mdechgan Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Has anyone made an international drivers' license in Thailand? I have a Thai and a California driver's license and would like to get an international one. I heard there was a ASEAN driver's license now. How do I get those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) Never heard of an Asian DL. To get an International Driving Permit as they are legally called in Thailand you need a 5 year Thai DL. You can apply for the IDP at any Land Transportation Department. (LTD). The following are required for application: Valid passport Work permit Thai Non-Immigrant Visa Residency declaration 2 photos size 2.5" Edited September 15, 2010 by gotlost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james24 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 You can get an ASEAN one, they are offered to you when you get a normal one. Im pretty sure its called ASEAN but double check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridaguy Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I thought that a Thai drivers license WAS the ASEAN license, in the sense that a Thai drivers license was an acceptable license to drive in ASEAN countries. It goes both ways. A Vietnam license is acceptable here, etc etc. I may be wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I thought that a Thai drivers license WAS the ASEAN license, in the sense that a Thai drivers license was an acceptable license to drive in ASEAN countries. It goes both ways. A Vietnam license is acceptable here, etc etc. I may be wrong... I understand the Thai licence (5 year) is an Asean one. However not all ASEAN countries have signed the document permitting their use in their country. Check first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) edit Edited October 29, 2010 by PoorSucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I thought that a Thai drivers license WAS the ASEAN license, in the sense that a Thai drivers license was an acceptable license to drive in ASEAN countries. It goes both ways. A Vietnam license is acceptable here, etc etc. I may be wrong... You're right, you're wrong. To drive in Viet Nam you need a VN driving license, national and International (IDP) licenses are not accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james24 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 But foreigners who live in Thailand I think can get one. Im sure I was offered one (for motorbike that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 It was my understanding the 5yr "smart" licenses were "asean" licenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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