Yes; my step daughter got her degree a year and half ago; first in the family. But still trying to be whitey white. To see her pic, you'd think she's a movie star. She really doesn't need fake stuff to look beautiful.
I constantly encourage my Thai family to be proud of their heritage, mostly to no avail. No need for hair color, skin whitening; they really don't need makeup as they are naturally beautiful. TV & internet has convinced them otherwise.
When you go to get a Thai drivers license, the process is much easier if you have an IDL. So, whether used or not for traffic stops, it is well worth the cost to save steps and time at the DL portal; even better if you have mc endorsement.