It is all madness..Thailand is schizophrenic. They want tourists they don't want tourists It will change again when Trumys tarrifs kick in there and few good tourists or long term guys. They kidding themselves if elites would come there for long ..They go where other wealthy go .lol
A few expats have told me..' do not burn your bridges" .I thought was wise and will secure small place in Melbourne and rent it out. Each to their own But good idea to visit for a while first..Doing the same in October after many shorter visits