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?

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, 201015 yr by gotlost

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

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 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.

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Edited October 29, 201015 yr by PoorSucker

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.

But foreigners who live in Thailand I think can get one. Im sure I was offered one (for motorbike that is)

It was my understanding the 5yr "smart" licenses were "asean" licenses.