It is IDP that is valid for 3 years and issued by my country's minister of transport office. So ok after reading comments here, i've realised it is valid for 90 days from entery to Thailand but you can go traveling outside come back with a visa and get another 90 days driving permit. So i count it as a driving license as i can drive here without a hassle of getting the local driving license. You can call it whatever you like, it serves the purpose. It is not a scam 100%
are you sure you are living in Bangkok? do you understand that the city is huge with many centers with malls and bars everywhere. You can rent a nice place at Samrong lets say for half $250. $100 for an A/C like common that is just too much just replace it!