Dave67 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I read that a Thai driving licence is not is valid until the theory test is done 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LongTimeLurker Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 A Thai driving licence is not ISSUED until BOTH theory and practical are passed. But what has that got to do with your topic title? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johng Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 41 minutes ago, Dave67 said: licence is not is valid until the theory test is done If you obtain a Thai licence due to having a valid UK licence (convert) you do not have to do any theory or practical tests all you need to pass is the physical eyesight and reaction test..even those are sometimes overlooked. International licence ????? A full 5 year Thai licence is accepted in the UK for a certain period of time I seem to remember 1 year after which you are supposed to get a UK one..which is a darn sight harder than obtaining the Thai licence !! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Upnotover Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 There is no such thing as an International Driving LICENCE, despite what is mentioned on the DLT website. There is an International Driving PERMIT but that is not required for the UK. A regular 5 year Thai license is valid for use in the UK. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 18 minutes ago, johng said: If you obtain a Thai licence due to having a valid UK licence (convert) you do not have to do any theory or practical tests all you need to pass is the physical eyesight and reaction test..even those are sometimes overlooked. International licence ????? A full 5 year Thai licence is accepted in the UK for a certain period of time I seem to remember 1 year after which you are supposed to get a UK one..which is a darn sight harder than obtaining the Thai licence !! However does not one need an International Driving Permit as well?? Many insurance companies need them in case of a claim, also rental companies, in my experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 18 minutes ago, Upnotover said: There is no such thing as an International Driving LICENCE, despite what is mentioned on the DLT website. There is an International Driving PERMIT but that is not required for the UK. A regular 5 year Thai license is valid for use in the UK. Will that also be acceptable to an insurance company/, my insurer required valid o/s licence and International Driving Permit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steps Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, Upnotover said: There is no such thing as an International Driving LICENCE, despite what is mentioned on the DLT website. There is an International Driving PERMIT but that is not required for the UK. A regular 5 year Thai license is valid for use in the UK. Hi, Does that include a Thai motorbike license? Would that be valid in the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, RJRS1301 said: Will that also be acceptable to an insurance company/, my insurer required valid o/s licence and International Driving Permit My direct experience is limited to car rental and on numerous occasions I've rented (usually with Avis) with just my Thai license. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Steps said: Does that include a Thai motorbike license? Would that be valid in the UK? Amazingly yes..though the UK government and insurance companies really really don't like motorbikes so expect to pay a lot for the "privilege" of 2 wheel freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theoldgit Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Steps said: Does that include a Thai motorbike license? Would that be valid in the UK? Driving in Great Britain on a non-GB licence You can drive any type of small vehicle (for example cars or motorcycles) listed on your full and valid licence for 12 months from when you last entered Great Britain (GB) https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence/y/a-visitor-to-great-britain/any-other-country 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: However does not one need an International Driving Permit as well?? Many insurance companies need them in case of a claim, also rental companies, in my experience. No. An IDP is just a translation of your DL. A 5-year Thai DL is in English so doesn't need translating. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: No. An IDP is just a translation of your DL. A 5-year Thai DL is in English so doesn't need translating. I have needed IDP in English speaking countries to drive and lease vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just now, RJRS1301 said: I have needed IDP in English speaking countries to drive and lease vehicles. The OP was asking about the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just now, brewsterbudgen said: The OP was asking about the UK. I certainly needed one there years ago, was required by the insurance company of the employer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave67 said: I read that a Thai driving licence is not is valid until the theory test is done You read wrong, when a Thai licence is issued it is a valid licence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 58 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said: A Thai driving licence is not ISSUED until BOTH theory and practical are passed. That depends on the basis of the application. Foreigners using their home licences do not have to take a practical driving test or a theory test. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 28 minutes ago, Steps said: Hi, Does that include a Thai motorbike license? Would that be valid in the UK? Yes, Thai driving licences are valid in the UK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: I certainly needed one there years ago, was required by the insurance company of the employer Strange. What other licence did you hold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: Strange. What other licence did you hold? At that time I held valid Thai and Australian ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: At that time I held valid Thai and Australian ones All I can think is that maybe at that time the Thai licence didn't have an English translation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigyin Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just to summarise what has been said a Thai driving licence is valid for only 1 year in the UK and some insurance companies require an International Driving Permit as well. My wife had to have this when we came back to the UK. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Thanks getting mixed up with permit and licence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oslooskar Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Speaking of driver's licenses, I am normally required to go in person to the California Department of Motor Vehicles to renew my driver's license before it expires. However, because of the pandemic I was allowed to renew online and won't have to worry about renewing again until 2026. So, that is one good thing to emerge from this pandemic. (Note: I am required to have a California driver's license for reasons other than driving.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Why not just ring the toll free number of your car rental Company in the country you are hiring from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytraderuk99 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 hi i have 5 year thai car and motorbike licence. i use.for a 125 cc runabout....does that mean i could ride a 600 cc motor bike in uk without passing a uk test............legaly for a year ,,,,sounds crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 On 8/17/2021 at 3:55 PM, Liverpool Lou said: That depends on the basis of the application. Foreigners using their home licences do not have to take a practical driving test or a theory test. I was asked to present an IDP, they wouldn't accept my home licence. So I had to do both practical and theory tests to get my Thai licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 12 hours ago, daytraderuk99 said: does that mean i could ride a 600 cc motor bike in uk without passing a uk test........... Yes because you passed the Thai test amazing but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said: I was asked to present an IDP, they wouldn't accept my home licence. What country was your home licence from and which DLT ? I know that there can be differences of interpretation between different DLT offices...but the Banglamung office (Chonburi) excepted my UK licence ( for a car) no problem no mention of an International drivers permit. They would not issue a motorcycle licence because at the time my UK licence didn't show a motorcycle symbol on it...so I had to do the "full Monty" for that ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, johng said: What country was your home licence from and which DLT ? I know that there can be differences of interpretation between different DLT offices...but the Banglamung office (Chonburi) excepted my UK licence ( for a car) no problem no mention of an International drivers permit. They would not issue a motorcycle licence because at the time my UK licence didn't show a motorcycle symbol on it...so I had to do the "full Monty" for that ???? Same as you. UK and Banglamung. They wouldn't accept my UK licence as it has no picture on it, although they had accepted it 26 years ago when I got my first Thai driving licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 minute ago, LongTimeLurker said: They wouldn't accept my UK licence as it has no picture on it, So you don't/didn't have the credit card sized plastic one with photo on it just the old style paper version ? if so that would explain it..perhaps you should have shown them your old Thai licence instead. Anyway "mostly" they will except a licence with photo on it and written in English without the need for a translation ( not even translated into Thai) A.K.A "international drivers permit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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