I'm looking for recent information. Is it still walk in service? Have they added any crazy requirements?

Thanks

If you're from the USA your Thai drivers license will work, no need for Intl license. Thai drivers license has picture and English as well as Thai, that's all you need.  I verified this with State Troopers in Pennsylvania and Maryland a few year back when I was in the States.

9 minutes ago, BKK57 said:

If you're from the USA your Thai drivers license will work, no need for Intl license. Thai drivers license has picture and English as well as Thai, that's all you need.  I verified this with State Troopers in Pennsylvania and Maryland a few year back when I was in the States.

Is the Thai license enough for the rental car companies. I'd guess yes?

 

1 minute ago, IAMHERE said:

Is the Thai license enough for the rental car companies. I'd guess yes?

 

 

Yes, I have used my Thai DL when renting in the UK.

 

 

 

7 minutes ago, IAMHERE said:

Is the Thai license enough for the rental car companies. I'd guess yes?

Easy enough to call them and ask. I think yes, but I used my brother's car when I was in the States.

I don't think there is an International driving licence, I think there is an international driving permit and some countries recognize it and some don't.

 

With a Thai Driving licence this is recognized in the UK and can be driven on and used for up to a year after which you must take the UK driving test.

There in no such thing as a an IDL so no

3 hours ago, BKK57 said:

Easy enough to call them and ask. I think yes, but I used my brother's car when I was in the States.

Rental or borrowed the license is still at issue

2 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

I don't think there is an International driving licence, I think there is an international driving permit and some countries recognize it and some don't.

 

With a Thai Driving licence this is recognized in the UK and can be driven on and used for up to a year after which you must take the UK driving test.

Correct nomenclature Scouse ????; A "permit" is very different to a "license". Every (most) countries has a specified time limit you are allowed to drive a vehicle in their country with an International Drivers Permit then you gotta stop and get a local license.

4 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

 

Yes, I have used my Thai DL when renting in the UK.

 

 

 

To the best of my knowledge, they will need a credit card details to rent a car. please correct me if i'm wrong.

You can get an International Drivers license Online for 5 years validity.

 

All you need is a current valid drivers license.

 

They'll mail it directly to you.

 

1 hour ago, MrJ2U said:

You can get an International Drivers license Online for 5 years validity.

 

All you need is a current valid drivers license.

 

They'll mail it directly to you.

 

That's a scam.

Petty bickering removed, get a room or do it in pm, the rest us dont need to see it.

3 hours ago, brianthainess said:

To the best of my knowledge, they will need a credit card details to rent a car. please correct me if i'm wrong.

 

That is correct

In the UK, you can rent on a 5-year Thai licence, it's considered a valid full licence.  I've done it.

You cannot rent on a 2-year Thai licence, it's considered as a provisional licence only.

 

 

3 hours ago, DefaultName said:

In the UK, you can rent on a 5-year Thai licence, it's considered a valid full licence.  I've done it.

You cannot rent on a 2-year Thai licence, it's considered as a provisional licence only.

Same rule applies in Thailand. Additionally no cross border driving with temporary license.