@Nigel *************

it certainly can be done in Pattaya.

Go see Maneerat on Soi Post Office Pattaya.

Realistically budget £3000 for a year policy.

Good quotes. Decent health insurance for your age I would expect to pay 120k baht for in patient only.

@Jimmy ******

when you arrived did you buy a visa?

Just book a qualifying cooking course. Keep things simple.

@Jimmy ******

visa on arrival is 15 days.

@Dianne *******

yes I am sure, you get a 15 day visa on arrival if your passport is from one of the 31 qualifying countries.

Visa on arrival is valid for 15 days.

@Andrew *******

the 90 day limit is an urban myth. There is nothing in Thai law limiting the usage to 90 days. Under Thai law in order to exercise your treaty rights you must be an alien who does not hold a Non Immigrant visa and has a valid IDP along with a valid home country license. You can drive using an IDP until it’s validity date, or the validity date of your home license, without any other limitation.