What would you guys suggest with regard to getting insurance for either a rental or when one buys a car? Are these not standard offerings to a foreigner? 

Hey Mike, is there anything to be aware of with regard to getting a rental car from time to time? Will they offer insurance, like they do in the US?

Separately, if I were to buy a car, wouldn’t I just get local insurance? Why would one try to get coverage in the US? Thanks. 

Hey Brendan, thanks.

I picked up my IDP today and it is only for driving a car. So if I wanna drive a scooter when I get there, I suppose I’ll be registering in a driving school. Are there any in Bangkok you recommend?

Also, even though I drive cars well, driving from the opposite side of the car and on the opposite side of the street is different than what I’m used to. Is it pretty common to get familiar with the new system in a driving school for this as well? Might as well use my retirement time productively