Whitburnmakem
Winger
Anyone ever done this need some advice
Closing deceased bank account in Thailand help
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Fletch
Striker
As diggers posted - ring the bank if you can get the details and ask who deals with such matters and an email address.
You may well have to email your ID etc to them otherwise anyone could do it (btw I got a scanner if need your passport n stuff scanned so can email them)
Bank itself would be first step though I think
You may well have to email your ID etc to them otherwise anyone could do it (btw I got a scanner if need your passport n stuff scanned so can email them)
Bank itself would be first step though I think
Sing in the Roker
Central Defender
If ya do ring Thailand be aware it’s expensive. We had to change a flight we’d booked with NOK AIR after it was cancelled last year n rang them.
Mrs was on 10 mins n the bill was £40.
Mrs was on 10 mins n the bill was £40.
Maybe worth seeing if a branch in London
Whitburnmakem
Winger
It’s not so easy dealing with Thai banks mate esp the language barrier
Yeah I had a 700 quid bill when I originally went over to sort all this out
Fletch
Striker
Can you not just email the bank and use google translate to put your query into Thai also ? Getting the email address be first hurdle though
Which bank is it and where
Shandy drinker
Striker
do they not have U.K. branch
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Angelos
Midfield
See how far you get dealing with the bank directly.
You may need to get documents such as ID notarised.
If becoming stuck or don’t want the hassle there are companies who will help you for a fee.
legend of Dickie Ord
Full Back
I used to live in Thailand (2008 to 2011) and used to bank with KasikornBank. They were excellent to deal with and had online banking back then.
I’m not sure I bothered closing my account. I think I just transferred everything except a few quid to my UK account.
Can you go onto online banking, transfer the money out and forget about it?
I’m not sure I bothered closing my account. I think I just transferred everything except a few quid to my UK account.
Can you go onto online banking, transfer the money out and forget about it?
Darlo1973
Striker
More likely to get good advice on a Thailand expat forum but if it needs doing in person they I'd be willing to go if you cover my travel expenses
Whitburnmakem
Winger
I have a Thai court order i just need to double check I have everything I have already been through the court process to gain probate have passports will etc
It’s full of my inheritance
Good idea i can ring Bangkok bank in London they may help I’m shot scored of flying out and not having something I need
Can’t access it don’t have passwords ect and that’s stealing
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elder
Striker
can't offer any advice on Thailand but I worked on a 'life events' information site for NSW where we provide info on how to deal with various life events and particularly deaths as it's often difficult for relatives etc who need to administer the estate of someone who has died, what services and accounts they had, wills and so on...
deathnotification.gov.au
www.nsw.gov.au
the UK has a similar service iirc (could be helpful in the future)
Australian Death Notification Service
The Australian Death Notification Service allows people to digitally notify multiple organisations that someone has died.
After a death: What to do?
When someone dies, there can be pressure to make big decisions quickly. This guide provides information to help you make the right decisions for you.
www.nsw.gov.au
the UK has a similar service iirc (could be helpful in the future)
Whitburnmakem
Winger
The lawyer can’t do it you have to go into the exact branch in person with the court order and death certificate by the law.I just want tot check i have everything before I go as every bank is different !! And don’t know if I need documents notorising they are very vague and I’m worried they move the goal posts when I arrive. One of the banks the bank book is missing but have all the account numbers on the will etc but apprently they are a Nighmare with the missing books they make you report it to police then come to branch with police report before they issue a new book and I’m only going to be there 4 days
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gards2
Striker
aye, wouldn't suprise me if they try to stall and make it difficult. It's better to have Thai's dealing with Thai's. we're just ATM's to them.
Sing in the Roker
Central Defender
Could the British embassy in Thailand not help in any way.
tonyfromalnwick
Striker
We had a right clart-on trying to sort out things in Hong Kong when my B.i.L died. Even using solicitors and that Fraser and Fraser company, it took the best part of 4 years, and cost us thousands. HSBC and Citibank were pure awkward bastards to deal with.
Hope yours is sorted out a bit quicker.
Hope yours is sorted out a bit quicker.
