JimmyGreaves Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Been driving 30 years plus in the UK. However I am colour blind to a degree on red/green does this mean I cannot get a thai driving licence? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDN Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Last night in a bar.... ...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know what you mean, but he's normally quite reliable. Still, I'll see what the story is the next time I meet him (Maybe tonight... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Last night in the bar, an Aussie mate told me that the cost of Thai driving licenses has gone up dramatically - to something like 500 baht for motocy and 1,000 for car/truck. Anyone able to confirm? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> if there were no bars there'd be no wild rumours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Been driving 30 years plus in the UK. However I am colour blind to a degree on red/green does this mean I cannot get a thai driving licence?John John, the test is very cursory at the licence centre, I'm not even sure the guy understood my answers If you get past the hospital medical 9where they may, or may not do the colour blindness test) I think you'll be fine. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I agree to what crossy said, very cursory. Red/Green color blindness is by far the most common form, about 99%, and causes problems in distinguishing reds and greens, but I do not think they will do an Ishihara test. Just point to some spots and yo reply red/green/yellow. Mind you, driving in Thailand requires you to jump a red light.... or so it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDN Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Just a short one in case there's anyone here (in UK) thinking of doing same thing. I phoned the AA who told me to get lost that they didn't do that any more. ...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes they do. Odd, the AA website still has the details of how to apply (to them) by post and downloadable forms too:-http://www.theaa.com/getaway/idp/motidp002.html Didn't phone the 'other' AA did you <{POST_SNAPBACK}> From: "Adlam, Chris" <[email protected]>To: RDN Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 3:17 PM Subject: RE: International Driving Permit Hi I can assure you I am still running the section that issues them. There are no plans in place to stop. The rumours may have been born out of the take over of the AA last year. It did result in a lot of cuts (which is usual when new bosses take over), but the permits were not part of the cuts. Regards Chris > -----Original Message----- > From: RDN > Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 3:55 AM > To: Adlam, Chris > Subject: Re: International Driving Permit > > Dear Chris, > > Can you tell me whether the AA still provides IDPs. Some people here in > Thailand believe that the AA has stopped issuing them. > > Thanks for you help. > > > Regards, > > RDN > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyGreaves Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Well I am definetely red/green. Try the test http://www.toledo-bend.com/colorblind/Ishihara.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshman Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Just a short one in case there's anyone here (in UK) thinking of doing same thing. I phoned the AA who told me to get lost that they didn't do that any more. ...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes they do. Odd, the AA website still has the details of how to apply (to them) by post and downloadable forms too:-http://www.theaa.com/getaway/idp/motidp002.html Didn't phone the 'other' AA did you <{POST_SNAPBACK}> From: "Adlam, Chris" <[email protected]>To: RDN Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 3:17 PM Subject: RE: International Driving Permit Hi I can assure you I am still running the section that issues them. There are no plans in place to stop. The rumours may have been born out of the take over of the AA last year. It did result in a lot of cuts (which is usual when new bosses take over), but the permits were not part of the cuts. Regards Chris > -----Original Message----- > From: RDN > Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 3:55 AM > To: Adlam, Chris > Subject: Re: International Driving Permit > > Dear Chris, > > Can you tell me whether the AA still provides IDPs. Some people here in > Thailand believe that the AA has stopped issuing them. > > Thanks for you help. > > > Regards, > > RDN > > <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, it may come as a shock but advice from Thailand actually proved more reliable than advice from UK. I'd been given the run around by the post office and the AA over IDP and had resigned myself to travelling to Luton, waiting in a queue and doing it there. Then someone said, hey try this link - at the AA ! Cut a long story short, filled in the form, attached two passport pics, photocopies of passport, drivers licence along with the backup form (with your endorsements). Posted the whole lot off on Thursday and bingo, my IDP dropped through my letterbox on Saturday morning ! Thanks to all at Thai Visa, where things get sorted! Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 3:17 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDN Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Yep! It helps to talk to people who have "been there and done that"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyGreaves Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Got my IDP in a few minutes. Went to the main post office in Nottingham with my passport, 1 photo and £5.50 and received the IDP within 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordlys Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 (edited) Well I am definetely red/green. Try the testhttp://www.toledo-bend.com/colorblind/Ishihara.html <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I also have red/green color blindness but I have a valid Thai driver's license (I can only tell '25' in the Ishihara test in the link). But I don't remember even been tested for color blindness when I applied for license 6 years ago. I wouldn't be able to distinguish red/yellow/green on traffic signal if all three lamps are lit at the same time but otherwise no problem. BTW, does anybody know if driving in the country of your citizenship with a foreign issued IDL (country of residency) is allowed if you are no longer residing in your own country but want to drive there while visiting? Edited June 6, 2005 by Nordlys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Well I am definetely red/green. Try the testhttp://www.toledo-bend.com/colorblind/Ishihara.html <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I also have red/green color blindness but I have a valid Thai driver's license (I can only tell '25' in the Ishihara test in the link). But I don't remember even been tested for color blindness when I applied for license 6 years ago. I wouldn't be able to distinguish red/yellow/green on traffic signal if all three lamps are lit at the same time but otherwise no problem. BTW, does anybody know if driving in the country of your citizenship with a foreign issued IDL (country of residency) is allowed if you are no longer residing in your own country but want to drive there while visiting? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If it is a language like Thai that is not readable by say, UK police, a certified English translation should be carried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Red/Green color blindness is by far the most common form, about 99%, and causes problems in distinguishing reds and greens, but I do not think they will do an Ishihara test. Just point to some spots and yo reply red/green/yellow. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When I applied for my Thai license, the issue of the medical certificate did not depend upon passing a 'colour blindness' test. However, prior to the issue of the license, I needed to take the "Ishihara test" at the license office (Surin). Mind you, driving in Thailand requires you to jump a red light.... or so it seems. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Very true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 don't forget overtaking around blind corners, on crests, with oncoming traffic to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordlys Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 If it is a language like Thai that is not readable by say, UK police, a certified English translation should be carried <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Dr. Patpong. So you'd need IDL, Thai DL and a certified translation of Thai DL in whatever the language of the country you're visiting? Or is this a requirement for UK only? My parents are going to Japan in August and they want to drive in Hokkaido. They've been living here for close to 50 years, so no tabien baan there. Not to mention B150K it costs and 40 hours + driving lesson required to get a local driver's license there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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