I t has changed a lot over the years.

Before tye Bombing in Bangkok I usd th get 2×60 day Tourist Visa. I HSD TO DO A BORDER HOP AFTER 60 DAYS.

Then go home for 60 days and repeat the process.

The the dud away with the double entry so I swapped to retirement.

It was harder to get but much cheaper.

@Robert *******

it's your first step.

@Robert *******

get a life Bogan

@Richard *******

hope you enjoyed you bitch.

I was just noting how things have changed .but I'd you want to have a vitriolic spew ..go for it...I could not care less.

I was Lucky.

I opend a K bank in 2010

@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.