And they are not in good shape. Most look like they are ready to collapse while driving and some sound like it too

@Jay ******

I live in an area were plenty of folks have them. 3 to 5 years old's just hanging off the cart. Just watching it makes me nervous.

@Jay ******

That’s him. He is rather down to earth in my opinion. I do not watch regularly but he had one video about the trike.

There is one Thai blogger who drives one. You could ask him. I do not remember his name of YouTube channel.

He does recommend practicing driving in low traffic areas and at low speed until you see how to handle it

No special license required

I have not used it, but I believe that have a self reporting website where you can just log your own whereabouts.

Your challenge will be to comply with all the Non-O requirements to get a 12 months extension. A Non-O is usually approved for 90 days.

What I have found is you have to play the cards your dealt. The entire process, to me, appears to be rather subjective.

VISA”s to me are “Like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get”.

Do it yourself it’s rather but not necessarily easy. I will help you understand the process and get to know the immigration folks. You’ll start to get to know them.

My experience is no easy way unless you have a Non-B, then the schook will take care of it for you. I’ve been in Thailand almost 90 days on an O Retirement visa and just opened an account 2 weeks ago. I’ve been trying for 2 months.

Or I guess use an agent

Could you have called someone outside the boat (if you had phone service) to assist and get help or call tourist police or call police? Or whatever the 911 equivalent is here in Thailand.

I agree with the comment about this not being America.

If I was an attorney I’d be asking why you did not try some other things besides begging to take you back to shore.

The mandatory insurances here are garbage in my opinion.

Check all your policies for any type of coverage, maybe even your credit cards. The CC’s sometimes have little claims you can make.

Are you from a country with disability? Apply for disability benefits immediately. In America if you’re truly disabled you’ll get benefits right away. If they have to investigate, planting your flag with a claim right now (Just a telephone call) will establish a back date. If it takes a year to start benefits they send you a big check from the date you filed a claim.

Best wishes to you.