Newly settled in Bangkok, I’m told that I can show my Califonia Drivers License at the DLT and they accept it for granting a Thai Drivers License/ID Card. What other docs, paperwork or other requirements besides Passport must be in-hand before showing up to apply for a Thai Dr. License?

Need to replace Thai marriage certificate due to water damage. Can I do it at any Amphur in bkk or only where it was issued (Laksi) ?

Any idea what I need to bring?

Eg passport,housebook,wife,etc.?

Can anyone provide the contact information for a reliable agent in Bangkok to open a bank account in my name? I’ve seen people comment earlier that it can be done for around 4-6k baht, but can’t find those comments now.

Do I need to have a return flight back to the uk? Have booked a 1 way flight to Phuket for 18th April 2025 , planning on going for 7 weeks , do I have to have a return flight to prove I’m planning on going back to the UK? Heard different things off people.

I’ve got a dilemma re travel insurance. I’m nearly 70 years old and will be traveling January-March, Thailand and Laos. I am in good health, no pre existing health conditions. I have researched and I am being quoted £450 up. The supposedly better ones at around £800 and above. When reading reviews, they seem to be more focused on the price of the actual cover,rather than any claims. It seems the majority of people have difficulties when trying to claim. So many exclusions and ways that the company will try and get out of paying. I am seriously considering not bothering and taking the chance. Am I crazy or what?

Hanoi - does anyone knows what is their policy regarding translation of documents that are not in English/Thai ?

Does a self translation will work or they require a translation authorized by a notary?

Tax Resident: if I understand it correctly you are only considered a tax resident if you stay more than 180 days per calendar year? This year I will be staying 166 days in Thailand, my plan is also to stay here the whole month of january 2025. Just want to hear your thoughts on this, I am 100 % sure I wont be considered a tax resident for 2024? Do they look at calendar year only, so I will be safe for 2024? Note: I know there are DTA in place but its impoirtant to me I do not became a tax resident here. Thanks for any advice!

visited bangkok 4 years ago, met up with lovely lady visited her village in sangkha and stayed in a good hotel (malinee)just before covid.kept in touch with lady via skype throughout lockdown 2 years later i visited and married i am self employed and retiring early next year and have bought a plot of land with a view to build(i know i cannot own the land)i have had the land raised and nearly ready to build ,have approached two builders and chosen ,shoud i start work now or wait till i move to thailand ?

Anyone from UK here had to get a Malaysian entry stamp put into a replacement passport after losing the old one. They won't do it without police report. The police won't give a report without a confirmation letter from embassy confirming old one cancelled and new one issued. High commission said they couldn't do it. Helpine directed me to phone a UK office who directed me to passport office who said they couldn't do and directed me to back to the UK number, this loop traveled several times. Who the hell am I supposed get this letter from . 🫣

Hi guys, I'll be spending 3 months in Thailand soon , I'm gonna need to get my UK medication. My question is do pharmacies in Thailand accept UK prescriptions please ? I'll be in Jomtien area .

Thanks guys