It's accepted in Laos and I think Malaysia.

On 12/2/2020 at 6:21 PM, Ireland32 said:

So you can’t get a IDP on a 2 year correct ? Thx 

You do not need a IDP. That is an old document that used to accompany non-English licenses.  Thai Driver's Licenses have sufficient English, both the 2 and 5 year varieties, and are completely useable by themselves across America.

On 12/4/2020 at 7:43 PM, Histavia said:

It's accepted in Laos and I think Malaysia.

As has already been established, a 5-year Thai DL is accepted everywhere.

On 12/15/2020 at 2:33 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

As has already been established, a 5-year Thai DL is accepted everywhere.

You may find that if you use it in your home country, you are braking the law.

On 12/2/2020 at 12:39 AM, Yellowtail said:

I have booked rental cars in the US using my Thai license, and used it to pick them up.

I think my State of Virgina in the U.S. allows one to drive for 6 months before a local license is required.  So my lifetime Thai motorbike license is no good since I came back 40 years ago.  It's all in Thai anyway. 

23 hours ago, Histavia said:

You may find that if you use it in your home country, you are braking the law.

 

I believe you would only be breaking the law in your home country it you used your Thai license while holding a valid license issued by your home county. If you only held a Thai license I think you are operating within the law. 

 

7 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

 

I believe you would only be breaking the law in your home country it you used your Thai license while holding a valid license issued by your home county. If you only held a Thai license I think you are operating within the law. 

 

I think that would be totally wrong..... and it would be stupidity to cancel your home licence and enjoy gaining it again....  I flew back mainly just to update my photo requirment after 10 years....  (never mind I cant see much anymore, stuipid laws.. do you think I should tell them? lol)  

On 12/17/2020 at 6:54 AM, Histavia said:

You may find that if you use it in your home country, you are braking the law.

Not if it's the only licence you hold.

Just now, Seeall said:

I think that would be totally wrong..... and it would be stupidity to cancel your home licence and enjoy gaining it again....  I flew back mainly just to update my photo requirment after 10 years....  (never mind I cant see much anymore, stuipid laws.. do you think I should tell them? lol)  

 

However, may I add, even though "legally" I can use my Thai Licence back home, I choose not to have any grief arguing with some small town cop and keep a Thai issued IDL ready ...

7 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Not if it's the only licence you hold.

a UK licence is valid in 2 sections - the plastic bit is about 10 years but the paper bit is until you are 70. Any country that gives long licences would be subject to this.

16 hours ago, Seeall said:

I think that would be totally wrong..... and it would be stupidity to cancel your home licence and enjoy gaining it again....  I flew back mainly just to update my photo requirment after 10 years....  (never mind I cant see much anymore, stuipid laws.. do you think I should tell them? lol)  

 

This year was the first time in twenty years I was going to have to go in. I got the notice, but due to covid when I went to book an appointment they had changed it such that I could (again) renew online.