Answered6 years ago
What is the fine for driving without a license in Thailand?
What s the amount of the fine if police stop me and I don t have any Driver License?
Ps: it s just a curious question, because in my country if it happen u pay between 2500€ 9000€
Ps: it s just a curious question, because in my country if it happen u pay between 2500€ 9000€
Answer summary
In Thailand, if you're stopped by police for driving without a valid driver license, you can expect to face a fine. The maximum fine allowed by law is 1,000 baht, but actual spot fines can vary from 200 to 400 baht depending on the police station and specific circumstances. It's noted that while some officers might demand a bribe, it's recommended to refuse and ask for a ticket instead, which you can pay at the police station within a week.
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Terary **********
When I lived in Bankok the bribe was 300-500 baht, usually 300. In Pattaya the bribe is 500 to 1000 baht. If I am not in a hurry, and they ask for 1000, I tell them to give me the ticket.. The ticket is usually 400 to 500 baht and the inconvenience of going to pay.
แมทธิว **************
Do you have any licence at all ? If so convert it go to the driving test centre they can help, if you don’t have any licence why would you be so disrespectful to Thailand ?
Alwyne ********
@แมทธิว *************
yes you. Are right I not drive here I want to live longer stay safe my friendAlwyne ********
We'll many Thais not have one I can name many ladts
แมทธิว **************
@Alwyne *******
It’s true they don’t but it is there country not his and if he as a foreigner hurt or killed someone not only does every foreigner get a bad name he would be in serious trouble.
Manuel *********
OP@แมทธิว *************
I have international licence, if EVERYONE can read the post from the Beginning to the End can read that it s just CURIOSITY.
Patrik ******
400 bath and keep the ticket it’s valid for 24 hours....or maybe 48 can’t remember
Garrett ***********
Ok, now that everyone got all of that out of their system, can we go back to being helpful and semi civilized please?
Pascal **********
Now 5000
Tiger *****
up to them but generally baht 200 up...
Darren ******
It should be jail , no fine.
Ivan ************
Do not pass go, collect $200
Andrew ********
You are just stupid and reckless if you drive with out one 🤦🏻♂️
Andrew ********
Glad you find funny
@Jacob ********
you tit 
Jacob *********
@Andrew *******
I do find the comment funny Andrew ********
@Jacob ********
let’s hope you don’t get a wiped out by a truck then because I will laugh 
Carl *******
400bht
Kuan ******
This is a complicated question n will depends much on the policeman. No hard n fast rules here..
Ivan ************
But usually, 500B
Alessandro **********
300 to 1000 baht fine or 500 and a wai. It's the same price you pay to get a Thai driver license and sleep safe, just saying.
Dominik **********
500Bt and a Wai 😅😅
Steve *******
Stopped 3 times.
Got a fine for "not wearing a helmet" instead of no license and had to go down to the police station and pay 400 baht every time.
Location: Pattaya and Chiang Rai.
Got a fine for "not wearing a helmet" instead of no license and had to go down to the police station and pay 400 baht every time.
Location: Pattaya and Chiang Rai.
José *************
I drive without a license but that doesn't mean I don't have one. You all are to quick to make a judgement.
Ivan ************
You should be executed, and then deported
José *************
@Ivan ***********
and you should mind your own business. big boys behind keyboards I can handle well. Bet you aren't that brave in real life are you ? 😂😂
Ryan *************
300-500 bhat, usually 300 in isaan, 500 in chiang mai, paid 1000 before but that was on a car tax out, never pay more than 500 or ask to go to station/court.
James **********
Was 200 baht and went right into his pocket. Went the next day and got license, screw them
Dave *******
500 baht, If it goes in their pocket sometimes it doesn’t and they give you a receipt that you can use for the rest of the day. I’ve been asked for 1000 because half was going in their pocket and the other half to the station, told them don’t worry I don’t need a receipt just take the 500.
Oliver ********
fine would only be around 500, but if you plan to do this, make sure you have your dash cam running always, because accidents are common here and the locals rarely admit fault. if it comes down to your word against their word, you are less likely to be believed if driving without a license.
Albert ***********
So stupid, if you will have accident, you will find your self in Bangkok "Hilton"
Albert ***********
@Ivan ***********
yes, you are right, just drive
David *********
If you dont have a licence any insurance will be invalid and if you have an accident even if other persons fault, you will be responsible and could end up in jail, no licence - dont drive - it's that simple.
Claudio *******
@David ********
fake....just only 400 baht
Roy ***********
@David ********
I agree with Garrett on this, it is not true. I experienced myself that for having an accident it is not important if you have al license or not if it is not your fault. If it is not your fault, you will only get the ususal fine. But they did not even ask for my license as it was clear to them it was not my fault.Garrett ***********
@Da***
Fake newsDavid *********
@Garrett **********
what is?Ivan ************
@Da***
it's more serious than that. If you don't have a license, any person with a license is entitled to kill you right there, on the street. No mercy. That's how this works.Garrett ***********
@Da***
Hahahaha, don't make things up.David *********
If you have an accident with no licence and invalid insurance and cannot pay, you will go to jail then deported and banned from Thailand.
David *********
@Garrett **********
if you believe is fake, go ahead and see if I am right or not if it happens?Garrett ***********
@Da***
"even if it's the other person fault, you will be responsible and could end up in jail."
G*
Depends on the area. Once I get caught in Surasak. Got the ticket with 1000thb fine, when I went to the police station just paid 400thb.
Chester ********
the standard is 500bhat....however like everything here depends the situation and how the officer is.. I have known people to argue the 500 then the police pick at other things like having pillion pegs still out with no pillion and escalated the situation to 2000baht
James **************
400
John ****************
In Colorado it is an ARREST
Todd *********
@Jo**
u haven’t added anything intelligent yetJohn ****************
@Todd ********
on that count U R wrong again.. the only one - seems U can't enough
Andrew-Clifford ********
@John *******
same in the UK , arrest because no insurance and vehicle seizedJohn ****************
@Andrew-Clifford *******
separate issues hereIvan ************
@John *******
and it's about as relevant to this question as your mention of what they do in ColoradoJohn ****************
Ivan ************
And acquitted
@Jo**
John ****************
@Ivan ***********
jury or judge has final judgement - could be mitigating issues or 'nulification' - either way you were WRONG ! Ivan ************
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John ****************
@Ivan ***********
U said, "they can shoot you..." Wrong! They cannot - hence the officer arrested & charged... FOCUS man...Ivan ************
In Minnesota they can shoot you
John ****************
@Ivan ***********
bullshitJohn ****************
@Ivan ***********
bullshitJohn ****************
Now you have a different tact; a new unwarranted attack... How dumb RU ? FOCUS man...!!!
John ****************
@Todd ********
again, unwarranted personal attacks as U have nothing intelligent to add...John ****************
@Todd ********
ha I knew that about you alreadyTodd *********
@Jo**
the great thing is that when you encounter unconscionably stupid, vacuous, low IQ, useless pricks, online. U can simply block them... enjoy the window licking dipshit John ****************
@Todd ********
can't get enough abuse.. but have no more profanity and ranting ...John ****************
@Todd ********
more tripe - adding irrelavent political tripe to your already deep piles...Todd *********
@Jo**
brainless tripe like ‘in Colorado it’s an ARREST’ 😂 I could pick any of your delusional, Trumpian sense of superiority but your psychiatrist is better equipped to death with your narcissistic paranoia than I am. 🍻 John ****************
@Todd ********
U R the only keyboard warrior here... adding only brainless tripe & profanity...Todd *********
@Jo**
one of many reasons not to live in USAJohn ****************
@Todd ********
Well, then you don't understand the law - which is a good thing. The PD in-car laptop can identify IF you actually have a valid license (but forgot to bring it along). Then, no arrest. But if U R NOT a licensed driver in the U.S. - well, U likely have some explaining to do to avoid arrest. Remember, most ( if not all U.S. police have a great deal of "discretion".John ****************
@Todd ********
555Todd *********
@Jo**
u must be struggling to grasp converation basics. Or ur just dumb as a rock. Let me guess... English is your only language 😂😂😂. Nobody gives a rat’s ass about Colorado. Or driving in the USA. Carry on with your day John ****************
@Todd ********
how dumb R. U ??? Or, is English your 2nd language? Maybe a seriously limited vocabulary or anger issues ( just a couple of possibilities) force you to use inappropriate wording.(BS) instead of engaging in intelligent discussion.Ivan ************
@Jo**
how is this relevantTodd *********
lol. Ur making me laugh. U offered your bullshit opinion. Thx 🙏
John ****************
@Todd ********
Still not educated, hey - putting words in other commentator's missive. You must be a real sad sack... but, that might sound like opinion...Todd *********
@Jo**
again - thx for your opinionJohn ****************
@Todd ********
not opinion - I never said opinion. FactTodd *********
@Jo**
educated? The offering of your opinion hardly qualifies as such. 😂😂😂 Watching the lemmings finding their way out of 🇺🇸 is fun though John ****************
@Todd ********
Well, again U R wrong, & even when educated refuse reality.Todd *********
@Jo**
like I said - one more reason to not live in that rapidly declining shithole 
Leslie *******
if license at Hotel?
Bizkit ******
Depends on how much the police officer demand for? Try ask him in good manner!
Steve *********
Just tell them your daddy owns Red Bull
Harry *********
If you don’t have a license you are not covered with insurance. Not wise
Andrew *******
A licence so easy to get especially Friday afternoons
Ivan ************
Come on, it's not necessarily that easy. Some immigration offices won't issue a certificate of residence (which is usually needed for a DL) if you haven't done a 90 day report for example. Catch 22.
Andrew *********
Got fined B300 for no mud guards on a new pick up!
Andrew *********
Usually B 400-500i fine is usual for most things
Andrew *********
Got stopped doing 120 in 100 zone B 1000 fine, but my wife went into one and the poor policeman, thought I come to work to escape this, reduced to B400 !
Yvor ***********
Stupid question and stupid man...
Tom *******
200-500 depending how nice of your smile.
No smile.. no pass 🤣
No smile.. no pass 🤣
Alan *******
realistic answer
Yvor ***********
@Tom ******
stupid answer .Ivan ************
I think
@Yv**
not have nice smileTom *******
@Yvor **********
stupid!
Oliver ********
@Tom ******
my boxing Boys Tom *******
@Oliver *******
I like the end bit with 10 Thais, I wish I have many Thai friends. Must be fun.😄Good luck for you.
Oliver ********
@Tom ******
Well here where i am they only take farang but , if you have a thai on the back they normally let you pass .. And i also go sometimes with 10 thais together but One time they wanted US to stop but the thai he didnt Care just kept on going didnt even come after usTom *******
@Oliver *******
me too hardly get stopped but where I used to stay the police care more( catch😁)for not to wear the helmet not driving license..Oliver ********
@Yvor **********
NOT really i drive everyday without licens and i Been stopped 1 time In 7 Months Yvor ***********
@Tom ******
, no licence no drive, this stupidité.
Tod *********
What is the amount of maximum fine you can get if they write you a ticket?
OR
What is the amount that they usually extort from you as a bribe so you don't get a ticket written?
OR
What is the amount that they usually extort from you as a bribe so you don't get a ticket written?
Oliver ********
500 bath
Jean-Francois ***********
100-.
Shane **********
Death by hanging.
Hannes *********
Getting into an accident (or traffic violation) in any foreign country is a bad experience. Even if you were innocent, you will be guilty. No insurance will cover you. Depending where you are in Asia, it’s best to negotiate a deal with the policeman that stopped you and pay on the spot. Question: did you loose your drivers license, or did it expire, or you don’t have one?
And Michael and Makhulu it’s really not helpful to be this rude.
And Michael and Makhulu it’s really not helpful to be this rude.
Alex ********
@Hannes ********
I had a bad accident driving to Korat when I rearended a car that braked for no reason in fast lane. Cops witnessed what happened.
Thought I was going to get screwed.
Police first dealt with thai guy.
The Thai driver got 4,000 in fines. And he was asking for compensation.
Policeman got his number and told him to drive away.
I hung around 20 minutes cops not talking to me.
Finally one of the cops asked me why I am still waiting.
I asked if I am in trouble.
"No....you good....you go!"
No fi e no nothing!
Mark ******
@Alex *******
I had a similar experience. On motorbike. Car pulled out in front of traffic (moving about 50 km/h), car in front of me braked hard, I clipped their rear bumper and side fender and ended up in a ditch next to the car that pulled out, and had stopped, with just a few scratches. Police witnessed the whole thing. Was prepared for the worse. After talking with both drivers....they asked where I lived and was I ok. They said the two car insurances would take care of the damage, "no pay". Not sure what would have transpired if police were not there. Miracles do happen. Alex ********
@Mark *****
not enough people speak up about good things that happen.Although I know cops can be bad I sometimes wonder if mythology makes them seem worse.
Andy ******
@Alex *******
fuck you got off lightly go do the lottery lucky fucker
Fred *********
Deportation 😂😂
Chris ************
A few years ago, if you paid tea money, the police office would arrest you and the govt would give him
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bht. So pay the fine and get a receipt. Not worth it guysGarrett ***********
@Ch***
Fake newsChris ************
@Garrett **********
nope, because they showed a motorcyclist getting charged for bribing with 100bht. The first to get charged. Garrett ***********
@Ch***
HahahahahaChris ************
@Garrett **********
but got cancelled after 2 x 10,000 was given Hahaha.Sorry didn't know it was cancelled. Goes to show having stayed here that long, don't bother about these things. I thought 2 yrs ago, it was 2014. Lol
Chris ************
@Garrett **********
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@Garrett **********
about 2 yrs ago. Garrett ***********
@Ch***
Have a link?
Joe ***********
you ll meet alot of nice men in the jail shower
Paj **********
jail
James ********
@Patrick *********
5 years. Lol Paj **********
@James *******
minimum 🤣🤣🤣James ********
Christina *********
Not even a license for your country, and car or bike?
But yeah if you don’t have a license don’t drive....
But yeah if you don’t have a license don’t drive....
David **********
Depends how much they like you and if you smile or not. Not smart to drive without a license though.
Gordon *********
no license don't drive dick head
Chester ********
if that were the case 50% of thais would have to stop driving....dick head
Gordon *********
@Chester *******
it's there country show some respect dick head Chester ********
@Gor***
TF ? you really are a cooked unit huh
Andrew ********
500Bt
Ken ********
A couple of hundred
David ****************
Do you actually get a Thai license? Whenever I travel to Thailand I get a international license from AAA in the USA
Garrett ***********
@Da***
International driving permit is permitted for use in Thailand. Some people live here though and have a Thai driving license. If you don't have a license from your home country, it's difficult to get a Thai license. David ****************
@Garrett **********
yes I was thinking if you lived there long term like I plan to in a couple years I would get a Thai licenseGarrett ***********
@Da***
Make sure to get a motorcycle endorsement on your US license if you don't have one already. With the IDP from AAA, go to any land transport office in Thailand. It takes about an hour, cost less than 300 baht, and you've got one for 2 years. 
Mike **********
International license is fine for “short stay”. I had to pay a small parking fine when here on visa exempt, “tourist”, and my international license acquired in the US was no problem. For those with long stay visas, Thai license recommended.
Scott *********
No insurance will cover you or your victims. No hospital will admit you if you can't pay.
Stupid decision.
Is there a reason you don't have a licence? ,ponder that question instead.
Stupid decision.
Is there a reason you don't have a licence? ,ponder that question instead.
Scott *********
Simon Baumann if you bothered to check
He has edited the post after my comment.
Yes I can read.
And no. I don't want him driving on any road near me or my friends without a licence.
He has edited the post after my comment.
Yes I can read.
And no. I don't want him driving on any road near me or my friends without a licence.
Garrett ***********
@Sc***
Any hospital will provide emergency care, just like most anywhere in the world, regardless of your ability to pay. It's a law, a hospital CANNOT refuse care. Scott *********
@Garrett **********
they only have to patch you up enough to surviveScott *********
@Ivan ***********
that's great news for you. Hope your 100% now.Ivan ************
@Sc***
I was in hospital for two months after an accident here. There was no talk of money until I was totally fixed and discharged. Other than the surgeon looking after my case told me to not worry about it until they had fixed me up 100%.
Grantio ***************
400 max anywhere. Some idiots here want give there money away up to them. Biggest fine for driving here is if your vehicle is too loud. 1000. Jumping a red light half that. But can hit you for other things to bump up price.
Ken ***********
At present, driving without a licence carries a maximum penalty of 1,000 baht and/or one month in jail. Motorists face a maximum fine of 2,000 baht if they drive when their licence has expired, been seized or withdrawn from use
Andy *********
@Ken ******
I'm hearing if your licence has expired it is still valid for up to 3 months after the expiry date. I have not had this confirmed.
Moaya **********
Old school Tea money in your passport was 500 baht ... someone needs to show you how yo do that correctly ...
Makhulu ***************
Never mind about how much the fine is if you don’t have a licence then don’t drive.and if you get stopped and you ain’t got a licence I hope they send you to jail.
Makhulu ***************
Simon Baumann come again
Makhulu ***************
Whatever you say Michael and once again it’s fuck not fuk you illiterate pos
Arnond **********
@Makhulu *******
theres no freedom of speech in thailand, jack assMakhulu ***************
Russell ********
@Makhulu *******
there is freedom of speech and then there is being a ass and you are a massive ass so get back under your freedom of speech rock Makhulu ***************
@Russell *******
if you say so russ you said grow a pair and come see meRussell ********
@Makhulu *******
and I know what nonce is Russell ********
@Makhulu *******
I didn’t threaten anyone saying around here is when your balls drop is a sign you are a man not a little boy Makhulu ***************
@Russell *******
you threatening me now nonce as for fat boy it’s a saying we use around here nonce you threatening a disabled person does that me you feel big fat boyRussell ********
@Makhulu *******
fat boy is that the best you can come up with are you still in kindergarten grow some balls and come see me when they drop Makhulu ***************
@Russell *******
whatever you say fat boy Makhulu ***************
Michael Coaty lol I do but it’s fuck not fuk you making me laugh now buddy have a good day x
Makhulu ***************
Michael Coaty if you’re going to have a go then please spell correctly it’s fuck not fuk
Makhulu ***************
Michael Coaty here we go bring it on and I dint say he killed anyone I said if he did not he did
Makhulu ***************
Michael Coaty how wrong you are as cunts are useful I ain’t would you be saying this if the idiot ran into you or killed your loved one Michael
Russell ********
@Makhulu *******
he was asking for advice not a lecture Makhulu ***************
@Russell *******
if I wanted your input I would of asked you for it Makhulu ***************
@Russell *******
which rock is that then.freedom of speech Russell ********
@Makhulu *******
I guessing if people wanted your input they would have asked you so get back under the rock you crawled out from Makhulu ***************
@Russell *******
there’s enough idiots in thailand with licences let alone 1 without 
Dale *******
@Makhulu *******
constructiveGarrett ***********
Maximum fine allowed by law is 1000 baht. Spot fine varies by police station from 200-400 baht. If they request more money say no, you want the ticket. You have 7 days to go pay it at the police station.
Note: The law prior to last year authorized the police to hold a license until you went to the police station and paid the fine. An amendment was past in 2019 prohibiting that anymore, however most reports I've seen indicate police will still hold your license or ID card until the fine is paid.
Note: The law prior to last year authorized the police to hold a license until you went to the police station and paid the fine. An amendment was past in 2019 prohibiting that anymore, however most reports I've seen indicate police will still hold your license or ID card until the fine is paid.
Jim *********
bribes vary by location
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