I would advise you to get the dtv visa. But I would get it asap because the Chinese knows about it now. It is only a matter of time before they abuse it and the program would end.
international school is peng maak maak. They definitely charge you raakaa farang. You can look up the prices online. Each school is private and has their own prices. Maybe 20k pound a year. I am not sure.
You can move your family and just get a dtv for 5 years that you are married to a Thai. This will bring you to 50. But international school is going to be peng maak maak for your daughters. You might want to get a online job before you move. That 2k pound is not going to cover it.
use your mobile phone at an atm to withdraw your money and it is free. If you deposit cash into a different branch then they will charge you a small fee. But I use wise to deposit money so it is okay. Worst case scenario, tell the misses you "have to" go to Pattaya to deposit money. You'll have to stay the night too since it is dangerous to go back.
My ex Thai gf told me she wants me to bring her back to LA for a whole month so she can enjoy the socal life. I straight off told her I can do 2 wks max because she would bankrupt me. We broke up the next week because I choose not to be broke. So guys, don't bring your gf back to your home country. It is a lose-lose situation.