The thing about Thailand: They may not enforce certain laws, then one day, the police/military will be out in force, stringently enforcing said law.

No. You can get an International Driving Permit @ any AAA location in the USA, to be used in conjunction with a valid USA drivers license. Good for 1 year

From reviewing the posts: Best case scenario, non-Thai contributes 100% of financing, Including sweat equity. And immediately owns 48-50% of a business, and 0% of the real estate. With little hope of recovering his initial investment, let alone any capitol gains nor dividends from his investments.

Best case scenario. Non-Thai and Thai never breakup the business. When Non-Thai die Thais get everything. If Thai dies first, Non-Thai gets a major headache and court battles. These are not logical business investments.

If you have to do it, do it like the big boys, form a CORPORATION, everything in corporate name (not wife/ husband / gf), and you have majority voting rights.

Me personally, I will enjoy the beaches, islands, weather, golf, tourist attractions and nightlife. Namaste.

@Ilia ********

So, you agreeing to play in a rigged casino. Good luck.

Ask yourself this question: Would you buy property, start businesses, buy cars and trucks... and put everything solely in your wife/gf name, in your home country. No. Than why would you do it in a foreign country?

How to make a little money in Thailand? First you start out with a lot of money. I know, old joke. 🤗

E-Visa, check your Thai Embassy Web Site, fairly easy, all online.

It's a personal and individual decision.

I used Allianz Travel Insurance. Good everywhere, and for many other travel needs, one year policy, and lots cheaper. Just needed a letter from Allianz, stating it covered COVID for $20,000. One phone call and it was provided very easily.

@Terry *******

Some US banks won't transfer to Bangkok Bank, some will.