One other option is if you truly don't want conflict. Replace yourself and take with you when you leave. Not ideal but you may stomach it better. I know of people who have done that with AC units. You put out but owner doesn't gain.
How long they have been in Thailand could be used against them. IDP are valid for a year, but when you live somewhere over 3 months it's no longer valid in that country.
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