I was thinking of buying a boat to do a spot of fishing out of Pattaya and I was wondering if any sort of permit or driving licence was required and if so how do I obtain one. Thanks in advance.

I'm looking into this too. I have a small 4meter rib with a 25hp on the back. From what i have found on the web you would need a Helmsman Level 2.

 

https://thethaiger.com/issues-answers/asked/speedboat-drivers-license

 

This thread also, took me a while to re find it 

 

 

 

But the info could be out of date by now. If anyone has upto date info that would be great

Edited September 10, 20205 yr by Stese

It's depens size of boat! Go ask in Marine office!

I looked into tis a couple of years ago and found that Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Jomtien run courses resulting in getting a boat licence. For your purpose it seems their 2 day course would suffice. https://www.sailingschoolthailand.com/power-boat-courses/