I had my ACL replaced using a part of my hamstring in the UK in 2010. They had me up walking the next day and with physio / rehab twice a week I was running in a straight line in three months and playing rugby again 9 months after op. I doubt very much you can get a medical extension for a procedure which is an elective surgery not emergency or essential. If you can walk , you can travel and you can leave….

I always write “ to extend my holiday”

They can ask to see cash but I’ve never been asked. I always carry at least 20,000 in cash as it’s not a lot of money and it’s cheaper to get a big lump changed in Uk than keep paying commission on smaller withdrawals at ATM. Also they can ask to see onward travel and proof of accommodation, again someone with say they have never been asked but in only 3 years of coming to Thailand multiple times a year I’ve been asked to show accommodation once and onward travel a few times. I believe this will vary from airport to airport or even immigration officer to officer.

There are at least three types of IDP : 1926, 1949, 1968, the number relates to the year of the international treaty the particular country you drive in is a signatory to. That one shown in the pic is a 1949, in Thailand I believe you need a 1968. Best to check with your issuing body in your country. They all cost the same and some are accepted in some countries others in other countries. I believe the one I have for Thailand is a 1968. The 1968 is valid for 3 years but you can only use it for up to three months after initial entry stamp, it’s a touristy thing. Long term visitors would need a local driving licence after 3 months. Hope that helps. The one in the pic looks like a fake version of the 1949, as I understand only a 1968 is valid for three years, a 1949 is only 1 year I believe.

Also an IDP is only a translation of your domestic driving licence but it must be purchased in person at the authorised issuer in your home country, Post Office in UK. You cannot buy these online to my knowledge and you cannot buy them in the country you are visiting.

@Graham *****

thank you

@Burnard ***********

overstay was a while back and I’ve entered Thailand 8 or 9 times since then

@Robin *******

hi robin that was irony …..I could only travel because I had vaxxed. I stayed in doors with covid as I felt like shit and didn’t particularly want to queue for two hours feeling like shit.

@Maxim **********

you are really silly so just answer this ,

Is it correct that you need 20,000 Thai baht in your possession to enter Thailand, do you need an onward travel ticket within your 30 day exemption stamp and do you need to have proof of accommodation? Is that or is that not the law? Also has anyone ever been asked to provide these things at any port of entry. I think it’s yes x 4 .

You are a stupid stupid person. Also where is it written that you can only help if asked? You can help by volunteering facts which I have done. I never once said you will be asked to provide the above three things at any port, I said you could be asked and that is factually correct and objectively true.

You are tiresome, stupid and angry , now please fuck off and try to enjoy Christmas.

@Burnard ***********

I’ve heard a few people mention this 180 day thing and I’ve seen it criticised and debunked, I never had that issue yet, hopefully I won’t.

@Maxim **********

see I don’t agree with this guy but accepted his experience and point of view at face value ….that’s actually called tolerance , learn that and because you are so very clever you might become perfect!!!

@Maxim **********

wow are you starting to calm down and actually agree we are singing the same song? ….. keep taking the meds they are making you a better person