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Sep 12, 2025
6 days ago
Brian *********
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My kasikorn ATM limit has been reduced from 50k to 20k per day.

I've been into branch but they couldn't increase it via the app, even after doing facial recognition etc. K bank call center says it's a new policy, they also said it's capped at 20k and can't be increased.

Has anyone else encountered this with Kasikorn?

Thanks
Sep 12, 2025
6 days ago
Any updates on Bangkok Bank? Anyone successfully get their account unfrozen? I’m still dumbfounded, it’s almost been a month and ZERO updates. No one’s talking about it, no official statement from the bank, this is insanity.

Are they allowing you to close the account and withdrawal your money? What are the options here because this is getting ridiculous
Sep 10, 2025
8 days ago
Nir ******
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I opened my Krungthai bank account with my study visa. I'm now on a DTV. I recently got a new phone so need to visit the branch to get them to set it up on my new phone. I'll need to hand them my passport. Am I opening myself up to them closing my account?
Sep 10, 2025
8 days ago
Anthony ********
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Recently tried to send money to family through wise. Never had problems before. But last transaction refused. Wise say it's because Thailand has changed banking rules. Your name from sending account has to match bank account name in account Thailand. How can you resolve this is the question?
Sep 9, 2025
9 days ago
Damien *****
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hi everybody

i got non-o (90days) " marry visa " and i had been quote by a law firm in bangkok it cost 7500 THAI BATH to open a thai bank account.

issit worth it or should i try on my own ?

thanks eveybody
Sep 9, 2025
9 days ago
Dana **********
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Has anyone got their money back from Bangkok bank?? They refuse to give me my money it’s been 3 months
Sep 9, 2025
9 days ago
Kaler *******
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I bought a condo in Thailand but I don’t have a bank account to pay utility bills or receive rental income. Is there any way to handle these issues?

Thanks
Sep 6, 2025
12 days ago
Billy *********
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Anybody who had actual experience of Bangkok Bank issued the 30 day warning to continue using account?

I am unable to get to Thailand before it's frozen.

To go in person and sort it won't be till after the deadline.

Has anyone gone in and been able to close account and withdraw funds after it's been frozen Bangkok Bank Pattaya.

If so what was required, I wonder if it can be done on a tourist visa or has to be a non O to close account.

Has anyone closed and withdrawn on a visa exemption?

I will only be around a few days to empty account so don't desire to have any visa.

Unfortunately I keep failing on the apps face recognition so doing multiple swift transfers isn't an option.

Guess I'll wait n collect when I can
Sep 2, 2025
16 days ago
Joe *******
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I'm embarrassed and think I messed up. I've been asked for 12 months of statements on my Non-O for retirement the past few extensions at Division One Bangkok. Bangkok Bank takes me 3 or 4 business days to get them. One time 5 days. I opened an account at SCB. I was more concerned about the 800k posting the same day I moved it from BB to SCB. So there were zero days without 800k in an account. I walked cash over from BB to SCB and it posted in an hour the same day. I dropped to 301k at Bangkok Bank and 802k at SCB.

I didn't realize I may need to have 800k in the new account three months prior to my extension in one month. I did this today Sep 2. My visa extension expires Nov 11, 2025. I made an appointment 45 days early on Sep 29, 2025. Even if I wait until say Nov 10, 2025, that will only be in the new account 71 days.

Again, I know I may have really messed up. Is there any chance they will accept the two accounts on Sept 29? The SCB account having the 801k for only 28 days. I planned to get all the appropriate papers from each bank the morning I go in. Or perhaps going say Nov 2, will be 60 days in the new account.

Thanks for any advice
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