I leave after October till April… too many clueless tourists

I have a bank account at Bangkok Bank. But they did make me buy insurance. Which probably is a good idea in case something happens to me 

Almost anywhere in Phuket island you go I can get you in contact with someone … and Phi Phi island among other places

Fly in to Phuket, not Bangkok. Move down the island to each beach and you will enjoy yourself. From the airport take a 3 minute taxi to Nai Yang, go to Nai Yang Boutique hotel and stay a few days then move south to Nai Thorn beach for a time then South to Surin beach, Kamala beach, Patong beach (get a local girl ) then continue south to Karon and Kata (I live there) then south to Rawai/ Nai Harn. There are many things to do on the island and it’s relaxing. Get the island tour that has to pet tigers, visit Big Buddah, ride and play with baby elephants, go to markets, bee farms., Cashew plants, gem mine also 👍you will have a great time … the people are the worlds friendliest

Yes, sell everything you can and re-buy in Thailand for of the price

I use watts app. Line is very popular there also and messenger

I think when you open a bank account, they force you to get insurance. That may be this cost.

I envy that! Just got back from Khon Kaen and other areas in the north and now bought a condo in Phuket. Hope to see you start up!