Had a similar experience with with SCB when I wanted to buy a motorbike. I contacted their helpline and by the afternoon they increased my daily allowance.
I will probably need to open another Bank Account due to the current changes with Bangkok Bank before the end of the year, so will do it myself. We own our Condo so that ticks one box, just got to get the other paperwork together.
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