International Drivers Licence?

[L-MK]

Hi

Do I need a driver's licence for renting a motorbike in Phuket?

L-MK

[Wolfie]

not to rent one (usually they ask for your passport or a copy of)

but you will need an international drivers licence to ride the motorbike.

[kasi]

not to rent one (usually they ask for your passport or a copy of)

but you will need an international drivers licence to ride the motorbike.

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Or else have 300 baht ready every time the police stop you. (which happens very frequently for motor bikes) And don't forget to wear your "brain basket"! (another 300 baht)

[LotNoiKop]

Not nit picking but riders need nothing Drivers need a motor bike lic. To get the Int'l for cycles you'll need a chcyle endorsement from home! I, not too long ago, got a Thai DL for car only as that was what my home DL indicates. Careful on the thinking you'll be paying Tea Money as many a copper just puls out the key and you have to get a driver w/Motobike lic to drive away. Sometimes the retal guy has to retrive the motor bike. I've seen this on beach road in Patong.

[judyel]

Hi

Do I need a driver's licence for renting a motorbike in Phuket?

L-MK

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I got the international license when I was last in Phuket, and I'm glad I did. Couldn't have been easier to do. I just showed up at the licensing place here in Canada with a passport photo, paid the fee (which I think was $20 or so), and it was all done (I do have my cycle license here, tho).

The whole thing didn't take more than 20 minutes.

[L-MK]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'll get a IDL before I go to Thailand. It's very easy to get one in Sweden too but I didn't know if I needed one.

Lena

[LotNoiKop]

As a side note whilst getting my thai DL I presented both a US State and Intl Lic with the required translation copies and the people at the DL office only kept the INt'l copy. Having a Thai DL is far better but you must have a vise that is for some sort of living or working....Have a look at the Thai Visa info for more help here is a good site also http://www.phuketdir.com/pkttransport/

It is a bit of jumping thru the hoops if you are eligable fora thai DL but well worth it as to the traffic coppers and geting lots of discounts..It's kinda like a Farang I.D. card...Thais know you are not a tourist, I get Thai price on Thai Airways etc.