Thai International Driver's license

[node]

I was told to report back on this forum, what are the requirements for one to get a Thai IDP.

Let me say, I know of a fact,  that Canada & UAE vehicle rental companies will not accept a Thai driver's license to rent a vehicle unless it is accompanied with an IDP. My wife tries and could not drive the car I rented. I would think the same would be asked, if driving a private vehicle and stopped by the cops.

How to get one here in Thailand. You would need a:  valid Thai driver's license: letter from Immigration of your resident : Doctor's certificate, valid for less that (1) month : Original Passport with long term visa, (2) passport size Photos. Copies of all, and sign all copies.

Speaking of Bangkok, not sure the requirements in other provinces.

No appointments required, take the above papers to your Department of Land Transportation (DLT). The section that deals with Driver's license and have your documents check, they will hand you a chit to pay ฿505. Then go back to them and hand them the receipt, and just wait. Best to get the 1949 version, validity (1) year, as the the 1968 validity (3) years does not cover various countries to drive. I believe it goes with your passport but you can tell them you need it to drive in blah blah country / countries.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Good info.

 

A couple of additional points:

Your Thai license must be a 5 year license.

Not all DLT offices issue the IDP. The one that serves the Pattaya area does not.

Canada only ratified the 1949 Treaty

UAE ratified both the 1949 and 1968 treaties.

[node]

3 hours ago, Smokin Joe said:

Good info.

 

A couple of additional points:

Your Thai license must be a 5 year license.

Not all DLT offices issue the IDP. The one that serves the Pattaya area does not.

Canada only ratified the 1949 Treaty

UAE ratified both the 1949 and 1968 treaties.

Great points.

I hope others from the community, will post their experience here from different Provinces that will be a huge help to all.

[Pappap]

Anyone any experience of renting a car in the uk with a 5 year Thai licence? Ta

[Surasak]

44 minutes ago, Pappap said:

Anyone any experience of renting a car in the uk with a 5 year Thai licence? Ta

7 Years ago with Enterprise. Thai 5 yr Licence, but not asked for IDP. 

[brewsterbudgen]

1 hour ago, Pappap said:

Anyone any experience of renting a car in the uk with a 5 year Thai licence? Ta

Yes, in April this year.  I rented a car from Alamo at Gatwick Airport with my Thai DL.

[lor]

I have rented cars in the UK using my Thai drivers license on multiple occasions with many different companies. Never had a problem. No IDP was asked for.

[QPRFC]

4 hours ago, Pappap said:

Anyone any experience of renting a car in the uk with a 5 year Thai licence? Ta

I did about 3 years ago at Europcar but they also wanted to see a return flight ticket to Thailand. 

So it was rented under the guise of a Thai 'resident' ie somebody living in Thailand for many years with only a Thai drivers licence.