Hey Tom, you reminded me of a guy from Canada who also was a digital nomad and spent most of his time in Thailand(now a CEO of a company in Vancouver). Not sure whether you would like to connect with him to ask him for advice since you’re ultimate goal is to go to Thailand. His name is Jeremy Sherk and he has a youtube channel that perhaps you can connect with https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87My_5bhnUgN4PMIBo-Xiw. Hope that was helpful!