I've done the Spanish life for 12 years ...and.thailand.for 10.years...been back in the UK now for 4 years ...will def choose to live back in Spain... Thailand is too expensive...and too corrupted...just Google Spain Thailand comparison sites
Owen Mc garrity ...I have done the visa for my Thai wife four times ...the paperwork has to be done each time ...and the requirements change everytime. I use a immigration solicitor as the wrong piece of information can be a nightmare and lose you all your fees.
You can use your IDL ..but as I found out it all depends what day it is when you get stopped by the police ...no matter what day it is they all say ...Cannot ...it Tues ...IDL not good on Tuesday...500 BAHT...or a 1,000 BAHT if he's taking his girl.out for food
I made.that mistake ...all because of a mistake in my bank....I had no choice ...but it made everything more difficult when I did my reports and renewal...so I had to leave the country for a year ...to let things calm down...and then got a new visa .