NDRugby99

thanks everyone. I got it figured out. Got my googleFi transferred over to esim and picked up a local physical sim. All is well

I am american here for 6 months. I use Google Fi for cell phone as my physical SIM. Trying to open bank account and they need a local number. I really would prefer not to get a local SIM as I paid for Google Fi for the reason of travelling without need for sim. Is there another way to get a local number and forward to US number that accepts text. I assume I need that. I can add eSIM on phone but that won't give me local number. Thanks I'm advance. I assume Google voice doesn't give Thai numbers. Darren

Thank you so much! What a great response. Very helpful. Much appreciated. All went smooth!

Hi. Can someone tell me a bank of bangkok branch in Bangkok that will open a checking account for US citizen on a METV. Appreciate it. I was told they often do it in tourist areas. Thought someone here might know exact branch. Thanks in advance

Hi. Friend is bringing a pet into Thailand. The govt says the "health certificate" can only be 10 days old and the US mails these out. I don't think the certificate will come in time. Does anyone have experience with this issue as the windows is very tight especially when factoring in mail timing. Any kind of "work around" or experience for future like it really doesn't have to be 10 days. Rather less than 30 might do? Thanks in advance Darren

What travel insurance do you use? turns out mine only covers me medically, and it seemed tough to find a travel insurance that covered Personal Liability for a moto riding.

thank you sir

kind of you to elaborate. Many thanks. Should I try in CM or work just as well in BKK?

Hi, Yes you are right. I just looked my travel insurance covers not only me but also the bike and 3rd party. Appreciate you

good point. Yes my travel insurance does cover motorcycle. I wonder if I still get 3r party insurance to cover accidents to others though

exactly what I am looking to do...thanks

Is this legit? or were you joking. I can take that PDF fill it in and get notarized and take to CM immigration to get thai DL?

Haha, Sorry I just got back to check on answers from my original question. Sounds like I really got some people going with this one. I personally dont mind the questions about my rationale as it sometimes leads to better suggestions, but I could also see how it would annoy others. No big deal. I appreciate all of it. You gave great advice. I am american (45 years old) who has a Thai GF (together 7 years - no kids, we met in USA not in Pattaya :). We live in my house in USA for 8 months of year and spend 4-5 months in a house in Bangkok as her family has a house on same street (starting this year OCT - MARCH) previously we just came over for 2 week trips. I found a gym, pool and tennis courts all around the east side of Bangkok (we are in Prawet district) and I thought it would be easier to just use a scooter as opposed to bus. I am aware on a METV I have to leave. I was just going to do a couple trips while here, like taiwan and vietnam or something. I thought I would keep the scooter at our place (GFs house) in BKK when back in the US. 1. It sounds like with my US and ID licenses I should be good to move forward 2. I would like to get Thai DL just to avoid potential hassles, but sounds like Certificate of Residence is not an option for me based on above and my METV. I will be in CMai in a couple weeks, I wonder if, as a poster said, I can try and get certificate up there...? 3. Any thoughts on 3rd party insurance? All the best Darren

Hi all, I appreciate the feedback I get on this site. A wealth of knowledge. I am in Thailand on a METV until end of March. I wanted to get a Scooter (maybe 100-125 cc). It is my understanding I could buy it and get the book, but I cannot register it with GOVT since I do not have Thail DL, just US DL and IDL. I was wondering if my Thai GF could buy it and register with Govt even though she does not have a cycle endorsement in thailand (I have it in USA on my DL and IDL). In the US one could buy it, but when they went to register it they need to show proof of insurance, which you cannot get without a cycle endorsement, so you really cant register it. I was wondering how I would get around all this in Thailand without my GF going through a class to get the cycle endorsement as she is not gunna pass that lol. Can She register it with just the basic compulsory insurance (no third party...I know this sucks)? Whatever I try, is it best to put a deposit on the bike and get the book to try and get govt approval before paying total cost of scooter? thanks again Darren

There is a 60 day extension after the 30? or are you short-handing the idea of leaving and coming back with 30 day and then 30 day extension to get the extra 60. Thank you for information Darren