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Martin *********
Luckily I don't have bills to pay and good friends to help out
Martin *********
Nothing to close it ,it's just the red tape involved.I was actually wanting that money for spending money but now I have to borrow and use English bank account. Just very frustrating really
Martin *********
I am back on holiday in Thailand and actually talk to the branch manager on Line App but nothing he can do unfortunately. He will try to arrange it for 2 weeks for the funds as he knows me but can normally take 4 weeks he warned me. I am here until end of October fortunately
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@Lance *****
Nope tried that today,got to wait 4 weeks before you can withdraw,forms go off to head office first
Martin *********
Went to BB branch today to close it, only to be told I couldn't get my funds for a further 4 weeks , which is a wee bit inconvenient!.
Martin *********
Even when going to the bank this morning and trying to close the account was informed it would take a further month for the funds to be available and for full closure to take place.So be prepared!
Martin *********
@Ian *********
Is this best organised through Thai embassy in advance of going?
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@Ian *********
Thanks bud. What I am looking to do is let my house out and 6 months is minimum let . So would the METV visa be best in this option?
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@Robert *******
Thanks Robert I am actually knocking on 60 so maybe a retirement visa could be an option?