That is the problem when you hear things! When you speak of Soi 13/2 then you most likely talking about Manereet? I do business witht them regularly since I help a few close friend and family do their extension and other various services like 90 days. Last, 7 days I've been down there 3 times and once sitting there helping a family member get information since he needs to go from his marriage to a retirement. We needed to know which bank is available if we use their money to make the extension happen. Not hearsay but fact just Monday unless it has changed since then this conversation occurred! In the past before last year <deleted> hit the fan with BB, today one has 3 choices of banks, Krungthai, Krungsiri, tongue tied what is the name of the bank in Green? Depending what bank one choses and the charge for the extension is different, something like 12,000 to 15,000 baht. One can open the account themselves, suggested opening at Central Festival all banks I listed above are located there they are suggested more friendly farang LOL! I recently opened a Krungsiri, a joint account with my Thai wife name, got an ATM card, assisted in downloading the banking application on my phone, wasn't even ask for a Residential certificate suprised! I noted I wanted to moved everything from Bangkok Bank to their bank because my wife like Krungsiri better already has two account there already. I also noted if I did am I going to have a problems locking of funds when it is time to ask for a Bank letter verifying my balance since I do my extension myself answer was NO, I was ask for now how much you want to put into the account I gave them a 1000 baht. 4500 not sure what that is for maybe for them to help you get it open their fee?
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