I am with you on all points. I even mention several times lining up for 90 day reports while paying income tax. It looks and sounds absolutely ridiculous, right out of Kafka book.
However, I have been in Canada now for almost 2 months. I even brought my wife on permanent resident visa. Others have told me, but I didn't believe them.... the West has really turned into a toilet hole. My wife got a job back in Thailand so she is back. I will be back in 2 weeks. I don't know what other place there is that's as comfortable as Thailand. I may have to swallow my pride for this tax thing or simply spend some time travelling around for more than 6 months.