Dogbarker

Seriously, please do not bring that money into Thailand and look to start that sort of business. Put your money into some fixed income safe investments and live off the investment.

So am I correct is this only applies to someone looking to get a Thai license ? Will an idp still be allowed to be used to hire a car? If so simple I will rely on the IDP and not renew my Thai licence or not bother coming to Thailand .. another tourist less...

Every time you think Thailand cannot shoot itself in the foot to encourage visitors it announces extra obstacles like tests for foreign drivers even those with IDP.... And if course I have to acknowledge the superiority of the driving skills of the Thais .

Well I did...

Maybe they are talking about Indian or Chinese rather than US or European tourists?

Well not all of us with real estate and money in the bank who one day may want to repatriate with a rate like you wish for would be devastating . It works both ways depending on your circumstances ...

If Blairs lips move we know what is coming out ... He still has a lot to answer for IMHO of course

No it is more than I have a bad memory and an old sat nav ... Paul's was a big improvement over the service I got at the British Embassy before!

Went along to Bangkok the other day and used my old satnav locator.. strange findings . It took me to Paul's Patisserie - does a nice pot of tea for two! Then discovered the embassy is relocated. I wonder if all the sale proceeds have been used as suggested? "The proceeds will be reinvested in the FCO's overseas estate and will fund 30-40 modernisation projects around the world." ( Credit Bangkok Post)

Big surge in British tourists .. maybe following the example of this young person allegedly from Benefits: Ellis Matthews, a British TikTok influencer from Lancashire, has found herself in a Thai prison for overstaying her visa. Known online as @mumontheruninasia, Ellis attracted attention for sharing her lavish lifestyle, funded by UK benefits allegedly.

Been there done that got the username. Seriously can get very bad for the farang. I know .. anyway best bet is to try and involve the Head Man if in a village .. that helped. Eventually the perpetrator was discovered . Please be very careful taking on neighbours .... !

I have a Malaysian born Wife . We have been married 48 years and share everything. Race should not enter into it IF you have the right partner in life whoever that person is. I hate your post !

Funny mercedes having the same issue as my roller!

With my bank ( not the one mentioned) I have to ensure international access is set up . There is usually a fee payable .. last time I tried it was baht 200 per transaction ..and I set a higher withdrawal limit to make it more economical . I found cimb in Asia good, no fees at most ASEAN ATM machines from CIMB, worked ok in Europe too .