Will my bank account be closed if I apply for a DTV visa in Thailand?

Incorrect. Only if you have to visit the bank for something. But then DTV or visa exemption dosn't make any difference

Not for old ACcs which were opened on a business visa for example

That must be the most FAQ question in all the different fora?

Why are you going to be telling them what your current visa is?

The process of getting the visa won't. But if it frozen for any reason you might not be able to unlock it with a DTV

They only know what visa you set up the account with

I have 2 Thai bank accounts while having ED visa.

Not in my case. The V in DTV is for visa.

Go to your branch and ask if switching to DTV will get it closed. I’ve got a guy that opened a bank account long time ago in Phuket as a tourist and it got frozen. The bank told him get a DTV 5-years. I was shocked it could be a case if I didn’t hear it first-hand. This is in no way verified, I’m just passing it over perhaps you also got a chance to continue having it on DTV.

Good chance when you report it to your bank,you cannot open or have an account on a tourist visa

Thailand wants long term quality tourists but they do not offer compatible basic amenities, not even a bank account? Please.

yes your bank account will be closed if….. i mean if you lose your debit card and want a new one or need to update your phone with bank they will check your current visa status

Did it help to ask here?

Answers vary in YES it will be close, NO it stays open, maybe closed depending on bank.

All of the above.

I would say the first stap is walk into your local branch with your bankbook and passport, ask what happens if you change your visa status?

OR call the English speaking helpdesk of your bank.

Your done! Forget it

Yes they close the bank account and keep the monies. It happened to me last month.

If you opened it on 2022 even with the new changes and new rules it will not be closed, especially if you have money in, if you open it after the 2022, it could be at risk, if you close it and you try to open it again with the DTV, you will not be able to open it….

I got my Bangkok Bank account in 2017, when I was studying here.

Now I've been on the DTV for a year and a half. My account still works.

But I haven't verified anything new or visited a bank branch since getting the DTV.

Just avoid any contact with the bank to give them an excuse.

Yes, it’s possible, but it’s not guaranteed.

Most of the issues people report happen when they visit a bank branch and staff ask to see their previous work permit. If that permit has expired and they are now on a Destination Thailand Visa without a work permit, the bank may question the account. In some cases, if you tell them you no longer have a work permit, there’s a chance they could close the account.

A simple response some people use is:

“I don’t have the documents with me. I’ll bring them next time.”

Banks usually don’t close accounts unless something triggers it, such as visiting the branch and informing them that you no longer have a work permit.

For context, I’m currently on a Destination Thailand Visa, and I still have three Thai bank accounts that I opened years ago. Two were opened when I had a work permit, and one was opened around 18 years ago when tourists could still open accounts more easily. All three accounts are still active, and I use them every day.

Could they be closed in the future? Possibly. But even if that happened, I could still manage perfectly well using my UK bank accounts and services such as Wise.

No point worrying about something that may or may not happen.