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Driver License Thai - Valid Abroad?

challenger99
in Thailand Motor Discussion

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21 hours ago, AsiaTraveler1234 said:

Can the first 2 year driver license for either car or motorbike be used only in Thailand, or does it still work in all the ASEAN member countries?

I researched this quite thorough some years ago when i was stuck with a 2 year license due to visa issues. Never found a 100% clear answer.

 

My impression was however:

While you can't get an IDP on the 2 year one, I found it was still good for use in countries that doesn't require an IDP as long as your license is in English. Including the EU and Most of North America.

 

I also successfully rented cars in Europe at the time on a 2 year Thai license.

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  • challenger99
    challenger99

    Yes this is the normal procedure .... If you are clever as I did, with brithday in december I went in January for 5 year driver license and got in fact 5 years and 11 month

  • freeworld
    freeworld

    2 year temp driving license is only for use in Thailand.   Cannot get an international driving permit on a 2 year temp driving license.    

  • luicks
    luicks

    I'm German with residency in Thailand and rented cars in The Netherlands, Germany, the UK and in Florida with my 5-year-licence (plastic card) without any problems at all. 

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I'm German with residency in Thailand and rented cars in The Netherlands, Germany, the UK and in Florida with my 5-year-licence (plastic card) without any problems at all. 

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