Did you know this?

This could be really useful for anyone driving in Thailand – or planning to use a Thai license abroad. I just came across this info, and I wanted to check if it’s still accurate. Maybe someone here can confirm?

Here’s what I read:

Starting May 1, the Department of Land Transport in Thailand announced a new update:

A new type of international driving license will be available. And this one is special—it’s valid for 3 years and recognized in 84 countries under the 1968 Vienna Convention.

Up until now, Thai international driving permits were only valid for 1 year and recognized in 101 countries, mostly under the older 1949 Geneva Convention.

This change means that:

• Thailand is stepping in line with the Vienna standard

• Thai licenses will now be accepted in countries that follow the 1968 agreement (like much of Europe)

• And Thailand may also start accepting international permits from those same Vienna countries in return

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Can anyone confirm if this is already in effect?

And has anyone already applied for the new 3-year version?

This could be a big deal for a lot of us – especially those who travel frequently or want to drive abroad without renewing every year!

I am busy organisimg an international driving permit(IDP). Do the Thai traffic officers require the hard copy of the IDP or will a digital copy suffice?

Home country driving license from South Africa.

TIA

Google told me that my International Drivers Permit and UK License can cover me for 1 year driving in Thailand.

I have the DTV, so does that 1 year cover renew every time I re-enter Thailand after the 180 days of the DTV?

I visit my wife in Thailand once or twice a year. Is it possible for me to get a Thai driving licence?

How can i get a Thai drivers license?

IDP international driving license / insurance question.

I'm a regular visitor to Sakon Nakhon and have a couple of people who kindly let me use their cars when I visit. I have an IDP with my full British driving license but am unsure if the owners insurance will cover me for the odd days that I borrow a car.

Later this year I'm moving to Thailand under a DTV visa an I'll probably take the Thai driving test as well to be sure.

Any advice or info appreciated.

Thanks :)

Hi all!

My 2-year temporary Thai driver's license is due next year January, and as far as I can see, I can only renew for 5 years license 3 months before that.

I would like to get an IDP in Thailand. Did anyone do this while on temporary license? Or can you renew to 5 years license earlier?

I would like to travel in May and do a road trip abroad but my IDP has expired from my home country. The only way to get a new IDP from my home country is by going to the municipality there, the embassy cannot issue it. 😌

Does anybody/ business in Jomtien, do car license for farang. Thank you for any response.

Hi everyone,

I'm from America and am planning to be in Thailand and drive from Bangkok to Phuket from 16th of December to 4th January and i would like to ask, if it's feasible to do the trip and still enjoy it.

How is the weather? Is the journey still worth it even in cold or hot?

Please come with other ideas, that could give us a better journey for my first visiting in Thailand. Anyone that can assist me can DM for more informations about Thailand.

Thank you much for your advise.

Hello everyone, I was wondering if someone could please help me out as I can't seem to find the right information online.

I've got a motorcycle licence from my homecountry and I intend to hire a scooter but I'd of course like to have all of my documents correct

My question is, if I bring my licence could I get an IDP while in Thailand?

Thanks!