Why was my Bangkok Bank account frozen, and how can I unfreeze it as a DTV visa holder?

@Martin ********

cause of scammers creating and using accounts

@Us ****

it applies to all foreigners.

@Us ****

One news story mentioned Russian and another one Chinese, but it most likely applies to everyone.

@Joe *****

kasicorn ok, I’ve been transferring into that bank

@Joe *****

I haven't heard or seen anything about Kasikorn. But that's not surprising since 99% of the agent "facilitated" accounts were at Bangkok Bank

@Mick *********

l read it that way as well. Unless a typo and he meant unfroze

@Dave ******

for all the accounts?

@Dave ******

Do you know how much time do you have to take your money out? I'm out of the country and planning to book a plane to fly there.

@Yasmin **********

if you're on a tourist visa, you will most likely be asked to close the account and take all the money out and will not be allowed to open an account anymore until you get a long term visa. If you own a property here, bring the title deed with you and you should also be able to keep the account.

@Yasmin **********

doubtful. They'll just make you close the account.

@Pete ******

DTV is officially a tourist visa. Thats the reason.

@Pete ******

that's not what is unbelievable

@Mma ******

old scenario a few bad ones ruin it for all the good ones

@Mma ******

maby you 🙃

@John *********

google bangkok bank freezes accounts…. You lazy 🤡🤡🤡

@John *********

its true—BKK bank investigating all foreign accounts that dont have long term visas

@John *********

Bangkok Bank, Thailand’s largest commercial bank and a major financial institution in Southeast Asia, has reportedly begun freezing accounts and blocking bank cards of Russian nationals who do not meet new eligibility criteria — a move that started around May 25.

The sudden restrictions have caught many tourists and expats off guard, leaving them scrambling to access their funds and seek explanations at branches across the country.

Long known for its openness to foreigners — even allowing short-term visitors to open local accounts — Bangkok Bank has now shifted its policy sharply. Under the new rules, only those who:

• Hold long-term visas

• Are married to Thai nationals

• Or own property in Thailand

…will be permitted to maintain their accounts and continue using bank cards. Others are being asked to withdraw their money before losing access.

There are also rumors that the bank may apply similar measures to all nationalities that don’t meet the new criteria, raising serious concerns across Thailand’s diverse foreign resident and traveler communities.

If you have a Bangkok Bank account and don’t meet the requirements we advise to contact the bank as soon as popossible.

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@John *********

yes they are taking measures. Three things you need a long visa, a Thai native marriage or a property owned. To have an active account.i read it on a post earleir

@John *********

well you can believe it. It started May 25.

@John *********

I read about this online today.

John Stanners

85/bangkok-bank-cracks-down-on-foreigners-accounts-amid-scam-fears

@John *********

it's on all the news today.

I have been using the app fine: topping up, SWIFT transfer, etc... until a couple of days ago. Now I can't do any transactions.

@John *********

just came out some news about this.

@John *********

I've read a few posts today of accounts / apps being frozen.