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oiram
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My question is if an international driving license is enough to drive in Thailand, or if you need a thai license, to fully comply with the law.
I do not mean a rented car.
I'm sure many of you living here know how that works.
I don't have an int. license, I just wanted to ask here before I start doing anything.
I checked out thaivisa.com but there is no real answer to that.
I would really appreciate if you could help me on this one.
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Posted on: 1:04 pm on Sep. 18, 2003
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Ballsburstin
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oiram,
Have driven in Thailand on an international license before, but that was a rental car. There has been some talk on this subject before in some other threads, quite a while back, but if you use the search engine, you may find them.
Good luck!
- Balls
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Posted on: 3:01 pm on Sep. 18, 2003
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ChicagoGuy
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Rented a car a while ago with only a Calif drivers license and my passport. Don't know about driving a non-rental car.
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Posted on: 9:40 am on Sep. 23, 2003
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NaughtiusMaximus
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Technically you need a international licence if you are on holiday. An IL only lasts 12 months, so if living here, you would have to get a thai one anyway, I have been told it is a piece of piss to get.
I have no licence here or international, but have driven and riden on several occasions. I was stopped in Chiang Mai on a bike recently and the police man asked to see my inetrnational drivers licence, I told him that the rental company kept it for deposit, no problem, asked for my passport and showed him a copy and all was ok.
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Posted on: 9:47 am on Sep. 23, 2003
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ThaidUp
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I am currently in the process of obtaining a Thai Driver's license, once done I will post the 'experience" So far required:
> Copy of Passport with long-term VISA 1 year
> Copy of Work Permit
> Two Photos
> Copy of USA CA Drivers License
Still to get:
> Thai Translation of USA CA Drivers Licesne, must be done by Thai DMV ????
> Letter from Thai INS proving residence address
> Medical Certificate from hospital proving not insane. (I like this requirement only for farangs because all the Thai's are insane drivers)
Currently I have an expired International License and drive only outside of BKK since I want to save my money for better things.
I am told that Thai insurance will not pay for accidents that you are invovle in without a Thai driver's license. Rather than confirming this, I am just going thru the process. More to follow.....
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Posted on: 8:50 pm on Sep. 23, 2003
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oiram
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Thanks very much!
Very helpful posts,
will have to check things out since I have no workpermit nor a long term visa, spend about 5-6 months a year in Thailand.
It's important to me (I guess to others also) that things are according to the law in Thailand, I know you could get around it, but I'd rather not.
Thanks again and keep on posting your experiences please!!
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Posted on: 3:24 am on Sep. 24, 2003
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ThaidUp
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I talked to a lot of people on this subject. Some have only international licenses, some only homeland country licenses, some NO licenses. Some have been in accidents. The post outcomes were:
If you know Thai BS and pay a cheaper price to the officer.
If you do not know Thai, play dumb and pay off the officer.
Legally, I think the Thai government wants a reason to issue a foreigner a license. Staying here a year with a valid work permit satisfies this request.
Oiram in your case, I would get an International License each time you come. Not very much in money or hassle, then just check the insurance requirements for payout in case of accident.
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Posted on: 3:38 am on Sep. 24, 2003
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blade
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These are the only docts i submitted in obtaining a Thai drivers licence 10 yrs. ago - not sure if already
amended.
1. Passport with valid Non-immigrant Visa.
2. Present residence address certified by embassy
3. Medical certificate stating good health
4. 2 photographs.
It takes one day processing only at the transpo
dept (opposite Sukhimvit 62). In my case i brought
along my original licence from my country (not international licence) and was excluded in the classroom/driving tests.
Got involved w/ traffic violations/accidents from
then on but no problem w/ police and insurance
(just handed them my licence for reference). It
is advisable to get first class insurance for the car
- worry free even if its my fault (about 20K per year)
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Posted on: 5:18 am on Sep. 30, 2003
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Kryptonite
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All you need is money in your pocket!
I have been here for three years and never had a license. Three accidents, and numerous traffic violations (allegedly), usually 100 or 200 baht gets you on your way.
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Posted on: 7:48 pm on Sep. 30, 2003
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