After widespread online discussion about Bangkok Bank's policy requiring a minimum balance of 2,000 baht in its e-Savings accounts, the bank has now issued a clarification.
On 10 March 2026, Mr. Chairit Anuchitworawong, Executive Vice President of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, explained that the bank had announced changes to the terms of two online deposit products: the e-Savings account and the Bualuang Extra Digital savings account. Starting from 9 April 2026, these accounts would require a minimum balance of 2,000 baht. "The bank views this as a measure to help prevent fraudsters from using digital deposit accounts as mule accounts, thereby reducing channels for illegal transactions," he said.
However, the bank has considered that this measure may cause inconvenience to customers, so it has decided to postpone implementing the change indefinitely and apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
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