I don't think they get stolen, much more likely they fall off as mine did, screw came loose, same happens to number plates.
I wasn't sure whether to use original or copy in tax disc tube, i went with original and check screws aren't loose
My tax disc fell out so like you i keep a colour copy but at home to use as a replacement, going to transport office for a replacement is a PITA so I'm not doing that again
Sugar doesn't have to be the enemy, trouble is people who eat loads of sugar also eat loads of fatty junk food. I'm fine with sugar in fact I don't drink coke anymore i just add sugar to water after exercise
i don't bother with a copy passport, I've been stopped by police maybe 20 times and they've never asked. i do carry a Thai driving licence which has passport number
If near Thepprasit, the 50 Satang shop opposite night market will laminate it for 25 baht or so, or go to one of those kodak shops probably 100 baht one on 2nd road by Klang. Another place in Jomtien soi 5 just past immigration on right they'll want 200ish
Receiving a bank cheque is normal, they can take a photo of it in advance and send to you so you can check it looks legit.
What % split of fees have you agreed? these are paid in cash.
Have a sale agreement, A4 1-2 sheets should cover it, templates online
There's a definite skills in making coffee, buy good beans or ground coffee and still screw it up. Mokapot does require more work but once you've found how to get the best coffee out of it it works well. Even instant coffee can be ruined with different quantities of coffee, milk and too hot
You can be allergic to instant coffee like Nescafe gold, I've switched to ground at home, can come up in allergy tests. Too many instant coffees was one of the reasons i had stomach issues for a while
That's not the case now, usually only a few foreigners max on the early bus. There's always a few people including Thai who sit in the wrong seat which is understandable as the numbering is confusing, They get moved by the ticket lady