Surely it's the type of contract for that SIM that counts? I can't use my UK SIM in Thailand without huge cost so I don't use it and use Skype. Just load a few ££s on it.
we have never overcharged for electric and water. It's charged at govt rate. Meter is read on arrival and exit. You're assuming everyone's a crook which is not true.
there's a law been around a while. . But so far as I'm aware it's not enforced. I've booked via booking dot Com for 2 nights and 26 nights. There are a lot of things that aren't enforced.
it's officially illegal but it's not enforced and so long as it's agreed by owner and the condos office, there is usually no problem. I rent my condo out, and security know who stays. Any issue/ problem caused is dealt with by my manager. I am renting a different condo for myself next week, for 26 days.