Apply for VRE or use your GI Bill and get approved for Bangkok university or Stamford to get a ED+ visa you will get 4 years plus an additional year of transition plus you can open a bank acct with the Ed+ visa
Go into the VA website and apply for the FMP program to be reimbursed for your medical visits
You also need it if you decide to get a Yellow House Book and a Pink ID card through your local Amphur office
FYI…you can use the 13 digit ID number to get a DL which is convenient since you won’t have it tagged to your passport and new renewal number…also for bank acct and SIM cards along with hotel registration