@Piers *******

so you have those cheap options as you're over 50, as am I. That's of absolutely no help to the original poster though is it. If you do know a way for him to get everything the the elite visa offers, assuming he can't falsify his age, I'm sure he'd be all ears. If you can't then you've brought absolutely nothing to this thread?

@Piers *******

are you under 50?

@Piers *******

how, exactly l, is it, in your mind, a shakedown? Do you feel that way when you go into a shop and see things priced up? It's a product that's available to purchase for those that want it. It might not be something you want but it's convenient to others. Nobody is forcing it on him. Nobody comes knocking on his door in the middle of the night extorting more from him. It's a product, available, for sale

I believe it can be done within the country. They're not going to turn down 0 baht

Generally not open weekends but double with your local office

@Tara *******

and you just turned up on day or had to book an appointment ahead of time?

@Tara *******

sorry, another question, did you need 2 seperate certificate of residence and health certificate (i.e. one for each license) or photocopies?

@Tara *******

wow, that's amazing. What part of the country are you in?

@Michael *******

yes, and if true that's a game changer so asking for clarification as that's the first I've heard of it

@Tara *******

can you confirm that you managed to get both a bike license and a car license just from exchanging a driver's license and without having to take any physical test and were you able to do it all in a day without an appointment?