@David *******

Maybe now that I have the account I'll ask at another branch to set it up. It's frustrating getting different answers everywhere.

@Ivan ***********

Thanks, man!

Great! I'd used it in the past but only to individuals.

@Steve ********

But can Wise transfer directly to a bank account?

Are you an MD?

If you can't manage 2 weeks without it you *might* have a problem... 🙄

@Kuan *****

Thanks! I got it!

I went ahead and paid the $50 CDN for the letter from my embassy.

I'm learning to not ask questions here,

@Ivan ***********

. 😃

UPDATE: SUCCESS!!! 🙂 I decided to pay the $50 notarized passport copy fee rather than spending any more time trying various banks in hopes of finding one that wouldn't ask for much. So, many forms later, I now have an account at Bangkok Bank. Thanks, everyone, for your guidance!

Unfortunately my account does not have online access-- they claimed a work permit was needed for that feature-- but I can still make it work for my future "seasoned funds" requirement.