Will insurance companies cover drivers with an International Drivers License in Thailand?

@Cory *********

hi , the permit is valid for one year like you say, but i read somewhere its only usable for upto 3 months in Thailand .

@John *********

finally a proper response from someone who knows. By the way my country, issue IDP that is valid for 3 years!

@John *********

perfect answer 100% correct.

@Steve *******

As a tourist I have been getting IDLs from the NRMA -which is the NSW Australian multi umbrella insurance roadside assistance organisation - for years. Nothing shonky about these . Read their details . It is my understanding that without it travel insurance in the event of an accident is void.

I also carry my drivers licences from Australia and HK when in Thailand. However , yes they have to be converted to a local license after several months.

Mine is valid for one year.

It cannot be sent to me overseas so must be obtained prior to departure.

I have to provide a passport photo and ID checks for it.

@Av *********

if you got a permit from AAA it’s valid and yes need it to drive in Thailand if you don’t have a Thai license. The international driver licenses sold in Thailand is not legal.

@Av *********

I had that liscence when I visited here and the first few months I moved here. When I was stopped, the cop only wanted to see the international one. I always got it at CAA in canada before coming here. One year, I didn't get it ( only canadian licence ) and got a 400 baht ticket in hua hin.

@Av *********

The AAA issues an IDP not a licence. That's what I'm talking about. If you use the wrong terminology it's YOUR problem! 🤣

@Av *********

it's written on the front - this isn't hard, I even shared a picture. The terminolgy is important as scammers sell licenses.

@Av *********

Actually Duncan is right. An IDP is just a translation of your national driving licence. You need a Thai licence if you're driving in Thailand for more than a few months.

@Duncan ******

well when I went into AAA and ordered it, they always use the word license....i think you are just picking on words and terms....

@Av *********

you're using an Internatiional Driving Permit permited by international treaty, not a license. So-called internatiinal licenses are a scam.

@Steve *******

actually in thailand once, the cop was mad that I only had a Washington license, he said where is your international..which was at my dad's so he followed me home to get it before he would let me go. He said american licenses without international didn't count because we drive on the different side of the road.

@Steve *******

I have been using AAA International License for years around the world which has been recognized and respected everytime I had a run in with international law enforcements........not sure what the heck you are talking about...but AAA licenses have always worked for moi

@Stuart *********

even though the IDL isn't valid, that doesn't mean that the OP doesn't have a validly issued license from his home country which otherwise complies with international requirements

@Garrett **********

international driving license exist. I got mine issued from my country and it allows me to drive in many countries, including Thailand for 3 years.

@Garrett **********

you need a TM30 not a certificate of residency