I spent nearly a year there; hated every second. Sure I appreciate not everyone is bad but I never came across a single Thai, man or woman, who wasn't trying to get money. Double charging, scams... it's not pleasant and I didn't appreciate being treated like a dog. You won't find that in the UK because it's illegal; we are taught to respect everyone regardless of where they come from.
I guarantee you won't have to report to immigration police every 90 days or leave every 90 days either if you have a valid student visa