Hi David, I have had a Thai wife and visited Thailand since the early 1990s. I was stranded in Thailand during the pandemic and stayed in Hua Hin for about 6 months and have returned there several times since. I’ve decided to retire there when I reach pension age early next year. No shortage of medical providers that speak English. For me it’s been the city I like most in Thailand.
I'm not worried about you at all, but what is concerning is the misinformation you are posting here. Just because you haven't had issues ignoring the legal requirements of Thailand doesn't mean others taking your advice won't.
every Thai Embassy advise the same. Just because you haven’t had any problems doesn’t mean anything. IDP in Thailand is required by law, and where did you get IDP only required if your licence isn’t in English? Who told you that?