@Nick ***********

Pay an agency

I believe you can change your address (TM30), then get a residency certificate from the Immigration Office, where you filed your most recent TM30.

That is how I got my driver's license in Pattaya. My visa was from Khon Kaen, I went to Pattaya immigration, did my TM30 (requires address change), then got my certificate of residence.

I did the volunteer visa then 3 or 4 covid extensions, left then came back on a tourist visa, I didn't have any problems. However, some people suggest that Phuket airport is more forgiven then BKK airports.

I think you will be ok if you have your onward travel already planned and travel with plenty of cash.

Be very respectful to the immigration officers. I think some people get attitude towards IOs and end-up in trouble.

ALWAYS RENT!!!

Yes you can!

You can drive with green eggs and ham. You can drive with Sam I Am.

The question is should you?

If you don't have a license you will have to pay a fine or a bribe.

If you do have a license you will have to pay a fine or a bribe, a lot less.

The International Driver's Permit has never done me any good. It is not considered a driver's license.

Also, I dont think you have the correct endorsements. In mine I should of had Motorcycle and Car, I see you only have one, I think.

Thank you

@Paul *******

Here, this group? Or you forgot a link

I think you are fine.

You have appropriate paperwork and no history.

I do recommend travelling with 20,000 THB and rental agreement. If you can find a friend that speaks Thai (meaning a Thai national), that you can call in case of emergency.

I doubt you'll need anything but better to have and not need.

PS

I have made bunches of boarder bounces, US passport.

I pay my phone bill with Line Man.

I think Thai people are hugely honest. Its possible the taxi driver reports it to the police.