After more than two months of being completely screwed around by “that bank” they now tell me they cannot unfreeze my account and need to give me my money back. I have just renewed my 12 month extension of stay (retirement) and have supplied them the relevant documents including a certificate of residency.
My question is how can I go about changing banks without “breaking” my retirement extension. I don’t have enough money just to deposit another 800k in another new bank while waiting to get my money from the original bank.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is facing challenges with a frozen bank account, which may jeopardize their retirement extension status in Thailand. They seek advice on how to switch banks without violating visa requirements, given that they have just renewed their extension and supplied necessary residency documents. Comments suggest various strategies to manage funds during the transition, such as transferring money in portions and potentially consulting with immigration or a lawyer for further assistance.
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