It's not a good start is it. Circumventing the basic rules of immigration.

The lady offering her service for you to essentially break the law is the reason why everyone else is coming under so much scrutiny.

Stay legal, stay safe. They don't need more reasons to deny your stay in the land of smiles.

@Robin ******

??? Please read my post above, that's exactly what I said.

You do indeed need the TWO together.😀❓😀

@James **************

my thoughts entirely. Do nothing and say nothing.

Let sleeping dogs lie.....

@Robin ******

IDP alongside your own countries licence.

IDP alone is not sufficient and will not cover you.😀

@Leong **********

only if you also have an IDP. Internal Driving Permit. You must use BOTH if you intend using your home countries driving licence. Also make sure you have full insurance cover for whatever you want to drive/ ride.

NO PROBLEM.

You will be amazed at just what medications you can buy over the counter.

No questions, no prescriptions, no awkward questions.

I have MANY pre existing conditions over here and I can buy All my medications over the counter, but I usually get 4 months supply of everything from our local Hospital, because it's much cheaper.

I hope that puts your mind at ease.

I live here permanently and can't get ANY insurance at any price. I'm 76 but quite fit, apart from having numerous pre existing conditions.

Once you pass 70 the chances of getting insurance is about the same as you winning the lottery. The good news is that treatment in local Thai Hospitals is Very reasonable, it's only big private hospitals that are unbelievably expensive.

If you have enough money just self insure and pay as you go. Anything really serious, head home where it's free. It works for me.

All you need is a credit/debit card with a bit of credit left on it and you're good to go.,,😀🙏🙏😀

Anonymous participant 555 Thanks for your reply, I must give it a shot, I must admit I've never noticed anything about it on the ATM 🏧 screen.

Thanks again.

Anonymous participant 555 HOW do you use a phone app to withdraw money from the ATM machine.??

Very interested.

@Ally ***********

Absolutely correct..

The problem lies in that every immigration officer interprets that basic law DIFFERENTLY.

As people say Welcome to Thailand 😀😀😀