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May 20, 2025
4 days ago
Jonas ***********
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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



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!
Nov 6, 2024
7 months ago
Bet ******
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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!
Apr 11, 2024
a year ago
Mark ********
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*Edited*

Does anyone know how obtain an IDL in pattaya? I am from the US looking to drive a car in Thailand, Long story short i accidentally forgot mines cause i was going to miss my flight..
Dec 25, 2021
3 years ago
David **********
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ADVISE PLEASE

I am in Thialand for to month's I have a full UK driving licence can I drive here on my licence?
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