Its not even close to being spot on, a) you CAN own your own house, b) he clearly doesn't have a clue about CGT, Capital Gains Tax, or I strongly suspect the various tax regimes that will determine your future moves. All he gave out was generic, anti thai crap! Can find that in any bar.
A financial advisor giving out poor advice doubling up as the Cheap Charlie cheerleader. You CAN own your own house, and you should probably look up CGT when discussing holding onto assets, you might learn something.
True enough, but it's best to be ready - the tax rates/bands are common knowledge, check how much you bought in and then deduct any allowances, also commonly out there. You'll be ready if it happens and pleasantly surprised if it doesn't
How much do you pay for the roads/police/street lighting/ etc etc. You have to pay tax for these in your home countries why not here? May not be freeloading but it's certainly living tax free and that doesn't happen anywhere. Thailand are merely catching up with more advanced countries. The howls of anguish are laughable.
Bills being padded is a country wide problem, they don't give a shit if you're foreign, thai or an alien. If they think you're stupid or drunk, theres a good chance your bill will be padded. Always ALWAYS check your bar bill. In BKK Koreans get absolutely rinsed so don't take it personally