@Colin ******

1 year ago

@Colin ******

rental contract on a 30d visa

I was directed to Bangkok Bank at Phetchkasem Rd HuaHin. They gladly opened an account on tourist visa with the intention to apply for a long term 1 y visa aka retirement visa. I had to provide a certificate of residence from immigration which needed a rental contract and landlords id copy.

@Suzanne *****

the bank wanted formal proof of residence from immigration

I did exactly what you want to do. This year.

Entered via a tourist visa

Rented a condo in HuaHin with full rental agreement

Rental agreement is confirmed by the immigration in HuaHin

Got a bank account at Bangkok Bank

Deposited 800kThb and I will apply for NonO visa which is the precursor to a retirement visa

I have a German driving licence, it’s in German, no English on it. Ergo, I need an IDL.

If there is also no English on the Spanish licence, then I suggest you get an IDL… makes sense?

You can most times wing it without an IDP.. Thai Embassy guidelines say an IDP is law. Some people here dispute that. However Hertz and BizCar both required IDP from me sometimes when renting. It’s confirmed in their FAQs. Yes, Police sometimes won’t ask for IDP. However I was stopped when on a scooter in Jomtien at a tea money checkpoint and specifically asked for an IDP after I showed my EU licence….

@Jo *********

no way,,, IDP is mandatory… Police will have a field day with u