@Maxim **********

So why are retiree bank accounts being targeted? Those which require a bank letter certifying the balance is 800k?

@Jesper ******

They're exactly the type of foreigners Thailand doesn't want, that's why things are tightening up. They're broke already. If they can't afford a visa they're not adding much value to the Thai economy. Kick em out I say

@Jesper ******

It's the agents who are paying the 800k in and then withdrawing it a few hours later. That's what the bank has the shits about. Sometimes we just can't have everything we want.

@Pete *********

It's the agents who are abusing the system. The foreigners are just the sheep being led blindly

Both are wrong. You don't get the visa stamped in your passport. The visa is a PDF. What you get in your passport is the 180 day entry stamp

Keep a picture or the PDF on your phone. That will suffice

@Brandon ***********

Personally I don't know of anyone using Bangkok Bank being "punished". I've got a huge number of old fart buddies in Bangkok who use BB and no-one has reported any issues with their accounts. I think you'll find it's only those with suspicious transactions who are being flagged.

@Brandon ***********

I understand your position, this group is owned by an agent, so obviously you will be encouraging people to go to other banks, as Bangkok Bank no longer offers the "agent services" as it used to. But I'm ok with BB, I get good service and have had no problems in many years, so contrary to what you're saying (and I understand your position) I'm sticking with it. I do everything above board so I have no fear

@Brandon ***********

The reports are saying it's Bangkok Bank only. Is that the only bank in Thailand?

@Brandon ***********

I realise you represent a visa agent so of course you will push the agent barrow, but you can't explain how it's going to make things more difficult for the honest people