LOCAL SERVICES
Local services for everyday life in Thailand
Everyday life in Thailand comes with its own paperwork: driving licences, bank accounts, official translations and airport arrivals. Solutions Thailand prepares your documents, books your appointments and tells you exactly what to expect, so each task is done right the first time, at a fixed price agreed upfront.
Who it's for
New arrivals
Getting set up with a bank account, a licence and the documents you'll need.
Drivers and riders
Anyone who wants to drive a car or ride a motorbike legally in Thailand.
Frequent travellers
People flying into Koh Samui, Phuket or Krabi who want a smoother arrival.
Couples and families
Official translations for marriages, schools, visas and property.
Our local services
The small tasks that take time when you're new here, handled with fixed prices and clear instructions.
Official translations of your documents for visas, marriages, licences and property, with document collection available on Koh Samui.
Best for: visa and marriage applications
We check your pet's documents, apply for the import permit and plan the timeline, so your dog or cat arrives without surprises.
Best for: families moving with pets
Car, motorbike or both. We prepare your documents, book your appointment and explain the tests, in Koh Samui, Bangkok, Surat Thani or Phang Nga.
Best for: anyone planning to drive here
Fast-track assistance through arrival formalities at Koh Samui, Phuket and Krabi airports, once we've checked your passport history.
Best for: frequent flyers and families
What's included
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A free online consultation to work out what you need
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A checklist of the documents for each task before you start
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Appointments and bookings made for you
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Clear instructions on what to bring and what to expect
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Fixed prices agreed upfront
A free online consultation to work out what you need
A checklist of the documents for each task before you start
Appointments and bookings made for you
Clear instructions on what to bring and what to expect
Fixed prices agreed upfront
What it costs
Thai driving licences start at THB 22,500, depending on location and licence type. VIP Express Entry is THB 7,500. Official translations are THB 2,500 per page, and document collection on Koh Samui is THB 2,125. Pet relocation is THB 19,500 per pet, and help opening a bank account on Koh Samui is THB 19,500. Border runs start at THB 6,000. Van hire with a driver, longtail boat hire and Koh Samui tours are priced on request. Other tasks, such as help at government offices, are quoted on request.
How it works
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Free consultation
45 minutes, online, no obligation. Tell us what you need done.
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Your checklist and quote
We confirm the price and send you a list of what to prepare.
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We prepare everything
We check your documents, make the bookings and tell you what to expect.
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What comes next
We tell you the next step in your move, and which team handles it.
Frequently asked questions
Visitors can usually drive for a limited time with an International Driving Permit. If you live here, a Thai licence is the simpler option for everyday life. We'll explain what applies to you.
Usually your passport and visa, proof of your Thai address, a recent medical certificate and your current licence if you have one. You'll also take short eyesight and reaction tests. Requirements vary by office, so we confirm them first.
Not through us. We currently offer it for arrivals at Koh Samui, Phuket and Krabi airports.
For some tasks, yes. Driving tests and bank account openings happen in person, but we prepare everything online beforehand, so you know exactly what to bring.
NEED SOMETHING SORTED?
Tell us what you need done, and we'll send you a fixed price and a checklist.
Our local services team is led by Teresa.
Related services: Visa Services · Financial Services · Property Services
Prices and bookings
Thai driving licences start at THB 22,500, depending on location and licence type. We prepare your documents, book your appointment and explain the tests.
In Koh Samui, Bangkok, Surat Thani and Phang Nga.
Official translations are THB 2,500 per page, and document collection on Koh Samui is THB 2,125.
Yes, on Koh Samui, for THB 19,500. Each bank sets its own rules for foreigners, so we check what yours will ask for before you go.
More everyday help
We check your pet’s documents, apply for the import permit and plan the timeline. Pet relocation is THB 19,500 per pet, and other costs depend on your pet and route, so we quote them on request.
Fast-track assistance through arrival formalities at Koh Samui, Phuket and Krabi airports, for THB 7,500. We check your passport history first.
Border runs start at THB 6,000. Van hire with a driver, longtail boat hire and Koh Samui tours are priced on request.
We confirm the price and send you a checklist of what to prepare before we start, so there are no surprises.
YOUR LOCAL SERVICES TEAM
Teresa
Senior Local Services
Teresa leads our Local Services team. She is Thai and grew up in an international family, so she understands both Thai culture and the needs of people settling here, and she connects clients with trusted local services.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business; licensed insurance agent in Thailand
Languages: Thai and English, with some Chinese and Korean