Is an International Driving License needed for long-term visa holders in Thailand?

Ron That's your source?

"Note: Although International Driving Licences are valid for up to one year after arrival in Thailand, after three months many comprehensive insurance policies are made void if still driving on a foreign licence."

@Sammy ******

I may be wrong, but in all fairness I don't think he is trying to prove anyone wrong. Rather find an official source in order to provide accurate information for this and future inquiries.

These pages are often filled with people giving incorrect advice and using arguments such as "I've been coming to Thailand for years and have never had a problem", etc as proof of a particular rule or law.

When covid restrictions first started so many people argued that the test HAD to be taken within 72 hours when in fact it was results within 72 hours. When questioned they would simply reply "why would you risk it, it is so easy to get the test in that timeframe". Those people failed to consider that just because it was easy in their country it was not in other countries, or even other regions of the same country. Where I'm from in the US I called every single place I could find within a 5 hour driving radius and not a single company, hospital, or clinic guaranteed results any quicker than 3 to 5 business days at the time. It also cost about $200 dollars at the time for results no quicker than the free one I could take just down the road. A significant cost if traveling with a family. All their incorrect advice resulted in was a lot of unnecessary stress and time wasted trying to meet a false requirement. So I appreciate Mr. Hays and others requests for official sources on often contended subjects.

I do agree though, one should absolutely look at the fine print of their insurance, especially regarding motorbikes considering it is rarely if ever covered unless you have a motorbike license in your home country.

@Ron *********

I'm glad to see someone knows the law 👍