@Brandon ***********

probably mostly I would I go through agent is I think I would get my passport back a little faster which is important to me, as I may unexpectedly have to travel short notice,

I was just curious that I might find any issue later down the line if I did go by myself to do an extension, due to being short in money in bank a couple years earlier

I’m from UK and Never been asked for proof of funds in 16 years of near monthly in/outs, possible you may need proof of onward travel after your stay expires,, however I’ve been asked that only twice during my travels and that was by the check in staff.

@Brandon ***********

just a question relating specifically to the “stuck with an agent” scenario,, I was in previous years using a visa based on having Thai family, then due to a change in circumstances I transferred to an extension based on retirement and I used an agent, this was around 3 years or more back, I was just short with the money in account due to a combination of making a big purchase at the time and my silly miscalculations ,

I then used that same agent the following year, this time had the money in account sufficiently, used a different agent this year and again had the money in the account, so if what the bulk of this conversation suggests is correct then I am stuck with using an agent ?

Can you explain specifically why there would be issues down the line ? I’m guessing it possibly relates to 90 day reports which I don’t do due to my extensive travels anyway ?

It’s easily enough for me to exit and restart the process if I need to do that, as mentioned I travel out/in fairly regularly anyway.

@Janelle ****

rise above all the bullsh!tters, don’t follow them by calling them dumb,

an example; I don’t know you but surely that doesn’t make me dumb, I’m in my 60’s so as a personal opinion why would I spend my time watching TikTok when I’ve much more productive things to do, hence why I wouldn’t know you,

I follow some stuff that interests me and the changing landscape of visa classifications is an interest, I’ve lived in thailand for over 16 years yet still check out all my options keeping up to date with visa’s, anyway well done on your visa success.

@Steve *******

it’s clear I’ve irritated you to some point even though I corrected myself to say you were correct in an earlier post, but the snide crappy remarks “son” amongst others I won’t sit with, we’ve all opinions, I’m advising the poster to play it safe which a basic internet (not Facebook) search will lead to to the info that many insurers won’t cover you if you’re driving in a country for more than 3 months, I don’t normally waste my time with idiots, although it appears I have done so far on here,

regardless of your thoughts that suggests I lack being up to date with the reality then I’d counter that I’ve driven in quite a few countries around Asia regularly on IDP’s applied from Thailand and from UK therefore I am familiar with the listed durations and expiry’s on those IDP’s, which is not my point, why would you advise someone coming to spend their time in thailand they’ll have no problem driving for up to 180 days on an IDP when there are many (non Facebook ) pieces of information relating to the potential insurance issue maxing at 3 months or 90 days, I’m sure you know as well as I do if insurance companies want to find a way out of paying up then they will use it.

Anyway carry on your crusade, I’ve more better things to spend my day than wasting my time, I’ve put my piece across to the poster which was my intended goal.

@Steve *******

been riding big bikes and driving cars here in thailand for over 16 years, I don’t need to say whether it’s happened to me or not, actually the 2 year license is what most of us call temporary, carry on and responding and insulting anyone’s intelligence warrior, if that keeps you sane each day,, shows me exactly what kind of idiot you are,

@Neil *******

it’s not necessarily dependent on when your driving license expires but duration of the IDP is dependent on which year of road traffic law you’ve applied for, a 1926 or 1949 permit lasts for 12 months. A 1968 permit lasts for 3 years or until your UK driving licence expires, whichever comes first.

@Steve *******

keep up the good work then, thankfully I don’t know you so I can’t say “I told you so” but, if you or anyone following the advice should have the misfortune of having an accident following driving inside the country for more than 90 days on a single entry, I’d be genuinely concerned that you’d be covered,,

don’t forget the poster we’re attempting to give advice to has the potential to stay inside thailand for 180 days and not 90 days, my response to that is either exit the country and reenter to be absolutely clear your insurance will cover you or apply for a temporary Thai driving license

@Steve *******

my last IDP was obtained from thailand about 4 years back so I don’t have one now, certainly I’m not gonna apply for one just to satisfy your fetish,,, sorry you’ve got the wrong guy, not your son, keep looking anyway

@Neil *******

my reply was not related to the actual duration of the IDP but to how long it can be used on each entry, seems that’s now not 100% but for insurance purposes best within 90 days max,,regards IDP itself then depending which country or rather which year traffic laws related to that country can be 1 year or 3 years IDP duration, unless that’s changed, I’ve had a few IDP’s from Uk and a couple from thailand too