Thanks m8. Nope. No issues. Thai embassy in London issued my visa with no problem. I had to provide lots of documentation but it wasn't at all stressful.
Seems so....I'm just about to move out in Jan and that's what I'm using. Just need a Thai bank a/c with
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0 thb. I leave my pension in my Chase a/c. They don't charge for spending abroad. I just use the ATM's. Charge of 220thb each time but it's reasonable. Good luck with your dream.