2 Questions regarding USA visit.

[bananafarang]

I will be flying to USA for couple of weeks. I have two questions regarding the trip.

Question 1: Can I use Bangkok Bank ATM debit card to withdraw cash in USA? I was able to use this in other Asian Countries but never in USA.

Question 2: Can I use Thai License to drive in USA. Specifically in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. I tried to get an international license at transportation dept but they told me I had to go through the whole process of obtaining resident permit from Immigration which takes couple of weeks. I am making an emergency trip and don't have the time.

Thanks in advance.

[bonobo]

Bangkok Bank has a branch in the US, so I am not sure why you wouldn't be able to use it.

In New York, you can drive with your Thai license. You can check online about New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

[Jingthing]

I would suggest calling Bangkok Bank customer service to inform them of your trip and/or confirm that the particular ATM card you have is enabled for use abroad.

Bon voyage.

[phuketrichard]

yes

yes

i have used my Bangkok bank atm

i have used my thai license to rent a car and showed it once when i was stopped in CA.( he thought it was fake but..... ) LOL

I am told Phuket will issue us a IDP if u have a 5 year thai license,'takes less than 30 minutes

I have never seen any reason to get one.

[bananafarang]

yes

yes

i have used my Bangkok bank atm

i have used my thai license to rent a car and showed it once when i was stopped in CA.( he thought it was fake but..... ) LOL

I am told Phuket will issue us a IDP if u have a 5 year thai license,'takes less than 30 minutes

I have never seen any reason to get one.

I have 5 year Thai license but unfortunately I am not in Phuket. The bureaucracy here in Chiang Rai is still going strong. I will just take my chances and drive carefully

[55Jay]

From the BKK Bank website under Personal Banking/Savings Account:

Worldwide Access

With a Bualuang or Premier ATM card or Be1st debit card you can access your accounts from ATM terminals nationwide. A Premier ATM card and Be1st debit card can be used at ATM terminals all over the world wherever you see the PLUS logo.

I just returned from the US and the Hertz rental car guy said I could use my Thai license but, since I still had a California DL, I used it instead.

[gk10002000]

What are you doing about a credit card, and about auto insurance? You will need a good credit card that the rental car company will accept, and they might put a fairly large "hold" that might take up a lot of your charging balance. That will of course come off after you return the car. Also make sure it is a valid major credit card that I assume you will want to use to waive the rental car insurance fees.

[impulse]

I just returned from the US and the Hertz rental car guy said I could use my Thai license but, since I still had a California DL, I used it instead.

Oh man. Now you're going to get summoned for jury duty... They'll mail the summons to the address on your license, and put out a warrant if you don't show. Next time you fly into Ca, it's Alcatraz for you- do not pass go, do not collect $200.

Better to stay off the Ca radar. (Of course, that's hyperbole bulldoodoo)

[55Jay]

I just returned from the US and the Hertz rental car guy said I could use my Thai license but, since I still had a California DL, I used it instead.

Oh man. Now you're going to get summoned for jury duty... They'll mail the summons to the address on your license, and put out a warrant if you don't show. Next time you fly into Ca, it's Alcatraz for you- do not pass go, do not collect $200.

Better to stay off the Ca radar. (Of course, that's hyperbole bulldoodoo)

Ha ha, yeah, you're right. Got one of those last year, sent them a nice note, never heard from them again.

[impulse]

I just returned from the US and the Hertz rental car guy said I could use my Thai license but, since I still had a California DL, I used it instead.

Oh man. Now you're going to get summoned for jury duty... They'll mail the summons to the address on your license, and put out a warrant if you don't show. Next time you fly into Ca, it's Alcatraz for you- do not pass go, do not collect $200.

Better to stay off the Ca radar. (Of course, that's hyperbole bulldoodoo)

Ha ha, yeah, you're right. Got one of those last year, sent them a nice note, never heard from them again.

They're patient.