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Only 155? Where did you get that number from? The United Nations has a current membership of 193 member states and two permanent non-member observer states (Palestine and Vatican City/Holy See).
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With a valid UK license and IDP no written or practical test required (unless there has been a major change). Both the 1949 and 1968 are valid in Thailand but no telling what the DLT wants. Thailand signed the 1948 Treaty in Aug 1962, but didn't sign the 1968 Treaty until May 0f 2020 so DLT may be more used to dealing with the 1949 IDP. Of course some countries can only issue the 1968 IDP because they didn't ratify the 1949 Treaty. I assume they are able to get the Thai license using that one. You'll also have to get the Certificate of Residence (COR) and Medical Cert. But even with the streamlined conversion from UK to Thai license you'll still spend half a day there. My friends girlfriend works for a small visa agency and they offer a hand-holding service to help people get their Thai license and she said they take the clients to Rayong because it is easier to deal with that office.
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Not sure if this was already answered or not but it looks like the eLearning website is still active so you can watch the safety video online and not have to do it at the DLT. I did this when for my last renewal which was just after Covid lock downs. A foreigner uses their passport number to register and upon completion you download a pdf of the completion certificate to take to the DLT.
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Pattaya does have driving schools that are certified by the DLT. I believe that they are intended mainly for people that don't know how to drive and actually need to learn how. Not just take the practical test. Google Pattaya Driving Schools If you use one of the DLT certified schools you take their certificate to the DLT and get to skip the written and practical tests. One example is Pattaya Central Driving School. pattayaklangdrivingschool (add www. & .com)
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It was the OP that used the term Scotch, not Vance
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I believe he wants us to base our choice for shopping on what is convenient for HIM.
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Non Imm O Retirement Extension - Jomtien
Smokin Joe replied to scubascuba3's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
This a a direct link to the form on a different website. This version is on one page and is just like the one I was given at Jomtien. https://www.pim.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FORM-STM.2-Acknowledgment-For-Permit-1.pdf STM 2 Form -
Non Imm O Retirement Extension - Jomtien
Smokin Joe replied to scubascuba3's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I did my retirement extension Tuesday, Apr 29th, and was handed the STM 2 Form to fill out when I was having my documents checked. Took about 1 minute to fill out while I stood off to the side. I downloaded the form from the link posted by upnotover and converted it to PDF. I was going to attach it but it is not allowed to attach PDF files. -
TTB Bank e-Passbook
Smokin Joe replied to doctormann's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
If you're talking about the TTB Branch on 2nd Rd by Soi Honey I'm surprised that it took a few days for your annual statement for immigration. I've been using that branch since the merger and was at that branch since it was Siam City Bank and got taken over by Thanachart. I have always received my bank letter on the spot on a walk-in basis. Takes about 30 minutes but have never had to come back a different day. I'll be going there again this coming Tuesday (4/29) to get my annual bank letter and then go to Jomtien to do my retirement extension. I always got to the bank right after they open and then directly to Jomtien. Never had any real problems. -
US Expat in Thailand Faces 10 Years for Threatening US Senator
Smokin Joe replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
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Part B payment is based on your income. When I turned 65 my Part B payment was over $500 USD per month for the first two years.
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US Nurse Suffers Devastating Facial Injuries in Krabi Moped Crash
Smokin Joe replied to webfact's topic in Krabi News
Possibly she has good insurance but can't use it because she didn't have a motorcycle license.- 92 replies
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Poll -- Will you support Canada or USA if war breaks out?
Smokin Joe replied to Jingthing's topic in Political Soapbox
Canada wouldn't last 30 minutes if there was a military conflict. -
German Tourist Severely Beaten in Pattaya by Group of 10 Men
Smokin Joe replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
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Thailand Cracks Down on Shady Massage Parlours
Smokin Joe replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
It is literally on the wall or window of every massage parlor. But they don't use the gibberish transliteration for the word "massage" into English. The signs say "นวด ไทย" (Nuat Thai) and in English it says "Thai Massage" -
Thailand Cracks Down on Shady Massage Parlours
Smokin Joe replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
In 20 years you never saw or heard the Thai word for"Massage"? That's pretty hard to believe.