ltr.boi.go.th - there is a category of Long Term Resident Visa (10 years) designed for you - and a huge benefit is it won’t tax you on foreign sourced income
Sadly no - I am told Krungsri will bump you up to VIP level if you deposit THB5m and keep it there for a few days - that apparently allows you to open a safety box
I’ve been living in Phuket for the past 18 months, every day still feels like a holiday, and I’ve gone from an avid long haul traveller to someone who does everything possible to avoid leaving Phuket, let alone Thailand
Don’t listen - Oz Post - max 20kgs per box. Post office to your home in Bangkok in around 1 week for around AUD180 per box. In my case no duty or any extra charges levied. Highly recommended
completely overblown - far more English than Russian speaking Farangs here. And many of the Russians speak great English as well - never had a bad interaction