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!

Hello all,

I have recently got DTV visa and will be living at Koh Samui island. I do have an international driving licence for bikes. As my research, for owning a green book I need to have a residential document. But for that, I have to stay at least 3 months. Is it possible for me to purchase a bike and then do the paper work after I got the residential document ? Thank you.

Hi. I am in Thailand on my DTV visa. I am getting closer to the time of my 90-day reporting. Furthermore, I have international driving license, but it is valid only for 3 months in Thailand after crossing the border. I was planning do the reporting and converting my license to Thai one and do 90 days, but there came an opportunity for a border bounce.

Here is my question: I will be in Chiang Rai soon. Is it a good option to do a border bounce to “reset” 90-days and driving license? If so: do I just need to exit Thailand and do I have to come into Laos? If so, for how long do I need to enter Laos?

1h drive sounds tempting in comparison to 3 days spent in Thai immigration and other offices ;-)

Hi, I’m coming to Thailand next month from England for 3 months, girlfriend owns a house and new scooter In Korat, I’ve ridden all over Thailand on bikes over the years, I’m planning on using her scooter to cross boarders into Cambodia, Laos , and Vietnam, I’m on the insurance with permission to use, has anyone had experience crossing borders on bikes they own, and any issues they’ve encountered with authorities ?

Does anyone know the best traveler's insurance for Thailand? Thank you.

Hi I’m traveling to Thailand from USA. I already have my visa, wondering what other requirements are needed. Any advice would be much appreciated. 🙏🏼

It may be obvious but just to be sure is an International Driving License required for the extension of an existing Thai 2 year drivers license?

1. I have 5 years thai driving license. What document do i need to convert in International driving license? Do i need a resident certificate and medical certificate?

2. I have the family member who hold retirement visa need to make re-entry visa before fly out. Does there have any re-entry visa counter near fast lane in Suvarnabhumi Airport?

Thank you!

Is it possible to get a Thai driver's license as a tourist? What is the process/procedures? Requirements? Thx. 🙏

(Canada passport, 30-days visa exempt, expired home DL so can't do IDL.)

What is the process of getting a Thai driver's license when applying for a retirement visa? Thank you.