I don't like immigration officers taking 20$ extra on a visa that is supposed to be 40$. I can find round trip flights to visa free destinations for not much more than that
I went to a few exchanges in Pattaya before going for the trip, can't really find any crisp banknote under 100$ denomination. I tried to pay usd at the border but they didn't accept my notes because small stamp in the corner
whatever internet available at your condo is for sure cheaper and better performance than starlink. Starlink not intended for condos, you can't even see the sky