Has another successfully opened a bangkok account with a certificate of residence? If yes, which bank in Bangkok?

Of passing interest perhaps. The Thai widow of an old mate has been recieving a widows pension for some years. No problems. First of this month, it fails to appear. Long story short, seems a new Thai law kicked in on Aug 1 requiring that money being transferred into Thailand identifies the sender. She now has to say, who is sending the money. Would have been easier if the Thai authorities had let anyone know.