@Chris ********

hope I’m luckier with my Kasikorn then, as usual it’s a bit of a lottery

@Chris ********

don’t hold your breath, my AIS sim has been in my name for over 20 years, SCB sent a notification about a week ago saying I needed to ensure name matched with SIM. I called them and they said not to worry because everyone got the same notification and I was fine. Opened the app one hour ago and I’m locked out. 🤷🏻‍♂️

No issues with my Kasikorn so far.

@Alex ******

this is the way. 👌

@Luc ***********

for large amounts I would definitely NOT use Wise. They have a long history of freezing funds at the most inconvenient of times.

@Ernesto *******

learn to read, I never suggested he was.

Swift from your regular bank for sure the safest way.

Expect to have to convince the bank pretty hard that you’re not being scammed.

@Ray *********

I use Wise also but prefer Revolut, I don’t even bother having a Wise card these days, I only really use it for sending small amounts around.

Best thing you could do imo would be open up a couple of additional accounts with whoever you choose and then move your money out of Santander asap. I wouldn’t bother closing the Santander, leave it empty and let them close it if they feel the need.

I use Nationwide, Smile, Revolut, YB(Virgin), Monza all without hassle.

Never used Santander but over the years any of my pals who have had problems with banking it’s always been Santander giving them hassle.

Revolut in particular is useful because you can setup a Thai baht account inside the app and use your card normally in Thailand. I swap GBP for THB in the app then use it for buying fuel & groceries etc. here in Thailand.

@Phil ******

I do recall their communication could have been better, but they got the job done. Might be worth trying to call them.

I used sevenseasworldwide to ship a movecube from Uk to Thailand last year. Received ok in about 7 weeks, didn’t pay any duty. About 500kg of items. Pretty good service, would recommend.