My Bangkok bank account was opened in Silom. Lost my card in Jomtien where I now live and local branch wouldn't replace it. They would rather go to the bother of opening a whole new account 🤷
Expect many different replies all swearing by their particular VPN. However what one person is happy with doesn't suit all. Folk swear by surfshark but I tried it and it was awful.
Probably go for one with good reviews but see if there is something like a 30 day free trial. Watch the rugby then bin it if you don't want to keep it.