86Tiger

On 3/30/2022 at 4:25 AM, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

The auto rental company I use in the US requires an IDP in addition to the foreign license when renting. 

You could change rental companies.  I have rented several times, from several different majors  in US and never a question on the Thai DL.

As some one else stated above, the IDP is not a license and in no way allows you to drive in any country, it is only a translation of your existing license pertinent information into several different languages.  I in past diligently pursued the IDP for years but learned if the DL is printed in English pretty much waste of time and energy to obtain IDP.

But as always, opinions presented here are mine, mine alone and in no way are intended to contradict or challenge your opinion, experiences or beliefs.   In other words:   YMMV

I am very interested in knowing more of Mr. Kelsey where abouts as well.

He solved issues for me a couple times.  He induced extreme pain on the table, but when you stand up you are fixed.  That is very rare.  My experience most want you to come back next week.  And the next week.......

Good luck with that.....

4 hours ago, Thailand said:

If they want tourists..........

Maybe the truth is in the continued requirements, with out verbalizing a response.........

18 minutes ago, RedArmy said:

 

 

"........Personally, i would rather take a test before departure - That way, at least i would know that I'm Negative before my long journey."

Have read that comment several times within these pages.

There is no restriction on a person testing as often as he feels comfortable, every day if one wishes.  But there is major difference in a personal preference and a government requirement.  Personally, I would rather eliminate as many requirements as possible.

2 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

Who needs IKEA?? Certainly not me. When I lived in Lanna, Northern Thailand, there were plenty of local family carpenters and furnishers, who I supported, offering quality products at affordable prices.

Evidently large portion of the population.  Seems their parking and stores are always packed.

"..........A ‘Durian Farm Virtual Tour’ platform was recently launched to allow tourists to visit a farm in the virtual world and purchase real fruit to be delivered to them......."

Boys, now that right there is gonna turn the tide. I don't have to jump through any hoops, I can just send my money to Thailand right here from the comfort of my own sofa.

That nomad visa scheme gonna drive'em right to the top.

5 hours ago, Litlos said:

If you think about it and do a little research it is almost impossible to fail a self administered ATK test.

 

Cheers

Ding Ding Ding

We have a winner…..

7 minutes ago, Kenny202 said:

It would be coming in on road transport. Wont be bringing it personally unfortunately

Well, you are scr3wed on that one.  Be prepared to have it held and have funds ready to transfer.

Good luck.

Put it in a case, if new remove all labels, hand carry it thru.  It will never be questioned.

Have carried several guitars in and never been questioned.

But, stop and volunteer to the friendly customs agent you have a new instrument, inquire if there is any duty owed and he will gladly hold you up for a while to sort it out and take your cash.

40 minutes ago, harry94 said:

The office you are showing on Google maps is where i taxed and insured my motor bike . when i asked about renewing my licence i got blank looks . i will return monday and try again ,

That is proper office.  On second floor.

I did mine 2018 so can't help on the current process to get appointment.

My application was submitted on Tuesday 1 Feb and I received approval this morning, saturday, to fly on Monday.

So it is working. 

I confess, I did use a travel agent to handle mine and make all required arrangements.  Agent did advise there were problems in the system causing a lot of people to complain.

YMMV