I got a new Thai number and I tried to change it on Bangkok bank app and it tells you must do it in person for change of phone number or service. Everything has to be complicated here. Thank God western countries don't follow suit. I think everyone else to much work to do rather than petty things. Next they will find a way to start confiscated people money.
that's what I been saying all along. And to be honest you are supporting someone when using agent. Banks don't respect us enough to pay interest. And plus money in US is federal insured up to couple hundred thousand.
I figured it would be that way but on the other hand that income is not taxed at all so in their mind it could be free game. Main reason to always keep my money in the states. Better to safe than sorry