@Graham *****

......you have that wrong. Using an agent it is in and out of immigration in minutes. Time at the bank can take considerably longer.

@Mike ********

......that may be for a renewal. First time takes around 4 weeks to get your passport back.

I negotiate by offering a year paid in advance with no deposit. Landlords can rarely resist that much cash in one hit. Be prepared though to do any minor repairs yourself ( I can and do ) You won't see the landlord for a year. At the end of the lease you can renew or walk away.

Most agents get it done in Pattaya. It takes around 4 weeks.

The weather is just wonderful too I hear.

Why would anyone want to go to America? Or why would you want to take someone there? Totally irresponsible.

Ok mate. Let me know if you go to Siem Reap. I have a good friend/ driver there for you.

And it takes less than a hour.

Why don't you fly? It is about 60 bucks. Sitting on a bus for hours then the border hassles aren't much fun.

As a farang you can drive whatever you want. But if you are involved in an accident you will be in the wrong. Insurance will mean diddly squat. Worthless. If you have not driven on the roads here then you need to be extremely careful when you do.