Depends, I got both mine at my local DLT and no tests required beyond peripheral vision test (that's the eye test, not the driving hazards one) . I did it in person.
Check with the dealer. An Isuzu and Toyota dealer here in the south required Thai driving licence also (new car), whereas Mitsubishi did not. They had signs on the counter in English.
What it all boils down to is that you're using tourist visas to remain in the country to live here. They don't want people doing that. If you're under 50, there are very few other options but there are options and you're not using them.
I can't recommend Cyberghost. Had it for 3 years and gave up trying to stay connected to iPlayer etc. They have dedicated connections for UKTV but they rarely work because they got blocked quickly. Currently looking into IPTV.
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