Without a Thai bank account, I'm curious how are people paying rent and utilities?

I've done a one-month rental before paying up front in cash and they deducted utilities when giving the deposit back.

For a year lease, what do you do to send money to the landlord as well as the utilities? I plan on getting a year lease in Chiang Mai for several years and leaving during the burning season. I suppose I could pay up front for 2 months before leaving the country, but what about utilities?

How easy is getting internet in your condo (12 month contract)? Paying water / electricity?

From what I’ve read that internet availability is really based on your condo. For electricity and water I read you can possibly pay at your condo, online or at 7/11

Thank you!