I can't remember which steps to set it up, but it is possible.
Once it is set up, you can easily see when there is a new bill, click on pay, and pay with the card you want (which you also have to put in the app just once so it remembers it every time)
Typically with this kind of stuff : might be a bit confusing setting up first. But once you get it going it will be very convenient. And you don't have to be in Thailand to pay your bills.
Every bill can be paid with the right app... can choose different combinations.
Electricity : can go to their office and set up automated direct billing. And/or can download the MEA smartlife app, which shows your bill, and has the QR and barcode to scan for payment.
True has their True iService app which you can set up connecting to a payment method to easily pay your bills.
The work permit requirement seems to be misleading. They may often/sometimes like to start with work permit requirement as default, but Thai ID is good enough.
Passport OR Thai id. (like a pink ID card for example, Thai drivers license,...) Either one is sufficient. I know this is what you meant with "passport plus any issued Thai id", but just wanted to make this clear to anyone who is not familiar with the "know-your-customer" /KYC process.
Also : foreigners are 1 level of rights lower than Thai within the True money wallet system. But still very useful.
Thanks for the compliment, but it is also irrelevant.
Airlines may refuse you to board if you don't hold a proper visa and not have an outward ticket.
That's just the reality. And they don't care about people's previous experiences with other airlines and routes.
How much chance you have being asked for an onward ticket or be let through depends on the airline and the route. So your experience is connected with certain airlines and routes.