Is it advisable to hire a driver for a long-distance trip in Thailand without a valid license?

@Aaron ******

not without a license

if involved in an accident with serious property or body damage, no license means no insurance coverage, and can result in serious financial or criminal charges. As some have advised, how can anyone know that a "one off" six hour plus drive will be completed without incident? Is it worth the gamble?

Also, an important question, and can prove critical to a farang driver, do you have additional private insurance for ur car, beyond the minimal that comes with the annual registration? Even with another driver, this insurance is still needed.

Don't just think about getting caught without license. The bigger issue is when you're involved in an accident. Not those small ones that can be settled with cash. Those big ones that involves tow truck, police and insurance companies.

Just because it doesn't happen to you, doesn't mean it won't happen to someone else. You might be very careful when on the road but you are sharing the road with other drivers that might not be as careful as you.

@Rob *****

everything is fine as long you are not involved in an accident.

Do you know Monopoly? Go over prison and start again. But not in Thailand anymore.

Jese, it's a 2 day thing cost almost nothing and you are on the safe side.

Who ever things it's fun here driving without ID: good luck.

@R**

I actually got stopped driving a car in Ubon Ratchathani going to Kalisin a couple years ago, only looking for drivers license. Never anywhere else in Thailand. I agree though, I'd just make the drive too.

@Michael *******

what happens if you have an accident while driving without a valid license? Will the insurance company cover your claim? I'm not trying to be a wise guy but I've heard insurance will not cover you without a valid license.