@Christopher ************

will be required to take A1 test, at their expense, and medical examination, at their expense. After 2.5 years, go through it all again, except the medical exam.

Remember, you need to book time at the embassy for the marriage declaration, and the embassy only does bookings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Generally you need to book online about 4 weeks before and pay the fee. Then get everything translated for the MFA. The MFA close at 3pm, closed weekends and will take 3 working days to process. Then you can go to the Amphur, which you will find fully booked.

He's British, judging from lion wrapped in a British flag on his profile. Unlike Thais wishing to have a holiday in UK, he doesn't have to pay a visa fee, ruinously expensive agents, he doesn't even need a visa for a 30 day visit. Wish the UK would reciprocate. He might be pleased to know he can still get a fry up and a Sunday roast in Thailand.

@Paul *******

Technically a roundabout is a form of junction, but the Thai regulations tell you what to do at a roundabout. Section 71 is about unmarked junctions. It's all moot however.

@Lyndon ***********

Is that quoting Land Traffic Act 2522 (1979), Title 6, 'Driving Through Junctions & Circles', Sect. 73": "If there is no traffic signal or traffic sign under paragraph one, when a driver arrives at the roundabout, he or she must give way to the driver driving on his

or her right side in the roundabout to pass first."

A sign to no avail

Officially the rules are same as the UK; giveway to traffic from the right (on the circle). My wife panics when I approach a roundabout indicating right, because she thinks I'm about to go anti-clockwise. On Samui, at Bophut, the department has put up a sign in Thai and English, reminding people to give way, to no avail.

My Thai wife decided to surprise me by learning to drive. 5 days at a driving school on Samui, 1 practical test, and then two attempts at the theory test. I was worried when I got into a car with her, but she was fine. Reversing flummoxed her, but that's OK. She's very careful. There is a sticker on her car denoting she is a new driver. Obviously Samui can be a bit of a cauldron even for experienced drivers. I don't think they teach roundabout manners 🤣

Many years ago, I worked in the US, and it was advantageous to move my Natwest account to Isle of Man: just finished uni and I was in overdraft. Check with your bank about expat banking services.

And note standard travel insurance doesn't cover activity such as a quad bike, and is good for no more than 30 days in a single country (ie a 12 month policy will not provide 12 months cover in Thailand). Additionally, the policy is voided if you seek elective treatment (eg getting dental work or skin laser treatment while on holiday)