I hope drivers licenses become the same. Where applicants actually have ro do the tests and prove they have the skill and knowledge to use a car or bike in thailand.
Team can I suggest you look at a wise bank account. Keeps ypur money offshore. Automaticslly comverts to thsi naht at good rates. Get up to 5% interest on money in it. I don't bring banking into thailsnd. Just cash and wise.
May help in future with tax issues if ypu don't use deposits system. DTV is a tourist/soft visa so your not a resident. Do your own research.
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