Thank you. I'm off to Singapore on 13th May for two days before flying to Manchester, UK. The flight was £300 cheaper than Bangkok, so as I have never been to Singapore, I thought it would be a good choice. I see it as a free holiday in Singapore. I'm not sure why UK flights are cheaper from Singapore, but I'm looking for return flights in September and they're still about £300 cheaper than Bangkok.

I opened my first bank account using my Thai wife as a referee and was on a visa-exempt, but Bangkok Bank told me I cannot do that now.

That is not a new rule as it has always been the case. I fell foul of this the first time I extended 6 years ago

@John *********

My insurer offered me only, named 2 drivers, any driver over 30 or any age driver. I opted for any driver over 30

You don't need to take a Thai driving test, just a reaction and eye test. Most DLT offices insist on an IDP for some reason. They wouldn't let me get a licence until I had completed my extension based on marriage, so I'm not sure you can do it with a DTV

@Bent ************

they cut the corner off the front page after they have given you your new passport

Not worth the hassle. You should buy one locally, and then the buyer and seller can go to DLT together.

Officially you need a degree to teach in Thailand but if you are willing to work outside of metropolitan areas they will still employ you. The are teaching in Thailand groups on FB so join one and get better advice

@Michelle *******

no it's not. My mobile is registered in my wife's name and I've been extending my visa for 5 years, but you do need to update your new passport with the bank

This is what I plan to organise next month