I've finally persuaded the missus to take driving lessons. She has arranged with an instructor to take a one week course (not enough in my opinion).

I asked her if the instructor is insured if my wife is driving the car - seems not and I have to pay around 5000b for the additional insurance.

Is this the norm ? Surely as a driving instructor she should have automatic insurance for her pupils ?

 

In the UK, yes. You need to file this problem under "This Is Thailand" unfortunately.

My wife went to a driving centre Trakan area 3-4 intence days and was then given the paperwork for her license baht 4,000.

So well taught she comments on my 50 years of  driving experience 😂

Back in 'the good old days', my wife got her licence to drive, then did the driving test to get her licence. :)

Seems, insurance wise, you need a licence to drive a vehicle. So if she had an accident while learning to drive she would not be covered.

So she aquired a licence first.

Love Thailand.