Has anyone gotten a international DL recently with their Thai DL at Chatuchack?

[Sakeopete]

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

Thanks

[BKK57]

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.

[IAMHERE]

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?

 

[hotandsticky]

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.

 

 

 

[BKK57]

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.

[Scouse123]

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.

[LikeItHot]

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

[Tropposurfer]

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.

[brianthainess]

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.

[MrJ2U]

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.

 

[jackdd]

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.

[CharlieH]

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

[hotandsticky]

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

[DefaultName]

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.

 

 

[KhunBENQ]

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.