JTXR Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I have a valid (5 year) Thai driver's license and a US driver's license that will expire before I can go back to the U.S. Can I get an international driver's license (1 year) here in Thailand? If so, where and how? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 IF you have a Valid 5 year Thai DL you can obtain an International Driving Permit from the DLT. (if the offices are open at the moment). Can’t you apply for a renewal of your US driving licence online ? (we can in the UK). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 What is the number of the DLT in Hang Dong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTXR Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Can’t you apply for a renewal of your US driving licence online ? (we can in the UK). Not this time, because I will have turned 70 and in my state they will want to do an eye and physical exam. I'll try to get the international DL at DLT once this Covid outbreak ends. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted January 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2021 Do you actually need a IDP? Many countries will accept a Thai 5 year license. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 25 minutes ago, Captain Monday said: What is the number of the DLT in Hang Dong? 053-270-410 053-277-156 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jeffr2 Posted January 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2021 As asked above, why do you need it? The only place I've ever needed it was Italy, otherwise, after renting cars is some 50 countries around the world, never needed it. The Thai DL worked just fine. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonio Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 UK IDP's are no longer available online. For years I used to get mine sent to me in Thailand. That loophole was closed a 2 years ago. All applications now have to be in person at the P. O.. I am in the UK at the moment and got a new one last week. Cost 5.50GBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laza 45 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 On 1/14/2021 at 6:59 AM, JTXR said: Not this time, because I will have turned 70 and in my state they will want to do an eye and physical exam. I'll try to get the international DL at DLT once this Covid outbreak ends. Thanks. Check at the office near you now.. they are not all closed. I just renewed my Thai license a few days ago.. Kalasin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamini Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Don't get one of the fake ones advertise frequently on Facebook or other places. If you live in Thailand you just get it from the land department on production of your Thai licence. Just remember that this international driving licences carried in every country except the one you live. There may be people who try and deceive you with their own fake licenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBanks Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 On 1/14/2021 at 8:03 AM, Jeffr2 said: As asked above, why do you need it? The only place I've ever needed it was Italy, otherwise, after renting cars is some 50 countries around the world, never needed it. The Thai DL worked just fine. Also needed in Japan, they would not accept either my UK license or my Thai one. Like you, everywhere else my Thai license has worked fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1950 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Well in th UK my wifes Thai driving licence would have worked fine. The trouble was I couldnt find an insurance company that would insure her! Turning her loose on the roads with a provisional UK driving license showed me that they were absolutely right. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 On 1/14/2021 at 6:41 AM, JTXR said: I have a valid (5 year) Thai driver's license and a US driver's license that will expire before I can go back to the U.S. Can I get an international driver's license (1 year) here in Thailand? If so, where and how? Thanks. Buy online, one company offers 10 year. Got mine last year, before license expired. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Colabamumbai said: Buy online, one company offers 10 year. Got mine last year, before license expired. You realise those online ‘international driving licences’ are a scam, right ? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Salerno Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 25 minutes ago, Colabamumbai said: Buy online, one company offers 10 year. Got mine last year, before license expired. Not everyone is into throwing money away 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffr2 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 12 hours ago, MrBanks said: Also needed in Japan, they would not accept either my UK license or my Thai one. Like you, everywhere else my Thai license has worked fine. Interesting. That's one country I didn't rent a car. It's sooooo dang expensive there, we limited our holiday to only 10 days or so. But that fast train was fun!!!! Big problem there is reading the signs. Wow!! Impossible to read!!! LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Peterw42 Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Colabamumbai said: Buy online, one company offers 10 year. Got mine last year, before license expired. They are not legal/genuine, it usually even says so in the fine print on the website. IDPs are issued in the country of your license, by licensing or motoring authority. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jomtienisgood Posted January 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Salerno said: Not everyone is into throwing money away There are better and much more fun ways to spend your money than a fake IDP; 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 4 hours ago, Colabamumbai said: Buy online, one company offers 10 year. Got mine last year, before license expired. I just printed my own and wrote "lifetime" on it, so now i don't have to worry about this anymore. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomtienisgood Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 15 minutes ago, jackdd said: I just printed my own and wrote "lifetime" on it, so now i don't have to worry about this anymore. Can you recommend a specific brand of printer please. 55555555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 On 1/14/2021 at 6:41 AM, JTXR said: Can I get an international driver's license (1 year) here in Thailand? Answer is No. As there is no such thing. As been stated there is an International Driving Permit (translation document) a grey booklet with pages in various languages. I belive an IDP has to be issued in the country where the license was issued. If the OP has a "long stay" visa for Thailand they he can get a regular Thai license at DLT. Either by showing a current driving licence from another country or by doing the driving test like all others (including farangs). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: I belive an IDP has to be issued in the country where the license was issued. Luckily he's in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, Salerno said: Luckily he's in Thailand. Yes so he simply goes to DLT. However when I tried in BKK they needed a work permit or a yellow house book. A "Cert. of Residence" from Immigration might work depending on where he is. But as has alos been stated the Thai licence will work in most places as it has the name in English and also look flash enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 minute ago, VocalNeal said: But as has alos been stated the Thai licence will work in most places as it has the name in English and also look flash enough. Yes, still waiting to hear why he wants one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinca tinca Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 On 1/14/2021 at 6:50 AM, Captain Monday said: What is the number of the DLT in Hang Dong? GOOGLE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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