What you get at these big coffee chains can vary considerably depending on how you order what you want - preferably in Thai.
Know the ingredients and specify exactly the amounts.
Otherwise, it's pot luck.
Why not go back to one of those countries where you can hobnob with Nobel prizewinners and Fields' medalists while at the same time learning the local language for free?
Thailand doesn't seem to be your cup of tea.
Neighbours with barking dogs are a common problem in Thailand.
If you live next to them perhaps one of the various electronic barking control devices would solve the problem.
Many are available online and worth a try to maintain sanity.
That's a real howler, Khun Sudarat.
The Shinawatra Clan wrote the book on transnational crime.
Are you totally ignorant of the recent history of your own country?
Considering the never-ending conflict in and around Israel it is hardly the place any sane person would go for "...better financial opportunities."
The issues with Israeli employers are nothing new and go back a long time as well.
If this case gets a lot of publicity in Isan it may discourage others from going anywhere near that cesspool of violence.
A while back it was "Operation Black Eagle" to deal with crime in the streets - notably Lower Suky.
Now it is "Operation Black Horse Down" to deal with crime in the suites.
Keep up the pressure on them until they find another country to do their dirty business.