1st principles mate, Thailand aint home to an Aussie or any other farrang for that matter, so however your heartstrings may wish to believe you belong there, you don't you are an expendable "ALIEN" as the government would describe you, baskets and eggs....don't!!!!
i would suggest a very discrete approach to any and all activities you might engage in whilst a guest of a host country!! As they say..... if you cant carry a big stick wear a big hat!!