Rhys Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Speedy recovery... similar to the Wannabe dudes renting HD and not knowing how to handle it, only good at revving the engine.. ops.. what that the gear shift.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtaw Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 They always drive like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luudee Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 You mean it wasn't failed breaks ? Ohh wait, it wasn't a thai driver .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I want everyone banned!!! Everyone arrested!!! better vetting!!!! if this can save just one person!!!! no more cars!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captspectre Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 9 hours ago, futsukayoi said: Not sure what your point is. I havn't been asked for a license when renting a car so I am sure some people rent without. However, most Chinese I know have a car license and the requirements for getting one are definitely stricter than in Thailand. My point is---before you can rent a car you should have a valid drivers license! in the civilized world this is ALWAYS required! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I have driven (well been driven) a lot in China over the years and it can be a bit hairy. However the roads are usually straight and level and unless you live is a particularly mountainous area you will be unfamiliar with winding hilly roads. These days most young Chinese have driving licences whether obtained legally or through the usual Thai way, I.O.W the back door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 7 hours ago, sandgroper2 said: So much misinformation again. A foreign lic is of no use here and a international drivers lic is only valid in Thailand for 3 months. Leave, come back, another 3 months etc. why do people post without knowing what they are talking about. Why indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Most car hire companies around Chiang Mai accept Chinese driving licences for renting cars. Probably everywhere else too but I only know personally about the Chiang Mai area for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousehound Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 2 hours ago, chickenslegs said: Why indeed. This subject comes up regularly. Renting a car without an IDP is not the problem The difficulty arises if there is an accident, as often insurance does not cover the driver. Typically my insurance requires me to have an IDP and rent from a licensed hire company i.e. a proper hire company not the guesthouse owners brother that wants to make a bit on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 45 minutes ago, Mousehound said: This subject comes up regularly. Renting a car without an IDP is not the problem The difficulty arises if there is an accident, as often insurance does not cover the driver. Typically my insurance requires me to have an IDP and rent from a licensed hire company i.e. a proper hire company not the guesthouse owners brother that wants to make a bit on the side. Agreed. Making sure that you comply with the conditions on your insurance policy is most important. I was just pointing out the actual law regarding drivers licenses and IDP's. http://www.adcidl.com/countries-convention-of-road-traffic-1949.html and http://driving-in-thailand.com/motor-vehicle-act/#03 (See section 42(2)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Simple really, brake failure, same same as most Thai driver "accidents". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgroper2 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 18 hours ago, louse1953 said: Mmm,of course a foreign licence is of use,in conjunction with IDP.,for 3 months,as you said.IDP does not stand alone. Please advise where you got your information from. Preferably not 70 year old regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 12 hours ago, chickenslegs said: Why indeed. I doubt China has signed that treaty since foreigners aren't allowed to drive in China without a Chinese DL- even with an IDP. Or maybe it's another agreement they have signed, but don't honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 1 hour ago, impulse said: I doubt China has signed that treaty since foreigners aren't allowed to drive in China without a Chinese DL- even with an IDP. Or maybe it's another agreement they have signed, but don't honor. Correct. In post #48 I posted a link to a list of the countries which signed the treaty. Thailand is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bull Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Rented lots of cars ,never been asked for a drivers licence. Even when I pulled it out nobody wanted to look at it as long as they have the money and your passport they don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 They need to build a great wall to keep them on the road... or to keep them out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousehound Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 16 hours ago, chickenslegs said: Agreed. Making sure that you comply with the conditions on your insurance policy is most important. I was just pointing out the actual law regarding drivers licenses and IDP's. http://www.adcidl.com/countries-convention-of-road-traffic-1949.html and http://driving-in-thailand.com/motor-vehicle-act/#03 (See section 42(2)) have a look at section 43 point 10. This talks about IDPs. These sections also talk about mutual agreements between countries. The problem with a very old agreement is that it may well have been superseded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Mousehound said: have a look at section 43 point 10. This talks about IDPs. These sections also talk about mutual agreements between countries. The problem with a very old agreement is that it may well have been superseded. The 1949 agreement is still valid, and is quoted on a number of Automobile Club websites (the Clubs which are authorised to issue IDP's - e.g. The AA in the UK). Section 43 of the (Thailand) Motor Vehicle Act 2522 (1979) refers to the types of licence which are available in Thailand. If you have a Thai drivers licence you MAY need an IDP to drive in another country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowpot Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Most countries drive on the right side of the road. Map is of those that drive on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I don't know about you but I don't have every road I drive on memorized! I drive a reasonable and proper speed and sort things out as I go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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