Richard Swire I have lived in Thailand for almost 5 years, have a correct licence and insurance. Not that insurance means diddly squat here. It will always be your fault. But I also have health insurance that covers me…
In my adventurous and more youthful years, I rode motorbikes all over the world where I travelled, including Thailand and never took a formal motorbike or lessons. Driving here isn’t as bad as risky as some make out. I would never ride a motorbike in BKK but most other places, it’s fine.
some government officials must be profiting from the elite visa… Which is the only alternative to staying long term if you’re under 50 or haven’t got married/knocked up a local.
applying at Patong is significantly faster and they’re not as strict with clothing. Mainly because it’s a small office just off the beach lol. Don’t pay an agent… The process will take you approx 20 minutes at Patong. Make sure you have your TM30 from your hotel.