@Paddy *********

since when?

I thought you could send up to 2 million baht?

@Jan *****************

I am beginning to think Nelly is a Troll. Time for me to block them.

@Nelly *****

if you are so certain, why are you asking?

The idp is valid for a longer period than 3 months (I can't remember how long 12 month's?), but it is only valid in Thailand for 3 months at a time, so if you are planning to retire here, it becomes invalid after 3 months, as everyone is stating.

Up to you if you want to risk it, as long as you don't crash into me!

Would you drive without a valid license in the UK?

The IDP is only valid for 3 months, so if you plan to drive a car more than 3 months and be insured, you need to get a Thai license.

It takes about an hour, it's easy and only costs a few quid, so why wouldn't you?

What exchange rate will you get from HSBC?

This is where they usually make their money.

@Randy *****

No, it is to give the IO directions to the location. Once they are at the condo block they can work out the floor etc from your address.

I know (before you say it) they could simply put the address into Google, but TiT🤷

No, it is to give the IO directions to the location. Once they are at the condo block they can work out the floor etc from your address.

I know (before you say it) they could simply put the address into Google, but TiT🤷

@Kevin *********

yes, it seems a bit confusing at first, but if you get the non o in your home country first, everything in Thailand is very easy really. I have extended 3 times now and it has taken me on average about 40 minutes each time at immigration, plus a few minutes at the bank each time. Just be organised, get a folder together to hold copies of your documents and you can do it easily each year. Good luck and enjoy your life in Thailand.

@Randy *****

this is one of the more 'bizarre' requirements IMO. I usually go armed with a Google map print and a hand drawn version. They always use my crappy hand drawn map. I presume they think if it's hand drawn you are more likely to live there?

You can always print the map from Google and then trace it roughly onto another piece of paper and add in a few local landmarks yourself.

@Kevin *********

no. In the 90 days you get your act together and apply for an extension of stay based on retirement for 12 months. It's not a visa, just an extension that allows you to stay in the kingdom for 12 months. This extension of stay can be repeated every 12 months.