Can a Thai person who stays abroad, and has a Thai driving license, get an international driving license issued here without physically arriving to Thailand for the procedure? For example, using a power of attorney?

why do you want to?

most 'western' countries are happy to accept the thai d/l for car hire etc.

..and some require it from foreign workers, as in the case I refer to.

A 5 year Thai DL's in most counties abroad qualifies the driver to drive up to 1 year in that country after that they have to do a driving examination test in that country. 

2 hours ago, XGM said:

..and some require it from foreign workers, as in the case I refer to.

some countries or some companies?

perhaps it might be easier to get a local licence if your employer thinks you need one?

Local license can and will be received eventually but it is a long process.

International license is required in the country in question. This is supposed to be an interim solution.

 

My question is clear I think... I do appreciate the replies and your willingness to share knowledge and assist, however they do not answer the question.

perhaps non of us know, i suppose most of us are farang and will never have to deal with a situation like this.

may be you should contact a thai motor department?

cheers mft

Do you have a 5 year Thai DL or a temporary one?

On 8/26/2016 at 10:56 AM, XGM said:

Local license can and will be received eventually but it is a long process.

International license is required in the country in question. This is supposed to be an interim solution.

 

My question is clear I think... I do appreciate the replies and your willingness to share knowledge and assist, however they do not answer the question.

 

Your not being very helpful with your vague question. e.g. licence or permit !!, abroad where !!. etc.

 

If you have a full DL a 5 year Thai DL is a full DL then you get a International driving permit sometimes wrongly referred to as a International driving license in Thailand.

I would say a IDP would be have to be applied for in person because fraud abuse.

http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/expats/docs/Intl driving permit issued in Thailand.pdf