@Jamie ********

Actually not an lol. Paying for extra suitcases is still a better option if you really need it (*but remember it'll be extra work lugging them).

Sell everything except what fits in 2 suitcases and use the funds to buy what you need after arriving.

Save the costs and hassles of shipping and transport in 2 countries.

The only possibility for an issue is at initial check when you're departing but even that is unlikely since you have a return flight booked. They should be aware of the 30 day extension option or multiple other options available (exit/reenter Thailand to other countries as part of your trip). Almost zero chance of a problem but in the ,000 chance, the onward ticket sites offer temp tickets for $20-$25. I'd bet no problems tho.

This is true for US expats that move to Thailand (or anywhere outside the US).

To avoid it, use a residential address of family/friend and do not mention it.

@Kevin ******

Agreed AIS. Prepaid plans are cheap and offered for tourists but if you are going to live there, they offer even cheaper post-pay plans that are great. You just need to show them proof of a long term visa (ex. retirement visa) and you pay monthly.

PH is beautiful but unless you live there on a 12 month lease, it's much more expensive to visit for a few weeks. The food is terrible.

@Ian ********

Been there. Stayed in Cebu for over 2 weeks, few days in Manila and surrounding area. Accommodation costs were about 3-4x higher than in Thailand for poorer quality accommodations.

@Dave ****************************

I think this is referring to 'living costs' meaning a 12 month rental lease option. For travelers who visit for a few weeks, the cost for accomodations are much higher than in Thailand and you get poorer quality in PH for that higher price.

@Reggie ******

Assuming you're eligible for the current 60 days exempt, then you can easily extend that an additional 30 days in Thailand.

@Tony *********

Ok but I disagree. IP numbers can be detected with modern fraud prevention technology. A cellular# becomes an IP phone# after it's ported, hence it is then treated as an IP phone#. Also, some 2FA systems will happily accept the number that's configured but the text or phone call may never be successfully received.