Update for me, I went into a branch in Bangkok (home branch is in Koh Samui). The lady called the Samui branch and was told they will unlock it tomorrow.
Be sure to consider that if you are no longer a tax resident in your country you could become a tax resident in another. Sometimes your country is a better choice when tax treaties exist.
yes, I had G M on my canadian license. They didnt even look at my IDP. I just went in with Fat Boys and they helped. It was a walk in the park. I also needed the residence letter.
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.