Rdrokit Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I just heard that if you have a 2 year "temporary" license that you can not get an IDL. You have to wait till you get a 5 year license. Does anyone know if this is correct info? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted June 18, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2017 True, that fits what I know. No IDP and no border crossing. Multiple statements confirming in a couple of similar threads. I try to find a reference... That should be enough: https://www.dlt.go.th/en/international-driving-licence/ Explicitly saying " FIVE -YEARS THAI DRIVING LICENSE". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how241 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 The down side to the IDP is the expire in one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishrogue Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I have a 10 year IDL and the one prior to that was valid for 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 33 minutes ago, Irishrogue said: I have a 10 year IDL and the one prior to that was valid for 5 years. Always surprising what surfaces on the net. And I am referring to what is correctly named an "International Driving Permit" (IDP) and not IDL (license). The IDP issued by Thailand (1949 convention) is valid for one year. My last IDPs from Germany (1968 convention) were valid for three years. And yes (before hell breaks loose): the thread title should have read "International Driving Permit". That is what you get from the official government departments. Honestly until reading in the forum about these two terms used in English I was not taking much care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybott Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I have a 10 year IDL. I went www.idltravel.com to get it. All that was needed to do was upload your current drivers license, your signature and a current photo (I took a selfie). It cost $59.00 and I had it Fedex'd to Thailand for an additional $53.00. It does work, I was stopped two times with it and was waved on. No more 600 baht fine (or 500 baht if you pay the fine right now) for driving without a license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevenl Posted June 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 19, 2017 11 minutes ago, Jaybott said: I have a 10 year IDL. I went www.idltravel.com to get it. All that was needed to do was upload your current drivers license, your signature and a current photo (I took a selfie). It cost $59.00 and I had it Fedex'd to Thailand for an additional $53.00. It does work, I was stopped two times with it and was waved on. No more 600 baht fine (or 500 baht if you pay the fine right now) for driving without a license. It may have worked, but that license is not valid. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Irishrogue said: I have a 10 year IDL and the one prior to that was valid for 5 years. Can I ask where you acquired your International Drivers License? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 If you obtain a I.D.P and want to get a Thai LicenceYou have to do it within 90 days of your arrivalAfter 90 days its not really officially valid here after that time periodEven though it says 1 yr ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sometimewoodworker Posted June 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jaybott said: I have a 10 year IDL. I went www.idltravel.com to get it. All that was needed to do was upload your current drivers license, your signature and a current photo (I took a selfie). It cost $59.00 and I had it Fedex'd to Thailand for an additional $53.00. It does work, I was stopped two times with it and was waved on. No more 600 baht fine (or 500 baht if you pay the fine right now) for driving without a license. No, you have a worthless piece of paper or plastic that you paid over $100 for. Just because a cop or two didn't bother to check it carefully makes no difference, if you ever get into a situation where it's checked properly you have no licence. If you have an accident involving serious money for your insurance company you will probably also find that they invalidate it as well. Email or websites offering an International Driver’s License are a scam — there is no such thing as an International Driver’s License. When you travel internationally, you need to have an IDP and a valid driver’s license, both issued by your country of residence. So for example, if you are a Austrian citizen living in the US and holding a US driver’s license, you will need an American IDP). The IDP must be accompanied by a valid driver’s license at all times — it has no value on its own and is not a substitute for a driver’s license. Edited June 19, 2017 by sometimewoodworker 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 The term of validity of an IDP is down to the country you're using it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) 45 minutes ago, KC 71 said: If you obtain a I.D.P and want to get a Thai Licence You have to do it within 90 days of your arrival After 90 days its not really officially valid here after that time period Even though it says 1 yr ! Not quite, the IDP isn't valid for driving beyond 90 days but as long as it's still in date most LTO's will do the Thai licence issue against it. Edited June 19, 2017 by sometimewoodworker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokie Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 A ten year IDL? I have heard it all now... Some people really believe they are real and valid?? - S C A M worthless document and is not recognised by any country internationally. International Driving Permit or IDP as said earlier is the document laid down under the Geneva convention - Period (and it basically translates your driving validations/qualifications in several languages) and is only valid with (in conjunction with) your countries original licence Hence the OPs question is can an IDP be obtained on a 2 year Thai licence or is it only on a long term licence...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamini Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Jaybott said: I have a 10 year IDL. I went www.idltravel.com to get it. All that was needed to do was upload your current drivers license, your signature and a current photo (I took a selfie). It cost $59.00 and I had it Fedex'd to Thailand for an additional $53.00. It does work, I was stopped two times with it and was waved on. No more 600 baht fine (or 500 baht if you pay the fine right now) for driving without a license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 40 minutes ago, Lokie said: A ten year IDL? I have heard it all now... Some people really believe they are real and valid?? - S C A M worthless document and is not recognised by any country internationally. International Driving Permit or IDP as said earlier is the document laid down under the Geneva convention - Period (and it basically translates your driving validations/qualifications in several languages) and is only valid with (in conjunction with) your countries original licence Hence the OPs question is can an IDP be obtained on a 2 year Thai licence or is it only on a long term licence...? Can't believe all the useless posts here. I will repeat my question again. CAN YOU GET A IDL WITH A TEMPORARY 2 YEAR THAI DRIVERS LICENSE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Rdrokit said: Can't believe all the useless posts here. I will repeat my question again. CAN YOU GET A IDL WITH A TEMPORARY 2 YEAR THAI DRIVERS LICENSE. No. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 19 minutes ago, giddyup said: No. Thank you. Topic closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rdrokit said: Can't believe all the useless posts here. I will repeat my question again. CAN YOU GET A IDL WITH A TEMPORARY 2 YEAR THAI DRIVERS LICENSE. Please don't shout and read the replies. Your question was answered in post number 2. You need a purple driving licence (5 year licence) not a green temporary (2 year licence) and a Non-O visa or extension of permission to stay Thai IDP mistakenly called IDL Edited June 19, 2017 by sometimewoodworker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Rdrokit said: Thank you. Topic closed. Topic re-opened. Polite people always get more help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altalake Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 One can get an IDL in Phuket - for periods of up to 10 years. Quite painless. Look on line for details and location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkeen08 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 5 hours ago, Rdrokit said: Can't believe all the useless posts here. I will repeat my question again. CAN YOU GET A IDL WITH A TEMPORARY 2 YEAR THAI DRIVERS LICENSE. I will squiggle through the posts for you since you evidently did not click on the link from the 1st accurate post. NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted June 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Altalake said: One can get an IDL in Phuket - for periods of up to 10 years. Quite painless. Look on line for details and location. Junk licence. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 12 hours ago, Altalake said: One can get an IDL in Phuket - for periods of up to 10 years. Quite painless. Look on line for details and location. Yes, painless, illegal and useless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 17 hours ago, Rdrokit said: Can't believe all the useless posts here. I will repeat my question again. CAN YOU GET A IDL WITH A TEMPORARY 2 YEAR THAI DRIVERS LICENSE. There is no such thing as an International Drivers License, only an International Drivers permit, I believe whoever issues IDP in Thailand does not issue one for a 2 year License. A valid License is Valid in most countries all over the world, as all those counties have signed international treaties and conventions. An IDP is a document that accompanies your valid license, primarily to provide a translation of your home license. If your license is in English then most countries do not require an IDP. You can take your Thai 2 year licence (printed in English) to, Australia as an example, drive around completely legally, an IDP is only required in some states in Australia if your license is not in English . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 A Valid license from any country is a Valid license in any other country, so long as both countries are signatories the the international treaties and conventions, and 99% of countries in the world are signatories. An IDP is a document that accompanies your Valid license, to provide a translation of your license, if your license is not in english or the local language. An IDP is not a licence. There is no such thing as an IDL, its is an incorrect name for an IDP. If you have an IDP or IDL, read it, It will say in big letters, "this is not a license, this is a translation document", this document accompanies your Valid License 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 20 hours ago, Jaybott said: I have a 10 year IDL. I went www.idltravel.com to get it. All that was needed to do was upload your current drivers license, your signature and a current photo (I took a selfie). It cost $59.00 and I had it Fedex'd to Thailand for an additional $53.00. It does work, I was stopped two times with it and was waved on. No more 600 baht fine (or 500 baht if you pay the fine right now) for driving without a license. Here is a quote directly from the website you mention. "An International Driver’s License is a translation of your government issued Native Driver’s License into eight languages, (English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian, French, Arabic and Chinese) designed to be simple to use and easy to understand for both the English and Non-English speaker.It is a useful advantage for motorists who are traveling overseas that are experiencing difficulties with various language barriers by showing it to the officials to help them better interpret your Native Driver’s License. IDP’s which are provided by governmental agencies and other private organizations, are authorized to issue IDP’s to consumers. The IDL has no official status and does not confer any legal privileges or rights on consumers." I suggest you carry your home licence in the future and look into getting a Thai licence as soon as possible as you are currently not legal using the translation document from idtravel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokie Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 21 hours ago, Rdrokit said: Can't believe all the useless posts here. I will repeat my question again. CAN YOU GET A IDL WITH A TEMPORARY 2 YEAR THAI DRIVERS LICENSE. I thought I was helping to clarify and assist in your quest? Oh well, at least we have cleared up the fact that there is no such thing as an IDL it is an IDP as I stated in my post and answer is no you can not get an IDP on your 2 year temp Thai licence Tip: use the search function on TVF, it saves getting useless posts lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddermax Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I am informed that you need an IDP to hire a car in most places these days so bit the bullet and started the process. Went to the Jomtien immigration department and got my residency certificate in 40 mins then tried to find the Chonburi Transport Department offices. Thanks to a friendly policeman in the Banglamung station I got the directions via LINE and Google maps. You have to travel up route 7 to where the road splits into the expressway and take the left exit on to 361. Follow the road until the left turnoff to route 3 heading back down to Pattaya. About a mile down the road on the left is the transport office, just before a pedestrian bridge. This is the easiest route. If you go all the way up route 3 you will be on the wrong side of the dual carriageway. The required desk is on the 4th floor. You have to get your documents checked first. They are very fussy on the size of photos. Takes an hour or so to prepare, depending on what time of day you visit. Fee is B505 plus B55 for any additional photos, particularly if you have renewed your passport recently and the number is different from that on your Thai licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becker Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 On 11/21/2017 at 12:06 PM, maddermax said: I am informed that you need an IDP to hire a car in most places these days so bit the bullet and started the process. Went to the Jomtien immigration department and got my residency certificate in 40 mins then tried to find the Chonburi Transport Department offices. Thanks to a friendly policeman in the Banglamung station I got the directions via LINE and Google maps. You have to travel up route 7 to where the road splits into the expressway and take the left exit on to 361. Follow the road until the left turnoff to route 3 heading back down to Pattaya. About a mile down the road on the left is the transport office, just before a pedestrian bridge. This is the easiest route. If you go all the way up route 3 you will be on the wrong side of the dual carriageway. The required desk is on the 4th floor. You have to get your documents checked first. They are very fussy on the size of photos. Takes an hour or so to prepare, depending on what time of day you visit. Fee is B505 plus B55 for any additional photos, particularly if you have renewed your passport recently and the number is different from that on your Thai licence. Is this the office located by the Regents International School? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAKAPALITA Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Useless bloody things.I got to a point where i begged people to ask for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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