The closing chapter on my Frozen account with Bangkok Bank. Yesterday I went back at the 11AM opening of my Bangkok Bank branch airport Central Chiang Mai and waited about 5 minutes before I was called on. The staff had more than doubled from 3 weeks ago. I had provided all of the documentation requested during my last visit including passport, year lease, bank book, and Thailand driver's license. I was promised that the head office would call me to let me know the status of my reopening which did not happen, so I came back in to find out what was going on. Interesting that the original copies of my reopening paperwork were in an easily accessible location, a nod to those who look at BB branches as individual franchises. It was a bit of a hostile atmosphere dominated by older farangs like myself, some yelling thinking that it would help the process. I chose the tact of quiet cooperation and after about 20 minutes multiple ladies had worked on the reopening which happened. No additional documentation, the dreaded certification of my passport by my embassy consulate was not asked for and I verified my account was open before I left. Done.

I am on a workation DTV and my Bangkok Bank account is in good standing.

I just came to their branch in CM to restore online access, and everything is fine and working, they didn't mind about my visa.

It's worth mentioning that I've had this account since 2019, opened with the help of an agent. Always on a tourist visa.

I am seeing a lot of posts here about account closures, so I can only guess that their policy is inconsistent - maybe due to different account opening years or branches / jurisdictions.

In Chiang Mai I had no problems.

Is there any way to open a Thai account? I have a DTV visa

I know that it is difficult to open an account even with an ED visa.

Tell me a good way

I know many people have had their Bangkok Bank account frozen. I was just curious if anyone has used UOB? I have both a Bangkok Bank and a UOB account so far no problems with either.

The UOB account is a legacy Citibank account, I thought maybe people having problems with BB could try UOB, they seem ok with branches and ATM everywhere.

If I have a DTV visa and a company in Thailand, can I open a bank account? if yes, with which bank would be easier ?

So they tell you to put 500k THB in your bank to get a visa, then they close your bank account because you have a visa

Has anyone managed to get there Bangkok bank account closed down and money refunded without having to go back to the bank that you originally set it up with? If yes can you please share your experience. Would rather not have to fly back to the original branch and waste time and money if it can be helped

I'm just wondering if anyone has applied with funds in a Thai bank account and whether that would make things easier or harder since DTV holders are not allowed to open a bank account.

I've got mine opened around 6 years ago when I worked as an English teacher in Thailand.

I went to jomtien immigration today to ask about the deposits coding issues. Spoke to the officer at window 8. He basically said bangkok bank isnt entirely cooperative with immigration anymore. He said quote. Kasikorn better. Im going tomorrow to the Kasikorn international desk on Pattaya klang to request a credit advice letter on my September transfer, was quoted 200 baht. does kasikorn code their incoming wise transfers as international? I will inquire about that before opening a new account.

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 .