@Brandon ***********

I didn't need to buy any insurance at Bangkok bank in EmQuartier, Bangkok. Just needed 500 baht in cash for a first deposit + passport with TR visa + certificate of residence.

@Tomasz *******

I did it on a tourist visa 2 years ago and my friends told me to visit Bangkok Bank at EmQuartier in Bangkok. They were helpful and as I remember I only had my passport and a certificate of residence + 500 baht in cash to deposit.

@Henrik ****

Yes it is very strange that they test if you can see colors.

I got drivers license for car + motorcycle two years ago (I had a non O visa but I that is not required I think). I also used an agent and paid some 2500 baht but you can do it yourself too.

In my case I had a foreign car drivers license so I could convert that into a Thai car license. But since I also wanted a motorcycle license I had to do some driving tests and do theory test (I can give you some useful links of these tests if you like). Besides these tests they also have some reactions and eye tests and those you have to do even if you just convert your existing license.

My first license is actually expiring now after 2 years so now I booked a meeting with them to renew it. The waiting time was about 5 weeks in Bangkok On nut and my meeting will be September 6. The steps is more or less the same for renewal except that I now don't need to do drivers or theory tests, the reaction test I have to do though. The steps for renewing follows below and this time I do it myself, it will cost some 700 baht they told me to renew.

I actually asked ChatGPT and got the following instruction which seems to be accurate, these were the documents they told me to get when I went to DLT:

Required Documents

1. Current Thai Driver's License: Your expiring license.

2. Passport: The original and a copy of the photo page, visa page, and entry stamp page.

3. Residence Certificate: Obtainable from the Thai Immigration Office or your embassy, or use a work permit if applicable.

4. Medical Certificate: Issued within the last 30 days, available from most clinics or hospitals in Thailand.

5. Application Form: Available at the Department of Land Transport (DLT) office.

Renewal Process

1. Visit the Department of Land Transport (DLT) Office: Go to the nearest DLT office. It’s recommended to arrive early to avoid long wait times.

2. Submit Documents: Present all required documents at the counter.

3. Eye and Reflex Tests: You will undergo simple vision and reaction tests.

4. Attend a Brief Training Session: Usually a one-hour video presentation on road safety.

5. Pay the Fee: The renewal fee is typically around 605 THB for a five-year license.

@Rini ********

Get a LTR Visa if you can or avoid staying 180 days or more the year you sell your house. The following channel have some good videos about Thai taxes and DTA's too though, listen to some of them:

@Brian *******

Actually there is a difference, the LTR visa have an explicit tex exempt for foreign based incomes. See

LTR for pensioners if you qualify for it I would say (800k USD in passive income). Otherwise non O.

Tax exemption for foreign income as well. LTR for wealthy pensioners is the best Visa if you qualify imo. LTR for some of the other groups require investments in Thailand though.

@Bo ******

Strange, my region is Thailand and I can still not find it on iPhone app store.

For me it's harder to understand why people want to get on the plane early. After all, getting off early and get first in the queue can save time but getting on early never leads to saved time, all arrives the same time anyway.