hi all

anyone know how much weight my aa issued in driving licence would carry with insurance in the event of an accident , i have heard a lot of companies dont recognise them

As long as you are a tourist driving a rent-a-car from a reputable company there should be no problem.

Different, however, for privately owned vehicles. Usually the insurance certificate has a clause in the small print, that a valid Thai DL is needed.

As long as you are a tourist driving a rent-a-car from a reputable company there should be no problem.

Different, however, for privately owned vehicles. Usually the insurance certificate has a clause in the small print, that a valid Thai DL is needed.

what about the compulsery insurance , as thats all i have on my pickup

For your insurance to cover you when driving a private car in Thailand you need a Thai driver's licence. You may legally drive in Thailand with an International Driving Permit issued by the approved agency (e.g., AA) in the jurisdiction (e.g., UK) that issued your base driver's license...but your insurance will not cover you.

For your insurance to cover you when driving a private car in Thailand you need a Thai driver's licence. You may legally drive in Thailand with an International Driving Permit issued by the approved agency (e.g., AA) in the jurisdiction (e.g., UK) that issued your base driver's license...but your insurance will not cover you.

thanks guys , i had better apply for a thai driving license.

For your insurance to cover you when driving a private car in Thailand you need a Thai driver's licence. You may legally drive in Thailand with an International Driving Permit issued by the approved agency (e.g., AA) in the jurisdiction (e.g., UK) that issued your base driver's license...but your insurance will not cover you.

thanks guys , i had better apply for a thai driving license.

Don't forget letter from immigration stating you are a resident (some people have said they took their Chanute, but a letter from immigration is the rule) , and a medical certificate from a clinic 100bht. (I did)!