international driving licence from thai DL

[retell]

hello i will be going back to Holland in a short while and i got a 5 year thai DL for car

i like to get a international DL so i can drive a car in the Netherlands as well

i think i saw something somewhere that it is possible to get a int. DL. but do not know where

at my local DMV or only at some department in BKK

any tips would be nice

[stevenl]

Your 5 year DL is in English, and valid to drive in Holland. No IDP required.

[Soutpeel]

Your 5 year DL is in English, and valid to drive in Holland. No IDP required.

Ok but if he really wants to get one, its around thb 500, copy of your pp, copy of your 5 year DL and a couple of photo,s in and out in 15 minutes, at mochit traffic dept

The one thing I would check however, do you have a current Dutch license .? Reason I say this some countries will not let you drive on another license if you have a current DL from that country ie the Dutch BiB may be a bit peeved if they pull you over, you give them a Thai DL and you already have a valid Dutch license and they find out

[retell]

Your 5 year DL is in English, and valid to drive in Holland. No IDP required.

Ok but if he really wants to get one, its around thb 500, copy of your pp, copy of your 5 year DL and a couple of photo,s in and out in 15 minutes, at mochit traffic dept

The one thing I would check however, do you have a current Dutch license .? Reason I say this some countries will not let you drive on another license if you have a current DL from that country ie the Dutch BiB may be a bit peeved if they pull you over, you give them a Thai DL and you already have a valid Dutch license and they find out

no i do not have a dutch driving licence only an expired moped certificate

is that licence only at Mochit traffic department ??

[Soutpeel]

Your 5 year DL is in English, and valid to drive in Holland. No IDP required.

Ok but if he really wants to get one, its around thb 500, copy of your pp, copy of your 5 year DL and a couple of photo,s in and out in 15 minutes, at mochit traffic dept

The one thing I would check however, do you have a current Dutch license .? Reason I say this some countries will not let you drive on another license if you have a current DL from that country ie the Dutch BiB may be a bit peeved if they pull you over, you give them a Thai DL and you already have a valid Dutch license and they find out

no i do not have a dutch driving licence only an expired moped certificate

is that licence only at Mochit traffic department ??

Mochit is the only place I have used, believe Rayong do it, and I am sure there are others, Pattaya BTW don't do them they send them to BKK

[retell]

ok will have a go tomorrow at DMV in mukh

[stevenl]

no i do not have a dutch driving licence only an expired moped certificate

is that licence only at Mochit traffic department ??

You're that young?

[stevenl]

Your 5 year DL is in English, and valid to drive in Holland. No IDP required.

Ok but if he really wants to get one, its around thb 500, copy of your pp, copy of your 5 year DL and a couple of photo,s in and out in 15 minutes, at mochit traffic dept

The one thing I would check however, do you have a current Dutch license .? Reason I say this some countries will not let you drive on another license if you have a current DL from that country ie the Dutch BiB may be a bit peeved if they pull you over, you give them a Thai DL and you already have a valid Dutch license and they find out

Interesting, I don't think you can drive on a abroad license, even with IDP, if you already have a home license. Would be too easy to get out under fines etc.

[Soutpeel]

Your 5 year DL is in English, and valid to drive in Holland. No IDP required.

Ok but if he really wants to get one, its around thb 500, copy of your pp, copy of your 5 year DL and a couple of photo,s in and out in 15 minutes, at mochit traffic dept

The one thing I would check however, do you have a current Dutch license .? Reason I say this some countries will not let you drive on another license if you have a current DL from that country ie the Dutch BiB may be a bit peeved if they pull you over, you give them a Thai DL and you already have a valid Dutch license and they find out

Interesting, I don't think you can drive on a abroad license, even with IDP, if you already have a home license. Would be too easy to get out under fines etc.

Exactly... I know PC Plod in the Uk get very upset some presents an overseas license to them and then they find out the person also has a valid UK license

[retell]

no i do not have a dutch driving licence only an expired moped certificate

is that licence only at Mochit traffic department ??

You're that young?

na not just get 41 , but need a certificate to drive one of those 50 cc toy bikes wwith my age can just pick one up at the postoffice ,no need for exams

[stevenl]

no i do not have a dutch driving licence only an expired moped certificate

is that licence only at Mochit traffic department ??

You're that young?

na not just get 41 , but need a certificate to drive one of those 50 cc toy bikes wwith my age can just pick one up at the postoffice ,no need for exams

I think that is old, better check. See e.g. here.

[retell]

no i do not have a dutch driving licence only an expired moped certificate

is that licence only at Mochit traffic department ??

You're that young?

na not just get 41 , but need a certificate to drive one of those 50 cc toy bikes wwith my age can just pick one up at the postoffice ,no need for exams

I think that is old, better check. See e.g. here.

is a few years since i been there

[juliusk]

Actually a 5 year Thai Driver licence isnt valid in the Netherlands, i did do some checks about it a couple of months ago. Decided after all on my trip to not drive at all. With a IDL which you can get a the Landoffice its possible to rent a car and as well of course to drive a car in the Netherlands.

[stevenl]

Actually a 5 year Thai Driver licence isnt valid in the Netherlands, i did do some checks about it a couple of months ago. Decided after all on my trip to not drive at all. With a IDL which you can get a the Landoffice its possible to rent a car and as well of course to drive a car in the Netherlands.

Have a source for the information it is not valid?

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[juliusk]

Actually a 5 year Thai Driver licence isnt valid in the Netherlands, i did do some checks about it a couple of months ago. Decided after all on my trip to not drive at all. With a IDL which you can get a the Landoffice its possible to rent a car and as well of course to drive a car in the Netherlands.

Have a source for the information it is not valid?

.

I believe i found it on www.cbr.nl, not exactly sure about it anymore but i am almost 100% sure about a 5 year Thai Driver Licence isnt valid as Thailand isnt on the list with countries which driver licences are valid in the Netherlands.

[stevenl]

Actually a 5 year Thai Driver licence isnt valid in the Netherlands, i did do some checks about it a couple of months ago. Decided after all on my trip to not drive at all. With a IDL which you can get a the Landoffice its possible to rent a car and as well of course to drive a car in the Netherlands.

Have a source for the information it is not valid?

.

I believe i found it on www.cbr.nl, not exactly sure about it anymore but i am almost 100% sure about a 5 year Thai Driver Licence isnt valid as Thailand isnt on the list with countries which driver licences are valid in the Netherlands.

It is not on the list of countries from where a DL can be exchanged for a Dutch DL, but it is valid for driving up to 185 days. See e.g. this information from the RDW. No IDP required.

[retell]

Actually a 5 year Thai Driver licence isnt valid in the Netherlands, i did do some checks about it a couple of months ago. Decided after all on my trip to not drive at all. With a IDL which you can get a the Landoffice its possible to rent a car and as well of course to drive a car in the Netherlands.

Have a source for the information it is not valid?

.

I believe i found it on www.cbr.nl, not exactly sure about it anymore but i am almost 100% sure about a 5 year Thai Driver Licence isnt valid as Thailand isnt on the list with countries which driver licences are valid in the Netherlands.

It is not on the list of countries from where a DL can be exchanged for a Dutch DL, but it is valid for driving up to 185 days. See e.g. this information from the RDW. No IDP required.

ok read it there in the link

so it is usable for about 6 months

so now i know i do not really need it but gonna get a int. dl any way just to make sure it's only 500 Thb. and they can do at my local D.M.V. here in Mukdahan

thanks to all for your searches and reply

greets soon from a bit cccccolder (but with a nice real beer in my hand )

Maarten