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As a motorbike rider for the last 50 years , I would say go and learn in a country that has much less traffic on the roads .

You need at least 6 eyes to ride here and all of them looking in a separate direction and different distances.

Also Being able to read the metal box drivers minds is a must

If you do decide to go ahead with learning to ride. Be VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY Careful or you will end up very seriously injured or dead.

Only last week an idiot metal box driver pulled out of the exit of the condo complex where I live and wiped out a motorbike rider and smashed their leg into the bike and very seriously crushed it 😭
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. I don't use air con but I do cook my own meals everyday using an electric airfryer and an electric hob, I also have 2 stand fans running
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. I use an electric shower twice per day

My electric is paid at the government rate of just over 3 Baht per kw and my monthly bill is between 700 to 800 Baht per month. My water is 17 Baht per cubic metre and I pay 120 Baht per month

I live in a 30m² one bedroom condo
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Todd McGowan. I second the Thai visa centre, they are fantastic
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There is no compulsory requirement to have health insurance If you have a Non O visa and get 12 month extensions .
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You cannot drive or ride at all on a uk licence. You have to have an international licence.

I just took my motorbike test here on a 2 day course and cost me 3,000 Baht. I stupidly forgot to bring my uk licence with me so just did the test instead . It was a doddle
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Dean Horstead

Pay for a VIP entry which might cost you around 6000 Baht per entry , BUT a wasted flight will cost you a damn site more.

Contact Grace at the Thai Visa centre

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Contact Grace from the Thai visa centre.

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