Don't bring too many possessions. Clothes and important papers and personal keepsakes.

@Sasi ***********

Before you obtain a Thai licence, foreigners are required to have both licences to legally drive in Thailand.

Having both also makes it much easier to obtain a Thai licence. It's a small cost to make life easier...have an accident, no intetnational licence, no insurance

@Tom ********

not requested much, I know, but useful for many reasons.

Get an international drivers licence prior to leaving, and don't forget your US licence. Open a Thai bank account to transfer your funds to and use the Thai ATM card here. With the right visa seek out a yellow card, and get a pink Thai identity card, along with a Thai drivers licence.

Some of these will take some time after arriving, but worthwhile when you stay long term.

It's a good idea to have a base..saves lugging your gear every day. go explore, just rent on a weekly basis, so if you find somewhere you like, it's easy to relocate, no long commitment..

Largely irresponsible..

Why do this yourself?...

Well, it's on the list of required documents. A divorce certificate from 12 years ago is not proof of currently being single.

THB

One time at Suvanabhumi I got questioned quite heavily. The computer showed I had been in Thailand for in excess of 180 days in 10 months.

I was just here that trip for a few weeks so was after the 30 day stay.

I answered questions honestly and got my entry, along with the stern warning, " get a visa in Australia before returning again"