Yodarapper Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I have a Driving license from a European country. I also have a Thai driving license. I want to go on holiday to Australia and rent a car. Do I need an international driving license to rent a car and drive over there and if so how do I get one? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grain Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 You can drive for 3 months in WA with a foreign d/l including a Thai one, I'm not sure about other states. If you Google for driving info in the state/states you plan to visit you'll soon find the regulations. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Yodarapper said: Do I need an international driving license to rent a car and drive over there and if so how do I get one? You would be on the safe side with an IDP based on your Thai driving license (5 year regular one). Australia seems to acknowledge the one year IDP (1949 convention) only. This was the rule in Thailand for decades, so no problem. You go to your nearest DLT and ask about a one year IDP. DLT: Departement of Land Traffic ("traffic office"/"motor office"). Which region are you living? There is a very recent thread about the IDP: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319103-international-driving-license-for-thai-local-licence/#comment-18674767 Before the nitpickers wake up: it's an "International Driving Permit" (IDP) not "license". License from issuing country (in your case Thailand) has to be shown together. Edited February 19 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 No you won't need an IDP. I've driven in Australia using a UK license a few times and on one occasion I used a a Saudi Arabian one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soisanuk Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 17 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: You would be on the safe side with an IDP based on your Thai driving license (5 year regular one). Australia seems to acknowledge the one year IDP (1949 convention) only. This was the rule in Thailand for decades, so no problem. You go to your nearest DLT and ask about a one year IDP. DLT: Departement of Land Traffic ("traffic office"/"motor office"). Which region are you living? There is a very recent thread about the IDP: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319103-international-driving-license-for-thai-local-licence/#comment-18674767 Before the nitpickers wake up: it's an "International Driving Permit" (IDP) not "license". License from issuing country (in your case Thailand) has to be shown together. If you opt to get an IDP, they are not available at all DLT locations, e.g., Banglamung (serves Pattaya area) does not issue them and will direct you to apply at DLT Office in Chonburi which does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 18 hours ago, grain said: You can drive for 3 months in WA with a foreign d/l including a Thai one, I'm not sure about other states. If you Google for driving info in the state/states you plan to visit you'll soon find the regulations. 3 months all Australia, 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinRacing Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 As long as your licence has a photo, details are in English, you can drive in OZ with it as a tourist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 When I go back to Oz for a holiday I use my Thai license instead of my NSW license to hire a car. Never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyfez Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Australians speak ENGLISH. Your Thai licence is in ENGLISH. That's all you need. No International needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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