As an infrequent visitor to LOS I have not ridden around much on a motorcyle.
However, this trip I was motoring about enjoying the sights and was stopped by one of Pattaya's finest.

Me: Hello
Police: You have license?
Me: No
Police: Oh...200 Baht fine said with a very nice smile.
Me: Oh...hmmmm...Ah...OK here is 200.
Police: Thank you and a sort of a wai with 200 baht cluched in hand.

Now that is efficiency and customer service. It took about 30 seconds to take my money and I have to say I have never had someone take money off me that quickly and with such a pleasant attitude.

Quite a good deal actually, only a 200 baht "fine" to ride around with no drivers license and no ID.
In the US I would have been arrested and had the motorcycle impounded.
Maybe a bit of graft is a good thing..or at least when you (me) are an ignorant tourist.

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