I am on a TR Visa, which bars me from obtaining a Thai DL.

I do possess a Singapore DL to be able to drive in Thailand, but I am NOT sure if it's recognized by Thai insurance companies in the event of an accident.

Since there is NO way I can obtain any other form of Visa other than a TR Visa, I'm wondering if an International DL will help in resolving the issue of insurance.

Could anyone advise ?

P.S. Okay, I know all the benefits of a Thai DL, but I am on a TR Visa with no means of obtaining any other form of Visa.

I am on a TR Visa, which bars me from obtaining a Thai DL.

I do possess a Singapore DL to be able to drive in Thailand, but I am NOT sure if it's recognized by Thai insurance companies in the event of an accident.

Since there is NO way I can obtain any other form of Visa other than a TR Visa, I'm wondering if an International DL will help in resolving the issue of insurance.

Could anyone advise ?

P.S. Okay, I know all the benefits of a Thai DL, but I am on a TR Visa with no means of obtaining any other form of Visa.

Hmmmm - have you actually been to a driving centre and presented your documents? - it might be worth a try.

A non-immigrant O" or "B" will solve the problem

or an IDL will solve your insurance problem - probably - but only for a ceratian period (3 months?) - if you are staying a while or repeatedly visiting this is not a good option.

A bit of advice - don't apply for a DL in Pattaya.

I am on a TR Visa, which bars me from obtaining a Thai DL.

I do possess a Singapore DL to be able to drive in Thailand, but I am NOT sure if it's recognized by Thai insurance companies in the event of an accident.

Since there is NO way I can obtain any other form of Visa other than a TR Visa, I'm wondering if an International DL will help in resolving the issue of insurance.

Could anyone advise ?

P.S. Okay, I know all the benefits of a Thai DL, but I am on a TR Visa with no means of obtaining any other form of Visa.

Hmmmm - have you actually been to a driving centre and presented your documents? - it might be worth a try.

A non-immigrant O" or "B" will solve the problem

or an IDL will solve your insurance problem - probably - but only for a ceratian period (3 months?) - if you are staying a while or repeatedly visiting this is not a good option.

A bit of advice - don't apply for a DL in Pattaya.

You mean presenting for documents for a Thai DL ? Like i said, I don't have "O" or "B" Visa, and unlikely to get one based on my current resources. So let's just base everything on a TR Visa.

You mean IDL can only last for 3 months ?

I am on a TR Visa, which bars me from obtaining a Thai DL.

I do possess a Singapore DL to be able to drive in Thailand, but I am NOT sure if it's recognized by Thai insurance companies in the event of an accident.

Since there is NO way I can obtain any other form of Visa other than a TR Visa, I'm wondering if an International DL will help in resolving the issue of insurance.

Could anyone advise ?

P.S. Okay, I know all the benefits of a Thai DL, but I am on a TR Visa with no means of obtaining any other form of Visa.

The same answer as in the Insurance forum :

The Insurance Companies in Thailand will recognize and allow a legal 'foreign' DL.

However as a Thai DL is not difficult to obtain we would suggest it is only sensible to get one if you are driving here.

Technically you cant own a car on a TR either.. They often ignore both these rules.

The same answer as in the Insurance forum :

The Insurance Companies in Thailand will recognize and allow a legal 'foreign' DL.

However as a Thai DL is not difficult to obtain we would suggest it is only sensible to get one if you are driving here.

Thanks. The same question - does that mean it would be possible to obtain a Thai DL even with just a TR ?

Some insurance companies will use a foreign licence as an excuse notto pat out - the norm requires international ir Thai licence.

I am on a TR Visa, which bars me from obtaining a Thai DL.

I do possess a Singapore DL to be able to drive in Thailand, but I am NOT sure if it's recognized by Thai insurance companies in the event of an accident.

Since there is NO way I can obtain any other form of Visa other than a TR Visa, I'm wondering if an International DL will help in resolving the issue of insurance.

Could anyone advise ?

P.S. Okay, I know all the benefits of a Thai DL, but I am on a TR Visa with no means of obtaining any other form of Visa.

The same answer as in the Insurance forum :

The Insurance Companies in Thailand will recognize and allow a legal 'foreign' DL.

However as a Thai DL is not difficult to obtain we would suggest it is only sensible to get one if you are driving here.

Are you suggesting that the OP should bribe the officials? According to the pinned thread at the top of the Motor Forum, a non-imm visa is a requirement for obtaining a Thai DL.

/ Priceless