As a farang living here, this is exactly my experience with Thai cops too. First time I got pulled over here in Korat we also called my girlfriend to act as the translator 😂 now after living here for over a year the cops fist bump me and greet me with big smile every time we meet at checkpoints. Usually they even let me pass through without even blowing to the alcometer as they already know I don't drink and drive 😁🥰