@Garrett **********

so

1 I am a liar

2 your are aggressive

3 in those days there were plenty of attractions that had dual entrance prices.

But seems you are one of the aggressive knowalls.

I know exactly what Immigration and also the police said to me.

Why do you have to be such a knowall.

When I was living in Chiang Mai I got a direct exchange for my Australian ca drivers liscence. No test

.. just passport and confirmation of residence address and medical.

I had been driving with IDP....but when I was issued with "retirement visa"....Immigration told me to get Thai liscence.

This also gave me access to many things at Thai prices.

For bike liscence I had to sit for the theory test.....about 90%was expected and a practical riding test....100% expected.

@David *********

I just bought a bus ticker....only a couple if hundred THB

I did mine in my own.

It's a slow process but not difficult. Immigration in Chiang Mai easy to work with.

Had friends who used agents and tgen had ti keep using them....expensive in the long term.

@Robert *********

as a teacher I agree 100%.

Sometimes what sounds like the dumbest question is the best question....it's the question the smart ass is to scared to ask.

On tge other hand I never recommend hotels etc because I know what I like but tgat dies not mean it's right for someone else.

I find it easier to take an afternoon off and visit hotels, inspect ta room and take a few pics.

@Mark ********

K bank...Green bank charged me 15THB to withdraw 20 000 to pay a hotel bill....much cheaper tgat the 3% card usage fee.

Also exchange rate better than the street

@Marc *******

2000 compared to +

@Anthony *****

I never had any trouble with immigration in Chianfg Mai

@Anthony *****

see advice but try to do it yiurself or you coukd be stiluck with an agent forever.

If you do it yourself it costs 1999THB plus 1999 for multiple reentry if you want to travel.

If you leave leave Thailand while on retirement visa yiu need a reentry sticker in yiur PP.

Go to Hoi An.

Take in Bana Hills...My Son....Hoi An Memories.