@Todd ********

so? Interest rate is 1.x%. Tax doesn't really matter for that. And dividends are taxed by deducting 10%

Savings aren't "income"

Physical Thai sim card with SEA roaming pack. Hassle free and affordable

@Nongnuch *******

right, he has to report once upon turning over the unit. Whatever happens next, is beyond his control and verification capabilities...

Wherever you travel during your lease is unknown, unverifyable and irrelevant to the landlord.

There is no law stating a landlord has to be on call /7 for his tenant's travel needs

While it's frustrating for the renter, I understand the landlord. He's renting out and doesn't want to hear about this room again for the duration of the contract.

Your travels are hassle to him, as he cannot forbid them, all he can do is demand compensation for his inconvenience.

I know I know, you're all gonna slug me, but even landlords are humans with busy lives sometimes

@Rami *********

when I travel around Thailand, ThaiVisa in Bang-Na are always a fixture stop

Bang-Na

"due to flooding" "operate as usual".

Hmmm...

What happens when the flooding stops?

Just leave it at the hotel you are going to check in when you come back

365 or 366 days max, depending on the moon.