I was in soi 13/2 for the yearly retirement renewal and I heard that since today it is not possible anymore to use Krung Thai bank for in and out deposits. They will have a few days leniency but better be safe than sorry. Basically they will start freezing the amount for 90 days, so agents are not going to use Krung Thai bank anymore.

I also overheard that opening a bank account is 4500THB, don't know which bank.

Hope this helps someone.

17 minutes ago, ExpatDraco said:

I also overheard that opening a bank account is 4500THB, don't know which bank.

Who did you overhear ? bank staff or ???

20 minutes ago, ExpatDraco said:

I was in soi 13/2 for the yearly retirement renewal and I heard that since today it is not possible anymore to use Krung Thai bank for in and out deposits. They will have a few days leniency but better be safe than sorry. Basically they will start freezing the amount for 90 days, so agents are not going to use Krung Thai bank anymore.

I also overheard that opening a bank account is 4500THB, don't know which bank.

Hope this helps someone.

If you already have a retirement visa / extension, opening a bank account should be zero baht

29 minutes ago, ExpatDraco said:

Basically they will start freezing the amount for 90 days

Sounds like the Bangkok Bank shenanigans are about to spread to Krungthai Bank.