I have AXA, never made a claim but communication is good.

@Joseph ********

hi. Sorry not being negative with your situation. I went to get car licence same as you with UK license.

My gripe is the agencies offering licences for a fee. This allowing idiots on the roads no test, no training...causing deaths accidents. However where I am plenty of road users under age, no insurance etc.

@Joseph ********

a car licence transferred from an overseas existing licence is fine. But these companies providing a licence without you taking test or lessons is a good way to get people killed on the roads here.

@Joseph ********

Thanks Joseph very interesting. I am not a bike rider, but do like motorbikes

You cannot work with a retirement visa. You can have a work visa but restricted to few jobs. But a bike? I wouldn't, it's dangerous in Thailand...but that's my view. The Thais could do with some good driving instruction however you may not be able too. The driving schools will not be to the standards you may expect and the fairness you may expect.

@Tobben *******

18 per cent tourism and some from expats. But they are in no way desperate for expats. They don't need to be, they have enough

@Tobben *******

they want you to come??? Why?

Yes you need 6 months on the passport.

Make sure you get two months bank statements.. stamped and signed by bank.

@Colin *********

we had to take someone to vouch for us. Then they came to house and took pics with a neighbour