Just after pulling off Southern road between Surat and Krabi we had our first check point before entering Krabi town, let us through without any issues. So for now any exaggerated concerns may be unwarranted.
Been here constantly since 2013, on and off since 2006.
I see many positives of living here, such as: pace of life; lack of dark depressing winters; overall mentality; liking bkk as a city etc.
There are also obviously many aspects I like less, but that's true for everywhere I've lived, and for me the positives outweighs the negatives. Simple as that.
I used an income from abroad letter a week or so ago from the Swedish Embassy at CW. After a few corrections with my other documents they accepted my application and now I'm under consideration, going back 15th Oct to (probably) get my 1 year stamp.