yes a fine not to exceed 2000 baht and or 1 month in jail. That is what the law says, fact you just get a 500 baht fine is the discretion of the cop at the time
for Americans you have to get the state department involved to use reciprocal agreements, taking the course and test here is faster and beneficial to understand the laws here just my opinion. Driving in thailand IS NOT driving in the states
its a heads up for people who use the border runs scheme wishing to stay here for more then 90 days as the IDP is only good here for 90 days. Personally its just a good idea to get a license here if people wish to stay longer then 90 days, meaning if they do 60 days and then run the border come back over and over again. Just smarter to get the temp 2 year license then face a fine up to 2000 baht and or 1 month in jail
I wanted to make sure you seen this specifically as I said again due to arrogant people like you abusing the tourist exempt visa causing issues we are now seeing this
I didnt leave for a better im here to learn I own property back home check your self. You are the one advocating abusing a loophole that an IO can stop at will. Im saying protect yourself you have no clue why im here I didnt leave my country for a better life im a student of life and continue to learn and grow you maybe here for a better life. My life is just fine it is as I see fit. You come from a country the depends on wages of working americans to even exist oak leaf so I wouldnt be so quick to say shit when your country economy only existed off 200% tariffs from the US your countries liberal policies have left it in ruin. Id double check yourself real damn quick