@Alan ***

When you did not have to pay the fee again, your application was not rejected, they only asked for additioanal info, once rejected means application ended and you have to do new application.

@Jen *******

With only a screenshot you are lucky it got accepted.

IDP itself depending on type is valid from 1 till 3 years, but that doed not mean you can use it that long in all countries.

It is only meant for temporary visitors, and many countries have a maximum of 90 days use.

For Thailand opinions about this period vary.

Als an IDP without presenting the national drivers licence you used to get the IDP is not valid.

So there are all kind of reasons why you can be fined even with IDP.

@Glenn *********

When you have issues when questioned, because something is wrong, I perfectly can understand you tell such a story anonymous,

People worrying about being questioned, most likely do not comply with visa rules or have to hide something else, otherwise questioning just is no issue at all.

The fact you are not questioned will not reassure them because there always is a chance to get questioned.

@Marcopolo *****

You mean bribing...

I am curious what documentation you have to supply for DTV application that would make clear the remote work before.

@Marcopolo *****

Chance you got approved without 500K are less than winning Thai lottery.

@Andy ***********

The 90 days indeed reset, but the fine does not reset, can be collected anytime if they want.

@Kimberly *********

Chances you get stopped at the border are low, but in case they ask you have to show you comply with visa requirements.

If you don't comply anymore you always have a risk, but that seems pretty normal to me.