@Graham **********

I'm sure they'd just love that sort of arrogance and entitlement. Probably give him a lifetime multiple entry visa on the spot.

@Upen ******

just get a 1 year extension for being married to a Thai. As Ellie says you can get a work permit on that. If they demand you switch to a non-b then I would question it. Seems to just be a way for them to control your visa. If you quit or leave then your visa is no longer valid. Not the case if you stay on a non-o.

@Henry ********

yes, I understand what an IDP is. Despite your article I still would not trust that the insurance company will pay out without an IDP, even if your home country license is in english.

@Erik *****

hadn't heard that one, but doesn't surprise me. The biggest thing with having the IDP, with motorcycle endorsement if you want to legally ride a motorbike, is for insurance purposes. They may still very well find a way to deny one's claim if in an accident, such as not wearing a helmet, but it at least removes a surefire way of being denied.

@Terary *********

The IDP is absolutely necessary if you want to drive anything legally, even a motorbike. Although the police may or may not require it the biggest issue with not having one is no insurance will cover you for any accident on a motorbike, or car, if you do not have one with a motorcycle endorsement. A quick search will result in many gofundme posts for tourists that thought differently.

@Henry ********

I'd still recommend the IDP. That way he can drive legally until he gets around to getting the license. That first few months can be quite busy so it's one less thing to worry about right away.

@Mark *******

I may be wrong, but being a tax resident and actually owing taxes are two different things. Being a tax resident just means you need to file taxes. I live in Thailand and am still a tax resident of the US so I need to file taxes. Even though in the end I pay zero in federal taxes.

@Chris *****

like I said, I think you mean to respond to the op, not me. I already live in Thailand and my wife already has a tourist visa. And I can tell you that there has been no rule change that says a Thai female cannot get a tourist visa if she is married to a US citizen. A tourist visa also does not take anywhere near 18-24 months and a lawyer can do absolutely nothing to help get one. I assume you are referring to a k1 or cr1, which can take that long and a lawyer can help with. You really need to read posts and comprehend them before replying.

@Chris *****

not true at all, and i believe you meant to respond to the op not me. My wife and I got married in Thailand and then she got a "visitor" visa after we were married. So I know as a fact it can be done. If a couple has absolutely no intention of living in the US there is no need for her to get a CR1, k1 visa or US citizenship.

As far as your suggestion for a Thai female to get a "visitor" visa and then go to the US and get married that is extemely frowned upon. If one plans on getting married in the US they should apply for the K1 visa prior to going. It's also EXTREMELY difficult for a Thai female to get a tourist visa because of exactly that. Most women are rejected unless they can show very strong ties and reasons they won't just stay in the US. Being married to a US citizen that has moved to Thailand is a valid enough reason.

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

i guess i get what you are saying , but the op asked if she will need a visa and your reply made it sound as if you are saying that is the only way to enter the US . She can 100% get a tourist visa with a Thai passport and enter the US. No need to to become a citizen and get a US passport.