Cannot Get Thai License Without Int'l Permit?

[wpcoe]

I could have sworn I read a thread here recently (last few weeks?) about a recent change in procedure (or uniform enforcement of a previously unenforced procedure) that to get a Thai drivers license based on an overseas license without taking the tests that you now absolutely must, with no exception, have a current international drivers permit/endorsement.

An expat friend of mine said he recently got a Thai driver license at the Cholburi office with no international endorsement.

Is it still a matter of which way the wind is blowing? I'm SURE I read something about it being an absolute change in policy, but cannot find it anywhere now.

[Crossy]

It's always been an official requirement to have an IDP if you want to avoid the test.

BUT

Some offices will forego the test if you have a work permit (Chatuchak do), actually, andyfletch (RIP mate) got a licence at Chatchak with his old pink UK paper licence and a smile from our co-secretary (no WP).

The test is reportedly easy anyway, if you can drive and have a modicum of common sense you'll sail through

[Night]

If you have an english driving licience and an international drving licience can you get a thai licence on a tourist visa?

Any idea?

[Crossy]

If you have an english driving licience and an international drving licience can you get a thai licence on a tourist visa?

Unfortunately not, you need a non-immigrant visa of some sort

[Gary A]

I never had an international license but I did have a current US California license. I had no problems. The only test I had to take was to pass a color vision chart. If you don't have a current license from your home country/state you will have to take the driving test.

[Crossy]

I never had an international license but I did have a current US California license. I had no problems. The only test I had to take was to pass a color vision chart. If you don't have a current license from your home country/state you will have to take the driving test.

Depends where you go and whether you have a WP.

"Official" rules are :- No IDP = Have to do the test.

But as with everything else here TiT.

[wpcoe]

If you have an english driving licience and an international drving licience can you get a thai licence on a tourist visa?

Unfortunately not, you need a non-immigrant visa of some sort

My above-mentioned friend got his on a 30-day visa-waiver stamp...

[Crossy]

My above-mentioned friend got his on a 30-day visa-waiver stamp...

One can only reiterate, TiT, all things are possible