I just found out TransferWise isn't authorised to transfer funds FROM a Thai bank. Therefore you need to have someone go to the bank in question to organise a transfer.
ok believed it worked both ways. Have done this Oz to Thailand usually the process works the same on the return leg. The TransferWise guys excuse the pun are very helpful I'm sure they can either explain how to. They even have info on setting up a baht account in Oz to help with a poor exchange rate and my assumption is they can send from Thailand to Oz bank.
The article.does reflect common attitude however it may well be changed when the economy suffers more than having the covid virus. Also and in particular when all the neighbours open up around the kingdoms they will not want to remain isolated.