STEALTH K3 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 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. Sent from my GT-S7500 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddoc Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEALTH K3 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 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. Sent from my GT-S7500 using Tapatalk 2 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 If you have a UK licence (photo card) you don't need an IDP to get a Thai License. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEALTH K3 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadJoe Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) 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. . Edited February 22, 2014 by NomadJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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