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How can a Thai citizen obtain an International Driver's Permit for temporary use outside Thailand?

Apr 29, 2021
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Greg *********
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How would a Thai citizen obtain an international drivers permit for temporary use outside of Thailand?
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Thai citizens can obtain an International Driver's Permit (IDP) by applying at the driving license center in Thailand, similar to the process that foreigners follow. They will need to provide their Thai ID or passport along with a blue house registration book (tabian bahn). The IDP is usually valid for up to six months in many countries, but specific regulations may vary depending on the country or region.
Terary **********
I just print mine. But you can pay someone to do the same thing.
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Garrett ***********
Any DLT can issue them. Thais and Foriegners need to have a full 5 year drivers license, they will not issue an IDP on a temporary 2 year drivers license.
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Michael ********
Where is she going to drive, if in Asean country its accepted
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Greg *********
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In Canada
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ok never mind that then
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Greg *********
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I think with an IDP she can drive in Canada for up to 5 or 6 months...
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Frédéric ******************
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Depend of the province. Manitoba is 3 months only.
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usually most countries its six months
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John ********
You can get an international permit from the driving licence centre in Bangkok.
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Frédéric ******************
Or any driving license office around Thailand.
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Greg *********
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Jon ********
Thai driving licence is accepted in the UK
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and UK license is accepted in Thailand, no need for an idp
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George *************
The same way a foreigner in Thailand would, with the obvious substitution of a Thai ID or Passport and a blue house registration book (tabian bahn):

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