Speak to Brian Ramsden of Lawyer for Expats (Thailand) for an initial cost free discussion concerning visa options, and Sarah of Sarah Joan Real Estate (Thailand) on areas to live, and property options.

@Graham *****

yes I know. We had reason to enter the Country ahead of our relocation, and the activation helped with border crossings later between Malaysia and Thailand. Border immigration officers are not too familiar with the LTR-visa.

Myself and my wife recently used our BOI LTR-Visa (WP) endorsement letters to apply for an E-visa through the Thai-Embassy (consulate services) in KL-Malaysia. This was done online and we obtained our E-visa's within 3 working days. We then took separate trips into Thailand to activate the visa's showing our E-visa's (Certificates) in our smart phones.

Speak to Brian Ramsden of Lawyer for Expats (Thailand) who will grant you a cost-free initial consultation. With your intended plans he will be able to help you avoid the potential bananas skins.

Lawyer for Expats (Thailand) - Brian Ramsden and his business colleague, Mint.

@Pete ******

understand, I did not need to sit any written tests etc. I used my Malaysia licence with IDP to acquire a car and motorbike licence in Thailand. 10THB for each licence - the cost was in obtaining a medical certificate, certificates of residence etc.

@Pete ******

no, I paid 10THB personally for each licence!

@Graham *****

I am sharing my personal experience in Pranburi. Altogether, I was impressed with their process.

I should add: once I satisfied the document checks as outlined, I then had to fulfill some practical reaction tests. Altogether, I was in and out with both Thai licences within 2 hours.

@Pete ******

Pranburi