sounds like they’re trying to make you panic sign at last minute. Just give them hint your not sure if your staying. That it’s getting too expensive. Also mention your considering another location that a family member is arranging this way they figure they better lock you down before you chose other area. Give them the panic sell feeling. Went through this in another time. Reality saying another offer came in. Always saying offer more they may be out bid. I smelled scam. So I automatically say. No God don’t want me to have it. Obviously. Agent realized I was stuck on avoiding competition that it has to be just right or I just stay where I was. You just say I’m looking at a completely different area. Be sure it’s not a rich area. Cause that will signal you can afford a lot more.
You should have made lots Thai friends by now I’m surprised you don’t ask them. Offer a reward for a referral
Tell them you are in love with Thailand and are in a relationship but you have other businesses that require you to travel. Also your children or grand children like you to come home for family events. Basically truth. Your country has religious events right. Buddhist understand this. Family and spiritual is important.
My wife tiny village has tons kids. It’s really not a place that can afford an English teacher. Outside wat bot Phitsanulok farming area. My wife and I are replacing her house. I often wondered if I can get a special visa as married to teach conversational english. I don’t need to get paid also I don’t want long hours. I want it to be fun. . My wife only took three years from nothing. I’m actually considering moving there full time but my next trip for 3 months. Will make me decide.