All depends on how long you want to stay in Thailand and where you come from.

@Kool ******

you never know how many they will want either so take at least 3.

@Sam ********

you are correct. I overlooked that one. Not getting married so I can work though!

It's a good idea to get an account at a bank local to where you live if possible. UK bank to Bangkok bank using Wise appears to be the most cost effective and most straightforward method of transfer. Keep trying the banks and eventually you will succeed. I went to the same branch of Bangkok bank 5 times before they said yes. It just depends who you see on the day and whether they are familiar with opening accounts for foreigners. I was told several times I needed a work permit but on my non O extension of stay it is illegal to work in Thailand! Good luck.

@Paul *******

you obviously do not understand the quite simple issue. There was nothing wrong with the paperwork but transferring to my name is a nightmare. Now do you understand or have you never bought a car? I don't mind explaining one more time if you still don't get it.

@Paul *******

once you have paid for the car how can you walk away? No one will change the blue book until you have paid. Are you talking about new car?

@Paul *******

what, exactly do you mean by that comment?

The most tortuous procedure I have come across in Thailand. The blue book is proof of ownership so you have to buy the car before transferring the name in it. I am in the process right now and the dealer promised he could do it just with my passport. He was wrong. I bought the car in Sakhon nakhon and I live in Nakhon Phanom. NP immigration flatly refused to give me cor told me to go to Land transport. I said I needed cor to take to Sakhon Nakhon but sane snswer. No help st all. The dealer turned up and spoke to the officer and got a paper he said he could get it done with. I haven't heard anything for two weeks. Why oh why do they make it so difficult? Both my tm30 and tm47 are up to date.

The first time I did it it took 8 trips to town involving 600 km and the immigration officers thought it was quite a joke that I kept leaving without what I needed. They couldn't even explain the process to a Thai speaking friend. They will not get the better of me though.

@Christopher **********

that sounds almost too good to be true. I will try it when my current deal ends.

@Christopher **********

what speed is that at please?