Should I accept the offer to use my girlfriend's brother-in-law's car while in Thailand considering insurance implications?

You are aware of nothing, why should be your fault?

If you are to blame and kill someone while driving, you will most likely be paying for their funeral too.

I agree with Si Simon. There are many motorcycles without proper lighs front and back everywhere!

Do not drive after dark unless in Bangkok.

Get a camera installed safest way

Dont

I have the same offer from family.

If anything and I mean anything happens to the car it will be your fault.

Breaks, tyres, timing belt, the list goes on.

I never taken them up on the kind offer.

Make sure it’s first class coverage. I find the insurance coverage is excellent. The other day a motorbike parked an inch from my back left corner while I was in the 7/11 I didn’t notice how close he had (stupidly) parked. But of course technically it was my fault of course. A little crowd formed and fortunately there was a helpful young woman who spoke perfect English. He wanted me to go to the police station. I very politely but very firmly said no way. We call my insurance man who will be here in 30 minutes. He called the cops who showed up 5 minutes later. Two very nice policemen. I showed the police my insurance. The older cop looked at the document with a look of “you’re the first person I’ve seen all week with decent insurance” and gave me smiles and a thumbs up. And he started walking away as he had zero interest. I walked up to him and thanked him and told him I had offered the guy 2000b to save the insurance hassle. He basically told the guy to take my money and be grateful for 2000b for nothing. The point is you need to be polite and sympathetic but firm and fair. Some Falang just can’t do that. That’s the truth. Thai people are very reasonable when you are nice to them. The fellow was all hugs and handshakes before we all left. For something major you need to let the insurance guy deal with it. There is risk when you drive a car. Obviously. You could rent a Mercedes and uniformed chauffeur instead. And still have to pay 2000b. I didn’t notice how close he had (stupidly) parked. But of course technically it was my fault of course. A little crowd formed and fortunately there was a helpful young woman who spoke perfect English. He wanted me to go to the police station. I very politely but very firmly said no way. We call my insurance man who will be here in 30 minutes. He called the cops who showed up 5 minutes later. Two very nice policemen. I showed the police my insurance. The older cop looked at the document with a look of “you’re the first person I’ve seen all week with decent insurance” and gave me smiles and a thumbs up. And he started walking away as he had zero interest. I walked up to him and thanked him and told him I had offered the guy 2000b to save the insurance hassle. He basically told the guy to take my money and be grateful for 2000b for nothing. The point is you need to be polite and sympathetic but firm and fair. Some Falang just can’t do that. That’s the truth. Thai people are very reasonable when you are nice to them. The fellow was all hugs and handshakes before we all left. For something major you need to let the insurance guy deal with it. There is risk when you drive a car. Obviously. You could rent a Mercedes and uniformed chauffeur instead. And still have to pay 2000b. 55555

Driving in Thailand is easy, much the same as the UK, so you will be fine.

There are a few things to watch out for, like giving way (even on roundabouts, when you are already on the roundabout) to cars to the right and roadwork signs in bright orange.

Cars often hogg the r/h lane, so undertaking is the norm here.

Expect lorries to pull out on you at any time and get used to motorbikes being all around you, but they get out of the way.

I've driven 50,000 km in the past 3 years here, with no accidents.

Don’t.

Why on earth would you say you’re aware it will be your fault?

Invest in 2 cheap dashcams, 1 for the front, 1 for the back

Ubers are literally a few dollars

Take a taxi. Safer for you legally in all areas

Highest accident in the world 🌎 don't drive🚗

Get a good mobile cam installed along with "A" insurance, follow traffic laws, and you'll be ok.

Ride apps ..no worries. Probably less expensive in the long run

One of the most dangerous things when driving in Thailand, is undertaking and you not being aware of it.

Don't

Insurance is next to nothing

Nothing comes free in Thailand , be extra careful

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My advice is not to drive if you have never driven on the left side of the road. Motorcycles 🏍 are everywhere and drive in-between cars. When I am in Chiang Mai my Thai finance drives me everywhere.

You’ll need an IDP (1968 version) and a photo driving licence from your own country. Also check the car is fully insured.

Depending on what class grade is the insurance . If it's Class A insurance , it covers anyone with a thailand valid driving licence.