OZEMADE Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 My wife informed me she read in the Thairath (not sure of the name) news that the Thai Government is putting before the next Parliament sitting, a new law that states, anyone who is found to be driving a motor vehicle and they do not legally hold a drivers licence, will be sentenced to 3 months imprisonment. I presume this law would also be for Motor Bikes as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 In this instance the prisons will be overflowing in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for real Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 In this instance the prisons will be overflowing in no time. This will be the final solution to Bangkok's traffic woes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostnigel Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 There was a guy on here a while back, claiming he doesnt need a licence here, he said it was ok to drive on a permit....5555 See you in 3 months whoever you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyG Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Isn't it about time that Thailand started enforcing the laws it already has, rather than passing new ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exbikey Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 No Drivers Licence 3 Months Prison.....except for school children of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Very unlikely, sounds like barstool talk, there isn't enough capacity in Thai jails to accommodate such a law.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 They do not enforce any other driving laws, why would you think they're going to enforce this one. Just make sure you have small bills, they don't make change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 No Drivers Licence 3 Months Prison.....except for school children of course. or a 200bht fine. Driver gets to choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 No Drivers Licence 3 Months Prison.....except for school children of course. or a 200bht fine. Driver gets to choose. Damn but that's a difficult choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Mango Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 My wife informed me she read in the Thairath (not sure of the name) news that the Thai Government is putting before the next Parliament sitting, a new law that states, anyone who is found to be driving a motor vehicle and they do not legally hold a drivers licence, will be sentenced to 3 months imprisonment. I presume this law would also be for Motor Bikes as well? Mrs Mango said the same thing a couple of days ago , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 They going to enforce that one the same as they currently enforce the helmets law??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 They do not enforce any other driving laws, why would you think they're going to enforce this one. Just make sure you have small bills, they don't make change... 8 years I'm driving here never paid a satang at a police toll , but I have a driving licence and I drive never sometimes more than 100 km/h ; I think it's sometimes too much . I like 80 km/h I can do 17,5 km with 1 liter of diesel ( 5,7 l/100 km )with my big Isuzu truck 3,000 cc , automatic box .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Would lead to some wild and high speed chases and injuries/deaths.....Would tourists get the same prison time as well... How about a change to the insuance system....not insuring the vehicle but the drivers. . Edited August 22, 2015 by NickJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony5 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 As I understand it, 50% of Thai drivers have no driver license, while another 50% has their driver license in a drawer somewhere in a police station because they didn't pay the no helmet fine yet they got 2 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiniyow Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Scare Tatics at its best! Make sure you have small money to get out of any Threats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistachios Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I guess that's better than France were our genius government plans to downgrade getting caught driving without a licence from an offence punishable by 1 year in jail and 15000€ fine (max) to a mere traffic violation ticket worth 500€. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye76 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Well, i guess the ones that does not have license, and cannot get in thailand, can simply go to cambodia and buy a new one. Cost 55usd and is good in all ASEAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Scare Tatics at its best! Make sure you have small money to get out of any Threats Or just make sure you have a license. I think there is a big difference between driving without a license, and driving without your license in your possession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phutoie2 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Don't underestimate the cops here, there not all stupid, especially the Highway patrol ones. My wife's brother is doing 3 months in the monkey house after being stopped at a check point, no licence, no tax or insurance oh and some dodgy substance floating around in his blood stream, which sort of nailed it. Idjiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Would be fun to see for all those foreigners who think its too much of a hassle to get a Thai drivers license and drive around on their home country one for longer as allowed. But I doubt this law will ever pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongfarang Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Half the moo baan here would be in lockup, One lady who bought a brand new car seemed really proud but after 2 days hit a pickup which was reversing out the soi, think she was using both feet and banged both pedals to the floor,she spent the next 15 minutes in panic hunting for someone with a licence to say they were behind the wheel before the insurance guy arrived. Edited August 23, 2015 by tingtongfarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellie Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Would be fun to see for all those foreigners who think its too much of a hassle to get a Thai drivers license and drive around on their home country one for longer as allowed. But I doubt this law will ever pass. Well there is no realistic way they can check how long you have been driving on your international driving permit with how the current law is worded. Checking your passport stamp is useless as the 3 months start from when you start driving. Not when you entered the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 If they made it 3 days it would be enough to deter most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Would be fun to see for all those foreigners who think its too much of a hassle to get a Thai drivers license and drive around on their home country one for longer as allowed. But I doubt this law will ever pass. Well there is no realistic way they can check how long you have been driving on your international driving permit with how the current law is worded. Checking your passport stamp is useless as the 3 months start from when you start driving. Not when you entered the country. On extension of stay: Thai DL required. On visa longer than 3 months: Thai DL required. Easy to check. When you start driving is immaterial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Would be fun to see for all those foreigners who think its too much of a hassle to get a Thai drivers license and drive around on their home country one for longer as allowed. But I doubt this law will ever pass. Well there is no realistic way they can check how long you have been driving on your international driving permit with how the current law is worded. Checking your passport stamp is useless as the 3 months start from when you start driving. Not when you entered the country. What ? The 3 month requirement is from when you enter the country. Not from when you start driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellie Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Would be fun to see for all those foreigners who think its too much of a hassle to get a Thai drivers license and drive around on their home country one for longer as allowed. But I doubt this law will ever pass. Well there is no realistic way they can check how long you have been driving on your international driving permit with how the current law is worded. Checking your passport stamp is useless as the 3 months start from when you start driving. Not when you entered the country.What ?The 3 month requirement is from when you enter the country. Not from when you start driving. 8Not according to our attorney. Had a friend visit for a year while he was on sabatical a few years back. Our lawyer showed me the laws and explained that because of poor wording there was a loophole which he had used several times before with foreigners. Mostly when their insurance companies had decided not to pay. Basically you can drive as long as your international driving permit is valid because of 2 different laws contradicting each other or something like that. Anyways have never actully tested it out myself as I have had my thai dl for 11 years now. Before that I didn't drive here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Well, i guess the ones that does not have license, and cannot get in thailand, can simply go to cambodia and buy a new one. Cost 55usd and is good in all ASEAN. That's what they told you when they were taking your money for a con. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Would be fun to see for all those foreigners who think its too much of a hassle to get a Thai drivers license and drive around on their home country one for longer as allowed. But I doubt this law will ever pass. Well there is no realistic way they can check how long you have been driving on your international driving permit with how the current law is worded. Checking your passport stamp is useless as the 3 months start from when you start driving. Not when you entered the country.What ?The 3 month requirement is from when you enter the country. Not from when you start driving. 8Not according to our attorney. Had a friend visit for a year while he was on sabatical a few years back. Our lawyer showed me the laws and explained that because of poor wording there was a loophole which he had used several times before with foreigners. Mostly when their insurance companies had decided not to pay. Basically you can drive as long as your international driving permit is valid because of 2 different laws contradicting each other or something like that. Anyways have never actully tested it out myself as I have had my thai dl for 11 years now. Before that I didn't drive here. So what you are saying is that one should follow the nature of the law and that states 3 months. unless ofcourse they wish to engage to services of a suit to nitpick the law when their insurance claim has been rejected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickemus Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 good news .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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