Motorbike license--best time to apply, documents required

[dickyknee]

You only need a Thai license if you stay more that 3 months. Can get one on a tourist visa, helped a guy a few months ago, just before the more strict test.

Your mileage varies with the international license. You *should* have one but mostly not checked. Probably need one so you can avoid the written and practical tests.

even if the law/BIB may flexible with regards to the license you hold, insurance companies are more explicit and rigid on this matter.

[horsewell]

You only need a Thai license if you stay more that 3 months. Can get one on a tourist visa, helped a guy a few months ago, just before the more strict test.

Your mileage varies with the international license. You *should* have one but mostly not checked. Probably need one so you can avoid the written and practical tests.

even if the law/BIB may flexible with regards to the license you hold, insurance companies are more explicit and rigid on this matter.

Wasn't talking about insurance but it should be strict about these things, as expected. It's a good reason for someone staying a while to get a local license in the first place. Edited August 26, 2014 by horsewell

[dickyknee]

You only need a Thai license if you stay more that 3 months. Can get one on a tourist visa, helped a guy a few months ago, just before the more strict test.

Your mileage varies with the international license. You *should* have one but mostly not checked. Probably need one so you can avoid the written and practical tests.

even if the law/BIB may flexible with regards to the license you hold, insurance companies are more explicit and rigid on this matter.

Wasn't talking about insurance but it should be strict about these things, as expected. It's a good reason for someone staying a while to get a local license in the first place.

I know you weren't, but no one has either. I'd recommend, even for the short timers to read the fine print in their insurance coverage before taking control of a motor vehicle.

[sfokevin]

You only need a Thai license if you stay more that 3 months. Can get one on a tourist visa, helped a guy a few months ago, just before the more strict test.

Your mileage varies with the international license. You *should* have one but mostly not checked. Probably need one so you can avoid the written and practical tests.

even if the law/BIB may flexible with regards to the license you hold, insurance companies are more explicit and rigid on this matter.

Wasn't talking about insurance but it should be strict about these things, as expected. It's a good reason for someone staying a while to get a local license in the first place.

I know you weren't, but no one has either. I'd recommend, even for the short timers to read the fine print in their insurance coverage before taking control of a motor vehicle.

You take all of the excitement out of living in Thailand