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Can I use my Singapore driving license to rent a car in Thailand?
Thank you for adding me . Just wanted to check, with a Singapore driving licence, can I use it to rent a car in thailand? I had remembered, but uncertain, about Asean countries accepting each other's country drivers licence. Thank Q I A !
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Yes, you can use your Singapore driving license to rent a car in Thailand under the ASEAN agreement, provided it is a full driving license (not a temporary permit). However, it's advisable to carry an international driving permit as well, since local police may not be familiar with the ASEAN agreement.
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Andrew *****
Yes you can. All SEA licenses can drive in SEA countries according to the agreement. Best to have a copy of the agreement on your phone
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Alfred *****
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thksJo **********
Yes
Patrick *********
Yes you can use your Singapore license in Thailand, as long as it's not a temporary Permit. It must be the full 5 year one.
But beware that the police may not know about the ASEAN agreement and still try to fine you.
To be 100% safe, get a international permit from Singapore
But beware that the police may not know about the ASEAN agreement and still try to fine you.
To be 100% safe, get a international permit from Singapore
Jo **********
@Patrick ********
no need because the license is in English.Alfred *****
OP@Patrick ********
that's what I am concerned about, that the traffic police does not know about the arrangements with other ASEAN countries driving permits. But I have the valid driving licence, driving for last 30 odd years. Thank you for your response.Jo **********
@Alfred ****
DO NOT WORRY. The license is in English so it’s not an issue. I have been stopped 3 times by police only twice they asked for license which is Dutch they don’t care.Alfred *****
OP@Jo *********
thks 🙂Michael ********
@Patrick ********
Singapore has a provisional license then license (once pass test) is valid till you are 65. There is no 2 year 5 year thing for Singaporeans thats ThailandAlfred *****
OP@Michael *******
yes. That's absolutely correct.Patrick *********
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Michael ********
Yes you can its under the Asean agreement, same as I can use my Thai one in Singapore.
But be warned its nothing like driving in Singapore
But be warned its nothing like driving in Singapore
Alfred *****
OP@Michael *******
thanks for confirming this !! Much appreciated 😊
Troy ******
Google has your answer
Jo **********
Troy Copp this group gives better information than google
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