Pinot Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Traveling in Europe for a couple of months and want to rent vehicles there. I don't know if my Thai car and bike licenses are going to cut it. There hasn't been a problem in the past using my Thai licenses, but I see in some places that require an International Drivers License. Easy, cheap way to get an International Drivers License? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 You need either a 5 year or a lifetime Thai license. Take your Thai license to the Department of Land Transport along with your passport, a photocopy and two photos and ask them if it's enough. Some may want a copy of your work permit or residency certificate aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 24 minutes ago, blackcab said: You need either a 5 year or a lifetime Thai license. Take your Thai license to the Department of Land Transport along with your passport, a photocopy and two photos and ask them if it's enough. Some may want a copy of your work permit or residency certificate aswell. I got one issued after two years, and I think it's been this way for a while now. The list is about it, but easy to call ahead and ask, there are probably local variations, same as immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 56 minutes ago, blackcab said: You need either a 5 year or a lifetime Thai license. Take your Thai license to the Department of Land Transport along with your passport, a photocopy and two photos and ask them if it's enough. Some may want a copy of your work permit or residency certificate aswell. Yeah, got two of these...wait lifetime Thai License? I'll head to the Land Transport office, Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 https://www.dlt.go.th/en/international-driving-licence/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 34 minutes ago, Pinot said: lifetime Thai License Yes. The coloured bar at the top of the license is red. They are not issued anymore, so they are slowly dying out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asanee Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 In essence it is nothing more as a translation of your country licence. In Europe and US it is commonly distributed by automobile associations. But those for EU are now EU-wide-another thing the British have to adapt to when they break off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stud858 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 A friend used his Thai licence in Oz alongside an international permit obtained in Thailand. I'm sure googling you will eventually find where from. I don't think it's transport office. Let me know if you can't find it and l can chase up with my friend where he got his. I'm assuming European countries are included in the accepting countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 2 hours ago, asanee said: In essence it is nothing more as a translation of your country licence. In Europe and US it is commonly distributed by automobile associations. But those for EU are now EU-wide-another thing the British have to adapt to when they break off. Yep, here in the USA you go to the AAA auto club office, they take a photo of you, glue it into a 6 or 7 page document that has a few languages, French, Chinese, English, etc. That's about it, assuming of course you already have USA driver license. They are good for one year from data of issue. I got one or two over the years, with the intent to give that to the car or bike rental place if needed. I wouldn't care too much if they lost it, versus me giving them my actual driver license which is a pretty important document back in the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinobot Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 They are strict in Europe about renting cars and needing an international licenses, so definitely make sure you get one before your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrinium Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 In Bangkok, go to the department of land near Mo Chit BTS. Find building 4 - it’s the one with a purple frontage. Then the International driving licence office is on ground floor first left. See attached image for documents to bring. Can get all necessary photocopies done very cheaply also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stud858 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Half the price of Oz. And an important thing to note must be non imm. Visa and 5 year licence. Corrinium. Thanks for that. Good to see photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 1:37 PM, Dinobot said: They are strict in Europe about renting cars and needing an international licenses, so definitely make sure you get one before your trip. I ave rented/drove cars in France, the UK and Greece on my 5 year thai license. also the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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