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Can I use my Singapore driving license to rent a car in Thailand?

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Jul 14, 2024
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Alfred *****
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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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@Andrew ****
 thks
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Yes
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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
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@Patrick ********
 no need because the license is in English.
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@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.
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@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.
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@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 Thailand
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@Michael *******
 yes. That's absolutely correct.
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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
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@Michael *******
 thanks for confirming this !! Much appreciated 😊
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Troy ******
Google has your answer
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Jo **********
Troy Copp this group gives better information than google
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