

ธcrew these banking apps and digital payments, cash is king again.

Yeah the tellers don’t give a crap. They are told tourist visa = close. It’s unfortunate especially for the ones that stay in Thailand most of the year.

A couple days ago someone mentioned you could open an account at KTB Krungthai bank in Trat and the Bank teller told him all Branches in Thailand allow DTV holders to open the account there , has anyone tried it yet ?

Sadly, changing the Thai Visa you were on to the 5 year DTV visa has not helped you.

You mention that you have a daughter in School here in Thailand.

I assume that you are the father of a Thai child.

As such you can get the one year Guardian Visa, as father of a child in School. Or get the Non O Visa as the father of a Thai child.

I wish you success in getting the correct Thai Visa for your stay in Thailand... both of the visas mentioned will qualify for opening up a Thai bank account.

They close my too. And i have 17 million on bank...thats a trouble to stock them somewhere. For the moment i rent a shurguard. But i think they Best its by gold for everything....

How did they know that you have moved to DTV?

Did they close the account and return you funds on the spot or did you have to wait days etc?

Yeah doesn't matter whether you used an agent or not. BB are closing all accounts for people on tourist visas.