Can I apply for an international driving license while in Thailand?

Hi Shaun, Most posts seem to know about the fact that an IDP needs to come from your country of residence... I been coming back on forth to Thailand for over 8 years and if this is your FIRST TIME applying for Thai Drivers License, with a valid Drivers License from your country, you are allowed a 1 year Drivers Permit here in Thailand. Good to note that a sweet smile to the proper Dept of Transport Officer might give different results other than what I am stating (Been there done that ), but normal requirements are such that FIRST TIME applicants are automatically given a 1 year permit with the presentation of a Valid Permit, passport and a Valid Visa (Entry Exempt Visa 30 days NOT included). SECOND TIME applicants must follow regular Thai application process :

You can, I just did it. It cost a bit of money but was cheaper and easier than a thai license ! They mailed it to me and it took about two weeks to arrive at my address in thailand. I was also given a digital copy so I had it on my phone (could have gotten it printed) in case I was pulled over before receiving it in the mail. I highly recommend!

They're pretty easy to print out. Its been my experience they are not really that useful. Australia seems to want a license from the same country as your passport, everywhere doesn't seem to care.

I was renting cars in the US on my Thai drivers license.

I just ordered mine from Oz, put down that I was travelling in 5 days time. It's on its way to me now. Through RAA

No

The waiting time is the thing if just converting it I did mine and wife’s through a test centre wasn’t more than a grand or so otherwise was a 3 month wait to do I cheap way

From some countries, yes. US and Australia, can be ordered online delivered by mail. Must be from same country of driver's license.

In the UK you can get an International Driving Licence by taking your UK driving licence and a passport photo to the Post Office. You pay £5 and it is valid for 12 months. But you need to do it before you leave the UK. They will issue it to you over the counter.

No. You have to get one in person in the UK, you can't get one online.

The IDP is only valid if presented with your driving licence when requested.

If you've brought your UK driving licence it should be a simple process to get the 2yr temporary driving licence. There's plenty of websites explaining the process, medical 100baht, certificate of residence, and allow for a day at the Department for Land and Transport. No need to use an agent.

Australia you can. You can apply on line and for $40 extra it is priority posted. I got mine seven days after applying

If you have a Thai licence, you can apply for an international licence

Unlikely. Only the issuing country of your national driving license can issue those. I doubt they would issue you one remotely and send it to Thailand.

You could alternatively consider getting a Thai driver license. They are rather easy and cheap to come by. Either make a complete new one, or have your national license converted. The latter might involve quite some bureaucracy.

I think it has to be issued in same country as your driving license is from

No you need from your Country