I never wait until the last day for my annual extension or the 90 day report. You never know what surprises are in store. Even as simple as printers not working.
when we lived in Chalong, there are 2 Italian brothers there that make the best pizza I have ever had, globally. If you’re ever in Phuket, you have to look them up. Outstanding!!!
A couple years back I was roadside tested and test showed I had alcohol in my system which I know was false. I demanded a blood test at a hospital as I know I had nothing to drink. Told me I can go free but needed to pay 100 baht cash for the road test. Farang fee. I feared the hospital test may come back “police friendly. 😡🤬😡🤬. What can you do? I paid the 100 to be on my way. It’s like admitting guilt when not guilty. Since then I rarely drive. Just close my eyes and let my wife drive 🤣🤣
International license is fine for “short stay”. I had to pay a small parking fine when here on visa exempt, “tourist”, and my international license acquired in the US was no problem. For those with long stay visas, Thai license recommended.