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Can I hire a motorcycle in Thailand with an OA visa before applying for a new driver's license?
Thai Visa RegulationsDriving License in ThailandMotorcycle RentalInternational Driving PermitCOVID-19 Impact on LicensingExpiration of Driver's License
Apr 25, 2021
5 years ago
Wyn **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have been told that you cant apply for a new drivers licence until 21st October. Anyone know for sure and does it mean i cannot hire a motorcycle after 3 months in the country on an OA visa. Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquired about the timeline for applying for a new driver's license in Thailand and whether they could rent a motorcycle after three months on an OA visa. Comments from the community suggest that individuals can generally drive on an expired license for up to a year if they have booked a renewal appointment due to COVID-19 flexibility. UK license holders can drive in Thailand due to international agreements, while another user clarified the distinctions for US license holders. Overall, flexibility in the regulations exists, but it's advisable to verify current laws and requirements.
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Tim *******
A friend did his last Friday. But things do rapidly change. I would give it a shot.
Wyn **********
ORIGINAL POSTERThis would be my first Thai licence.
Sa **********
@Wyn *********
wife went this morning Had to book test for 30th July Wyn **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sa *********
is it her first license or renewSa **********
@Wyn *********
renewWyn **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sa *********
thanks for thatReply to
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Bobby ********
Which country are you from?
Wyn **********
ORIGINAL POSTERBobby ********
Wyn Williams. UK is a signatory to the 1948 Geneva Convention, as is Thailand, so you can drive on your UK licence in Thailand no problem.
Tim *******
@Bobby *******
Only for three months. Bobby ********
Tim Rhind. Wrong
William **********
@Bobby *******
is this the same for US or not? Bobby ********
William Luttrell. If the US is a signatory to the convention then it's the same
Mark ******
@Bobby *******
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%20do%20need%20to%20have,this%20article%20is%20for%20you.Bobby ********
Mark Gale. That's someone's blog dude! 🤣. Refer to the the regulation which is the law!
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Alan *********
Was waiting since January then I managed to renew beginning of this month I was lucky .
Steven ********************
1 year permitted
Wayne ********
the authorities seem to be flexible my drivers license expired august last year and earliest appointment due covid was dec but they made it clear we could drive for upto a year in expired license once u made booking they have u a slip of paper with appointment time u could also use to verify you went to do it so i don’t think you will have any issues
Alan *********
@Wayne *******
more importantly contact your insurance company in writing to get confirmation your insurance still valid. Wayne ********
@Alan ********
yes you right Reply to
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Gordon *********
Use your passport
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