Aussie999

I started this thread, to quantify things for a mate, who has just arrived in Thailand. For all those that "know" Thai road rules, and refuse facts, even international agreements, I have used my Australian License in Phuket, Pattaya, Mukdahan, and Chiang Mai, including all province's/towns/etc in between, have been stopped at many check points and shown my Aussie license, and have experienced no problems, NOT once being asked for IDP. So, can we now put an end to this thread, and stop the bickering.

Yeah, and a Thai cop will not understand, in my case, what HR means... even worse if fron NZ, which only has class numbers, eg Class 1, Class 2 etc.

So, how does that work with my Aussie HR license...lol

Hi guys, my mate has just arrived in Thailand, he wants to know if he can drive, legally, using his Australia driver's license, he did not get an International permit.

Your reply indicates you do NOT understand the article, it clearly stated he was prosecuted, in 2019 for possession, he remained in the RTP until Jan 2022, when he was suspended, Oct 2022 as per the article, he was STILL using drugs, obviously still had his guns... then proceeded to kill so many people, under a duty of care, his guns should have been confiscated in 2019, at which point he should have been removed form the RTP, NOT suspended 3 years later. Yes mate, you are a farang basher, especially when others make factual negative comments regarding the RTP, who, by any standard, are a gang of corrupt inept crooks, hiding behind their badge/uniform. It makes NO difference who you worked for, I just hope their corrupt attitude did not tarnish you. As for other countries, if makes NO difference as far as this article goes, you say that simply to sidestep the issue.

I don't care, who you worked for, what concerns me is you label everyone as Thai bashers, when you, yourself, do NOT understand the article.

Mate, go and READ the article... before accusing anyone of Thai bashing.... you simply bash those who post here.

Can you prove that.

I think my mate will be happy with the replies... Thnx

Next question... when he gets married, what visa is required, and does he need to do a 90 day reporting, or a 90 day border run, he's reluctant to do a border run, at close to 70 he's already struggling physically, though is mobile.

Thnx for your reply, if I read correctly, if he gets married, and can show an income of more than 50K, a month, then he doesn't need 400,000 in the bank, as it is covered by his pension.

If I read correctly, if he does the 90 day border run, on a multiple Entry non-o visa, then he doesn't need to 400,000, if so I will certainly let him know, though he is a bit lazy, and forgetful.

thnx... but he is first looking at moving to Thailand, any extension will come later, and then more questions will be asked

Seems 2 others understand... but thnx for your reply, and I'm sooo sorry I asked only 1 question , but it seems you're one of those who shouldn't have.

I'm doing this for a mate, who is PC illiterate, and becomes confused/fustrated very easily, so I would appreciate answers ONLY to the questions asked, I'm not interested in the pros and cons. He is retiring , next year, on an Australian pension, approx 51000 baht/month, and some savings, though not a lot. He has a Thai GF of 4 years, and does plan on marrying her. He has tried getting visa requirements, but it simply confuses him, as it mentions 1. Retirement A security deposit of 800,000 Thai Baht in a bank account in Thailand for 2 months before the visa application A monthly income of 65,000 Thai Baht A combination of the security deposit and annual income of 800,000 Thai Baht2. Marriage 2. Marriage 400,000 THB in your bank account deposited at least 3 months prior to visa application or copy of your income showing 40,000 THB per month in income 3. Are there any other options Regards

That probably answers all my questions.. thank you so much.

Thanks for the follow up.

thnx xylo, I'm getting a lot of useful info.

thnx farmer

thnx guys... also,can I use the Google Chromecast

Hi Guys, is there a way to stream Australian TV, eg via a VPN, or some other method.

I have a problem when they deal in percentages, and not give any details on what they are based on, are they based on, tourists, during covid restrictions, or pre covid numbers. If during covid then number were well, and truly, down, and future number would look, percentage wise, high.