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International Driving Permits still valid?

STEALTH K3
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Are IDP's still valid to drive with in Thailand I have a full UK license I have heard that the Police are no longer accepting the IDP's if they decide to tug you. Do you need to take your IDP to the DMV to get a Thai license now.

Before I got my Thai driving license I showed my DIP several times and the officer obviously didn't know what it was. So no problem. I think that the DIP is valid for 6 months; if you have an accident after that time then your insurance won't pay.

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An IDP is only of value when accompanied by a valid national licence.

With a national licence + an IDP you will be excused the driving + "exam" associated with obtaining a Thai licence.

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Before I got my Thai driving license I showed my DIP several times and the officer obviously didn't know what it was. So no problem. I think that the DIP is valid for 6 months; if you have an accident after that time then your insurance won't pay.

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From what I have read the permit is valid for a year and it can only be used for a maximum of 60 day's for one times use if that makes sense

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    If you have a UK licence (photo card) you don't need an IDP to get a Thai License.

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    If you have a UK licence (photo card) you don't need an IDP to get a Thai License.

    Thanks but the minimum I will need will be the IDP as my UK license is only for the EU

    If you have a UK licence (photo card) you don't need an IDP to get a Thai License.

    Thanks but the minimum I will need will be the IDP as my UK license is only for the EU

    IDP adds nothing to legal validity in Thailand, but may be useful to satisfy the BIB and/or to use as collateral in case of a fine.

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    If you have a UK licence (photo card) you don't need an IDP to get a Thai License.

    Thanks but the minimum I will need will be the IDP as my UK license is only for the EU

    A DL from your home country, if with a photo and in English, is legal in Thailand for tourists. An IDP is not legally required, but it doesn't hurt to have. Just be sure to get a proper one from an auto club and not off the internet, as those are all bogus and many times the price of a legitimate IDP. Resident expats need a Thai license to be legal.

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