Анонимный участник 203 What does the DTV visa have to do with Bangkok Bank?

We’re discussing the account blocks at Bangkok Bank for those who hold long-term DTV (E-VISA) visas — law-abiding individuals who live here and follow the rules of the Kingdom of Thailand.

A thief belongs in jail — no argument there.

@Trevor ***************

Yes, sir — exactly!🫡

FirstNameLastName The DTV visa is a long-stay visa.

It’s officially referred to as a “long stay” visa for digital nomads.

@John ********

I’m a resident of planet Earth.

Are you a nationalist?

@Trevor ***************

This is the hottest topic right now 😁

@Mark *******

Wow. That’s a pretty arrogant take. No one’s asking for special privileges — people are pointing out sudden, unexplained account closures targeting certain nationalities. That’s not “normal policy,” that’s profiling.

And your comment about skin color? Completely out of line. Comparing visa restrictions to race is not only tone-deaf, it’s offensive — and says more about your mindset than anything else. If you can’t discuss serious issues without sarcasm and mockery, maybe it’s better to stay out of the conversation.

@Лена ******

Glad everything’s working fine for you — sounds like you did everything right 😊

But unfortunately, the situation isn’t the same for everyone. Even some people who opened their accounts themselves and never used P2P still had them frozen. Things seem to be a lot stricter now compared to 2–3 years ago. Looks like banks are shifting their policies, especially toward certain nationalities.

@Peter *******

Glad to hear your account is still working — sounds like you’ve been lucky so far. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for everyone. Even people who had their phone number correctly registered and updated their app settings still had their accounts frozen. Some got notifications, while others were just cut off without any explanation. The reasons aren’t always made clear, but in reality, it’s mostly Russian nationals and holders of certain visa types — especially the DTV — who are being affected. At this point, it feels less like a technical issue and more like an internal policy shift that banks aren’t being upfront about.

@Peter *******

That’s seriously concerning. If banks are now introducing new “eligibility criteria” without any transparency — and especially if they’re targeting specific nationalities like Russians — it raises real red flags. People who’ve lived in Thailand for years, paid taxes, and contributed to the economy are suddenly being treated as high-risk just because of their passport. That’s not just policy anymore — that starts to feel like systematic exclusion.

@Mark *******

yep🫡