Owning A Car

[sadako]

Hey all ,

Can I buy a car and drive it legally when living in Thailand , and must I take a Thai driving test ?

Cheers to all

[sezzo]

Yes you can buy a car in Thailand. From what I am led to believe buying one in your name can only be achieved if you have a tourist or Non-imm visa. I bought one recently and used my licence from Australia only. I was informed by a policeman on my 5th or 6th time that I was asked for my licence that I require a International Drivers Licence in addition to my aus licence or I need to get a thai drivers licence. This can only be achieved if you have a non-imm visa.

[Crossy]

Brief info.

As a tourist you need your national licence and an International Driving Permit.

If you have a non-immigrant visa you can easily get a Thai licence, no driving test if you have a valid IDP (just a simple eye test and reaction test).

There is a link to full info on the Thai-Visa homepage (scroll down a bit).

DC

[Thaicoon]

I always carry the both Licences with me in the car, i have never had a problem, the only problem i get is the UK international, they only last for 12 months. then you have to renew.