As far as you pay by cash or card. You can buy car, motorbike or even a house(condo) in Thailand. Just need a residence certificate from immigration by submitting TM30.

I'm going tomorrow for my DL appointment in Krabi(no appointments are available in Phuket until March 2027 😔). I'm converting my home country DL to Thai DL so no test needed and simple documents.

Yes, you will see the list while filling out your application

They want you to be working(major criteria for the visa). As far as your income is generated outside the kingdom. You're fine 👍

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Yes and it's available only in 2026 now 🤦‍♂️ slots and days are limited for appointment unfortunately and IDP is valid only for 60 days/every visit.

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online or driving school. We did it online.

Anonymous participant We went with all the documents such as passport (original and copies), one year contract, DTV printout, 2 photos but the officer only checked our passport and the TM30 before giving them back.

Make sure your TM30 is the latest one. You can get it from any hotel by staying overnight. In our case, I got mine directly from our landlord.

Yes, we went to the immigration office and got our certificate of residence to apply for Thai driving licence and purchase a bike as well. Waiting for our exam/appointment now.

Yes, you need to report before leaving the country. It might save you some trouble when coming back.

Anonymous participant 987 Labor department handles the work permits and can provide more clarity.

Look if you go to MoFA, they will either check with LD or redirect you to them. So better check with the people who oversees what's permitted and what's not.