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What are the best places to rent a scooter in Patong, Phuket, and how common is police enforcement for licenses?
Hi everyone! Currently here in Phuket (Patong area). I’m looking for recommendations for a reliable and legit company to hire a scooter from?
Also is it common to get pulled over by police to check for license etc?
Also is it common to get pulled over by police to check for license etc?
Answer summary
A user in Patong, Phuket is seeking recommendations for reliable scooter rental companies and asking about the likelihood of being pulled over by the police for license checks. Several commenters shared personal experiences with police checkpoints, noting that checks for licenses and helmets are common, and that an international driver's permit with a motorcycle endorsement is required. Recommendations for scooter rental companies included 'Jackun' and 'Dang Boss Carrent,' with assurances of good service and rates.
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Darren ************
Ask the hotel where you stay they may help with the rental
John **********
I was at Bangla Rd and the beach today and watched the MIB pull over approx 20 bikers. All with no helmets. All in 30 mins..
Michael ******
don't break the law and they don't get paid, simple
Danny ********
Good payday for the corrupt police
Sarah *********
OPThanks everyone for the advice
Victoria *******
Got stopped in Patong today but they let me go without checking anything
Edward *******
Оливер *********
089 044 3035 jackun
Very reliable! Will deliver bike to you and pick it up at the end!
No ripp off, good rates.
Rented myself from him!
Very reliable! Will deliver bike to you and pick it up at the end!
No ripp off, good rates.
Rented myself from him!
Tom ********
Been back in Thailand 3 weeks now. My first week I hit 3 checkpoints for license and helmet check
Glyn *********
@Tom *******
are you wearing a helmet,is your licence correct, is your insurance correct. If the answer us yes then what is your problem.
Jeff ********
Police bad for checkpoint.
Tom ********
@Glyn ********
yes, all is correct , but how would you feel being stopped at a checkpoint 3 times in one week. I know it's SOP here, but this is ridiculous
Marguyvin **********
@Tom *******
Economy is down...so they'll find any excuse for a pay-off. ;)
Brett **********
@Tom *******
were you wearing a helmut?Tom ********
@Brett *********
always
Zap **********
Yes going through check stops is very common and international driver's permit with motorcycle endorsement required
Paul ********
Police need money so will pull you over everywhere for no hat and licence
Оливер *********
@Paul *******
that is not quite true! If you wear a helmet you very unlikely get stopped by the cops!
Karim ***************
@Оливер ********
bollox. There are certain locations where you have police and avoid. They pull you over even with a helmet and will find something wrong… Licence Is their go to fine.Оливер *********
@Karim **************
never had this problem in over twenty years 😎Victoria *******
Every time I been pulled into a check I was wearing a hemet
Paul ********
@Оливер ********
if the police want money they will find somethingОливер *********
@Paul *******
never got stopped in three month! Maybe they can smell my Thai licence😅Activity
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