Hutch68 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Hi, my mate has just been told his English driving licence will be make it legal for him to drive his girlfriends pickup around Thailand with no problems. Is this true? I'm doubtful, he was told this by a travel agent. Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroGTAndrew Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Yes, but get an IDP (International Driving Permit) I believe it's also required, can get one at Post Offices in UK, valid for a year. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Legally there's no need to get an IDP if he's there as a tourist and for less than 90 days. If more than 90 days, get an IDP or better a Thai licence (also read the fine print of the insurance). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 8 hours ago, Salerno said: Legally there's no need to get an IDP if he's there as a tourist and for less than 90 days. If more than 90 days, get an IDP or better a Thai licence (also read the fine print of the insurance). Wow there !!! 90 days tops for tourist driving Thailand with a UK photo-card full Driving licence, a Thai driving is needed before end of 90 days when usually a non-imm visa is required as well not a tourist one. Although IDP is not required for a full UK DL the consensus is it is better to have it as many Thai traffic police get mixed up with what is a valid DL & and what a International DL is also it will save some aggro. The Thai CTPL which all Thai vehicles should have will be still valid with a full UK DL some voluntary extra cover insurances e.g. 1st class may approve a full UK DL but get confirmation or it may be used as a get out clause in the microscopic print section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaos Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 By law u dont need IDP, but scum still fine people, so I would advice you to get IDPSent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noise Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 36 minutes ago, Xaos said: By law u dont need IDP, but scum still fine people, so I would advice you to get IDP Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Can you cite the specific law that says this? I have witnessed too many tickets for tourist driving without a IDP or IDL both on the street and at the Tourist Police station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaos Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Can you cite the specific law that says this? I have witnessed too many tickets for tourist driving without a IDP or IDL both on the street and at the Tourist Police station.To drive or lease a car in Thailand as a tourist or visitor it is necessary to have either a Thai driving licence or a valid foreign driving licence with a photograph. The foreign licence must either be in English, or be accompanied by an official translation into English or Thai. The licence needs to have been issued by a country that has a treaty with the Thai government allowing the mutual acceptance of driving licences. Most countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA have this agreement with Thailand under the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic or the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic.https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/thailand/transport/driving-licencesSent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaos Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 In Pattaya police station they got signs with crossed out UK DL which is wrong.I know uk guy who got fined, printed whole Geneva convention treety went to station and they canceled his fine.Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Xaos said: In Pattaya police station they got signs with crossed out UK DL which is wrong. I know uk guy who got fined, printed whole Geneva convention treety went to station and they canceled his fine. Correct if you know your rights about certain things in Thailand and take the time to get proof and hold the police to account they will back off. Pattaya is well know for tea money collection on unsuspecting tourist who are quite happy to pay the on spot fine and ride off with a smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 hours ago, noise said: Can you cite the specific law that says this? I have witnessed too many tickets for tourist driving without a IDP or IDL both on the street and at the Tourist Police station. Section 42 and 42-2 of the Motor Vehicle Act - B.E. 2522 (1979). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noise Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Xaso and Salerno: Thanks -- that is very useful information, very helpful. I thought I looked and could not find it. Apparently I did not look carefully enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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