And if you finally get it to Thailand with the enormous cost and time. You have it for less that a week and somebody opens the door or window , and it's gone forever.
Going to be a dumb fuck and buy a bar - maybe?????? Or some other hair brained wishful thinking idea. If you have enough money to buy a business,then you have enough money to live on in Thailand without buying a business.
Many hundreds in the same position in Thailand. Hang in there. Rules will change. Don't forget he might not be covered by Medicare if he goes back to Australia due to time out of country