Thank God for Google Translate. But be careful and watch/read everything you say/write. Half the time the translation is poor and not accurate. A few times the translation will be insulting or vulgar. To complicate things, if a Thai in Issan is talking, their words will probably be a mixture of Thai and Issan, which will translate into gibberish. If Google Translate can’t get it right, how does anyone expect a farang to get it right?

@Andy ********

Well said. I see it every day.

You can buy a newer used car from a major dealer and they will take care of all the paperwork for you except your required immigration document. I bought mine from a Toyota dealer, Toyota Sure, which sells used cars for Toyota. They go through the car checking everything out, oil changes, clean up, etc., and even a short term warranty. You feel better that way instead of buying from a private party. They did not require me to have a Thai drivers license to register it in Udon Thani, although I got one shortly after purchasing the car. It does help if you have a Thai person with you when you purchase. Two years later I’m happy with my purchase and have had no issues.

@Paul ******

I won’t repeat what I already said…..

@Paul ******

I’m citing the law. It’s up to you if you ignore it.

Within 24 hours of occupancy

@Ed *******

You can get 5 up to 20 years depending on your needs and your budget.

Thank you. I already sent an inquiry to them with the same questions and they said yes, as long as it doesn’t include spouses employment income.

@Brandon ***********

Disagree. I got my residence certificate in Udon Thani with my address in Surin. I got my drivers license in Udon and the license reflects my Surin address. Another example of its up to the province. They all have different policies for different purposes.

Ruth Regal Most hotels and upscale restaurants accept credit cards without additional fees. However, if you are eating in “average” restaurants and shopping in local stores, and using taxis and other local transportation, you will need cash. Many “average” restaurants and shops that do accept credit cards will add on an additional 3% to 5% for the use of the card. Most people, including foreigners, that live in Thailand have bank accounts where you can scan and pay with your phone almost everywhere.