I wouldn't have it directly deposited over. If the baht tanks or goes up. There are good times to transfer and bad. Been here two years and seen the baht go from 29 to 37. That can be a lot of money lost or gained.
A lot of. Legit motorbike shops can do the process for you. Sounds like you were getting scammed. I bought a scooter. They just took copies of my stuff. Went to the DLT for me. And 2 weeks later. Got my green book with my name in it etc.
Your mom and I are so proud of you!!! You did it!!! But on a serious note. Immigration has been awesome lately. I did my marriage visa. I was in and out in like 15 mins. The visit was same day. Super fast and everyone friendly.
Interesting how people make their plans but don't research really the 1 big part of moving here. Unless you get the LTR visa, which is very expensive, you realistically can't work here. There are ways around it... but ya.
Try to get info from a visa center or something to show you will get a retirement visa. If they ask and you show some form of that's your plan I don't think they will pry to much