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@Michael *******
either pay that or go back home. Because that’s your only option now.
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@Danny ****
well if you go to the one near Pattaya they give you a list of what you need because you need an appointment and a time allocated to do the test. That’s normally within the next few days. Well I did my 5 year 3 months ago.

Proof of address.

Medical certificate

IDP

Passport

Now it may be different in other offices.
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@Danny ****
an IDP licence is only good to drive in Thailand for 3 months from arrival. It’s better to get one as you only take a colour and perception test at the office. Easier to do it. It also puts your full driving ability on it. So if you ride a big bike they give you that here.
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@Marty ********
wrong….

If you have the app on your phone you can request it by choosing the dates and its emailed to you within 5 minutes
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I have a Bangkok bank account but just walked in and opened a Kbank account with passport and Condo blue book. Easy
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There are some new condo’s selling with a visa as a bonus maybe look into that. But remember if it’s a 10 year one you might have to hop around for the last 2 years
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I want to use my Thai currency because I change it when the rate is good. If I use a debit or credit card from home the rate is crap
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@Chris ***
it’s not the currency it’s the limit is the problem and most people don’t know when they open their accounts. Well I thought the withdrawal amount was unlimited.

When in the uk I bought my brand new BMW on a debit card