steelepulse Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I have a couple of friends coming for a few days and instead of just driving them to a random motorbike rental biz, I thought I'd see if any BM's here had a recommendation of a friend or family member's business. Feel free to PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capealava Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Make sure they bring a international license with them. If they are stopped with just a regular license from their country, they will likely be fined. Wear helmet at all times. Avoid swimming at beaches with red flags, especially Nai Harn, Karon, and Patong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Make sure they bring a international license with them. If they are stopped with just a regular license from their country, they will likely be fined. Wear helmet at all times. Avoid swimming at beaches with red flags, especially Nai Harn, Karon, and Patong. any MC license in english language is legal in LOS without being supported by IDP as long as they are here on touristvisa or entry stamp. If pulled over, sometimes BIB ask if its international, and they must confirm it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thanks, I'm pretty sure anyone that stays with me knows about the license thing, but thanks for the reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 If they are stopped with just a regular license from their country, they will likely be fined. Really not true.. IDP is good advice.. But police accept non IDP licenses at road blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 If they are stopped with just a regular license from their country, they will likely be fined. Really not true.. IDP is good advice.. But police accept non IDP licenses at road blocks. so do the insurance companies when you claim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 If they are stopped with just a regular license from their country, they will likely be fined. Really not true.. IDP is good advice.. But police accept non IDP licenses at road blocks. so do the insurance companies when you claim The police here when i used my overseas license only look at the front What i am allowed to ride/drive is on the back of the license. If the insurance company checks your license and find you are not licensed to ride a motorcycle they will not pay, but it may be different in Thailand. A lot of tourists probably the majority don't have a bike license Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stomatopod Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Hi, Give Nan a call at Kuson Tours 081 892 0408. She speaks very good English and I have known her for 10 years and have rented bikes and cars from her. Her business is located inside the entrance to the Evason Resort & Spa - last business on the right just before the resort security gates. Tell her the woman who feeds the dogs at Rawai Temple sent you (sorry, won't put my name online) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Roger at Orchid Garden has the best rates I've seen, go see Roj, go see Roj, go see Roj (to the old Cal Worthington jingle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Make sure they bring a international license with them. If they are stopped with just a regular license from their country, they will likely be fined. That's horsesh*t, I've been riding around for five years with my U.S. license, when they stop me they look at it and like the hollogram feature. In 25-30 times whipping it out, never once fined for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Remind me not to be involved in an accident with you. Don't fancy my chances of claiming from your insurance....or maybe you don't think that's important either. What insurance? Most vehicles/ bikes in LOS have no insurance, and IF they have compulsory insurance it covers like 50-60k medical tops and nothing else. So make sure you have your own 1st class insurance if you want to be covered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassdude007 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 i've been driving here in Phuket now for a couple of years ...... Been checked at roadblocks in Chalon/Karon and Patong...... My employee badge has worked for me every time..... cops say whats this i say its my companies world driving card....works everytime.... the cops just looking for helmets and something with a picture on it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaBuddha Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Make sure they bring a international license with them. If they are stopped with just a regular license from their country, they will likely be fined. Wear helmet at all times. Avoid swimming at beaches with red flags, especially Nai Harn, Karon, and Patong. Steeelpulse knows this already, but I can also confirm that the above in bold is not true, both in practice and official policy. Unless by international license you mean their home license, because in Thailand and many countries, for all intents and purposes, it is already an international license if it is in English and has a photo. An IDP is not needed here, but it won't hurt either. A tourist can use their home license if it is in English and has a photo. Technically it should be a motorcycle license if they are renting a motorbike, but that is generally not enforced if your on a rented 100-125cc motorbike. A big bike and it may be a different story. Once you become a resident, then you need a Thai drivers license. The other stuff is very good advice. And steele, I have a British friend that rents motorbikes. Give me a bell and I will put you in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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