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The DTV is 100% the best option. Easiest and fastest to secure, the only inconveniences being a (permitted) Visa-run every 180 days, and not able to open a bank account. And I speak from experience; unlike many in this forum, I've actually been through the process and have one.

Said the immigrant in Asia. She's a legal migrant, just like you are. Take a look in the mirror, if you can face it. Total lack of self-awareness.

mytello is, by far, the cheapest PAYG international calling service.

Wait, you've been here 25 years and you don't speak Thai?! That's on you, my friend.

Take it to a shelter that provides the service. Total cost: < THB 2k

Qualified PT and Nutritionist here. I use Bulletproof Omega Krill Complex, which has an extremely high dose of 885mg Omega 3s (providing 470mg EPA and 100mg DHA) per serving. And I buy through iHerb. Bulletproof is 3rd Party Tested and iHerb is a legitimate 3rd-party distributor. Whatever you buy, make sure that it is both 3rd party tested and through a legitimate distributor.

Revolut: 5 Days HSBC: 30 days

Is it possible to get an appointment with your Embassy in a neighbouring country?

7/11 100% do top-ups. I've been here for 5months and regularly top-up there.

Has anyone had a problem with UPS? I have received an email saying that I have given them the 'wrong street address' Um.. this is where I live! The address is correct (I should know!) and I have received multiple packages from other companies directly, as well as Lazada - and even bank cards! I am a bit of a loss (and incresibly cross!)

I'd say that's a better system than 'Broken Britain' then. A shorter wait time and less 'total cost' (if you include UK taxation).

I will let my own experience be your cautionary tale.. Do not buy a Microsoft Surface. Under any circumstances, ever. That is all.

Thai savings accounts will earn you very little: with the Primary Rate (the 'base rate') cut to 1.5% today - and likely to see 1.25% before year-end, banks cannot offer savings rates higher than this, without losing money. The Thai stock market has performed poorly over the last couple of years (look at the SET Index) and, with the prevailing economic headwinds, does not look set to improve in the forseeable, so quity funds/mutuals don't look attractive to me. Thai property on the other hand, remains quite attractive: a villa in Krabi/Phuket etc will yield 10-15% p.a. through rent alone (excl capital uplift): yes, if you're a foreigner (and unless it's a condo) you'll never own that property outright - but many developers now offer 30y+30y leases, to make the investment more attractive to foreigners. Finally, look at international brokers that offer the ability to invest in overseas stock markets: the S&P 500 for example, is up c.10% YTD. ..Just my 2c.

I did exactly this, last month