Google Fi (not voice) unlimited data worldwide is $65/month but need to be in USA for 60 days (read requirements). I've been using Fi for years. In USA they ride on top of TMobile (used to switch between a few carriers but they've all consolidated (bought by) to TMobile).

Doubt I would use it once I moved here. Probably just use a virtual service like Google voice.

@Greta ****

worked great for me on west coast USA

@John ********

okay, but the question was about connectivity.....

Any reason you don't renew her Thai passport before you leave (or at least have the application in their system)?

Wifi everywhere

@Graham *****

sounds like a good plan if still exploring before pulling the retirement trigger! So I'm theory could get 8 months that way....

It, you can maybe do the following....

60 day tv multi-entry, extend 30

Leave on day 88, renter

You should get another 60day stamp which you can extend

At the of that 90, re-enter with 30 day exempt, then extend that by 30.

Should get your about 8 months.

If you do this each year, you should be okay BUT individual IO may ask you a lot of questions on re-entries. But multi-entry will help.

@Nongnuch *******

cuz I didn't know where to scoot to!

@Pygo *******

hard to meet new people in a bolt!

James Smith my goal on this trip is just to check things out. No commitments, just overview. Appreciate your and everyone's suggestions... Still need knowledgeable guide in different areas (Pattaya first). Have spent the last several days in Bkk and an just now starting to branch out. Probably should have posted request earlier than this morning! 🙄