I recently put in my funds required for the retirement visa {800K baht} I actually put alot more then the 800K. could I use a portion of that before my 2 months is up, making sure to have 800K in my account come the time to submit my application.TYIA

I have been told that there is a risk that my Thai bank account will be closed when I apply for DTV-visa.

Can anyone help me find out if this information I correct or not. Thank you!

FYI.... yesterday I went to Bangkok Bank to break one of my term deposits (I had 2), only to find out that they have been frozen on renewal due to "visa issues". I had to close both of them and transfer the money to my savings account. The lady told me that with a DTV I can't open any new account, including term deposits. I asked her about my savings account, she said it is ok, "opened long time ago". I opened the account in 2018 with retirement O-A visa.

I know some of the staff there personally, not sure if that kept my account open😃

Hi all. I'm hearing KBank doesn't allow two different logins/apps for a single joint account. For those of you with joint accounts here, which bank are you using?

Specifically looking for a bank where we can both have the app installed on our own phones to see the balance and make transfers. Any recommendations?

If I open an account at a Kasikorn Bank branch, am I bound to it somehow? can I use any other branch later on? Are there any restrictions in this regard?

KASIKORN BANK POSITIVE EXPERIENCE

I’ve had a Kasikorn bank account for 14 years now.

Unfortunately I had lost my latest bank book and also just changed phone and had to change the phone number on my account to get the app working again.

I try to do this in Roi Et but they said had to be where the bank was originally opened so that was phuke.

Went to phuket into the bank and explained what I needed.

Had to show a photo of my old passport that the bank was opened with and they took my new passport and updated it into the system. They printed me a new book added my new phone number and setup face resignation for me all without asking which visa I was on.

I’m on a DTV so was a we bit worried they might bring it up but they didn’t.

Regarding Bangkok Bank:

Does anyone have updated information on the new app upgrade? Any new problems??

My account has been frozen for months and I am out of the country. I have reviewed all of the advice on opening it again when I return but still doing the 65.000 deposit as I only have a few months to reach 12 for retirement. Worried there might be another crazy problem.

Before app gave me the option of upgrade, now will only work if I do.

I just transferred another deposit with Wise and waiting to see if will still be transfered. Thanks



What are the signs that your Bangkok Bank account has been frozen? Today I was unable to pay for a ฿79 lunch so paid cash then I tried cardless cash withdrawals at two ATMs that also failed. Now I'm waiting with a ticket at a branch to ask. If it has been frozen then I believe I need to go to my account branch?

My bangkok bank stopped working again for the second time today.

I opened my account 2 years ago on tourist visa and one year ago I received DTV.

3 months ago my bangkok bank app stopped working and I couldn't use scan,atm or pay for anything. After reading throughly I was prepared for them to close my account and when I came to the branch they said they can unfreeze it if I show them my work contract ( I work online) and one year rental contract which I did and they unfroze my account.

Today they froze it again and after calling the main telephone number they refused to give me any info beside telling me to go to my branch.

I have a feeling that this will be permanent and there is no way out of this.

Strange, I transferred alot money and use the account daily , pay bills and rent and all my expenses throughly. Yet they froze my account second time without giving me any pre notice.

The first time they froze it I was about to pay for a taxi ride and thought that the driver had a problem. Luckily I had some cash in my pocket otherwise it would put in a very uncomfortable situation.

The second time I tried to buy something on lazada and received the same error.

I'm tried of this behavior , they clearly treat us as second class citizens yet they complain the quality tourism is in decline.

Hi all , I have an account with Bangkok Bank but I have been out of Thailand for over a year . I’ve seen there have been issues with people having their accounts frozen, I’ve also read that it doesn’t affect people who are married to a Thai and have an address in Thailand both of which apply to me . Can anyone confirm this to be correct ?

I’ll soon be returning to Thailand but I’m not sure if I should transfer money from my UK account to Bangkok bank or not .

If they were to suspend my account would they give notice ?

I’ve logged into my account’s app and everything seems to be ok at present .

Any advice would be welcome . Thanks .