And believe me, if they failed and they know somebody who have a relationship with somebody at the driver's license office, they still get a driver's license.
I think the prices will not go down, they have found a new way to keep the price high under the guise of the CO2 and all that nonsense when you like to book a flight.
Exactly what you say, I mention before I try to apply for a credit card, the bank refused, but that time my Thai gf knows somebody at that bank, and voila, fixed, TIT!!!
About 14 years ago I bought a car in Phuket.
Move to Hua-hin, and some day while parking in Lotus parking, they steal the license plate.
I move to the office in Cha-am but they refuse to give me a new license plates and told me to go to Phuket!
My Thai GF knew a car dealer. who took care of new license plate.
Lived there for 11 years, is the most expansive province of LOS.
Already 15 years ago, then I met people who told me it is not as beautiful(l) as a few years ago.
I remember my first Thai GF told me exactly the same, also long time ago, however I live here in LOS, I'll never forget, and keep it always in mind.
Also on the roads.