Motorbikes in thailand

**ch1ldofthemoon** · 28-02-2010, 01:25 PM

I was reading today,in the Phuket gazette,and it said that to ride a motorbike in Thailand,you have to have a Thai driving license.

Phuket: MOTORBIKES: Let's get honest with tourists

I always thought an International drivers license was enough....?

**blackgang** · 28-02-2010, 02:26 PM

I would imagine that it has motorcycle as well as car listed on the license doesn't it.?

Most states have the listing for what ever you are required to have a different cert for.

**dirtydog** · 28-02-2010, 03:40 PM

perhaps the law should be changed to allow foreign motorbike riders to ride legally in Thailand on a foreign motorcycle license.

It doesn't mention international license in the article at all.

Originally Posted by ch1ldofthemoon

I always thought an International drivers license was enough....?

It is.

**Marmite the Dog** · 28-02-2010, 04:35 PM

A UK one works as well.

**jandajoy** · 28-02-2010, 05:11 PM

Is an old fashioned, no photo, green printed, UK licence good? Valid to 2025.

**Marmite the Dog** · 28-02-2010, 06:43 PM

^ Have a look at your insurance policy and let me know if you (or the missus) finds a reference to driving licenses...

**SunTzu** · 28-02-2010, 08:20 PM

200B for a car or 100B on a motorcycle will beat any licence

**jandajoy** · 28-02-2010, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Have a look at your insurance policy

What insurance policy ????

**Cenovis** · 28-02-2010, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

A UK one works as well.

Just if they want, so its down to the Policeman checking the licence.

**maraudingscot** · 08-03-2010, 06:33 PM

The Thai consulate web site says that an Thai driving license or International Driving license is required to DRIVE in Thailand, people will rent you a bike/car on a UK one, but it is illegal to drive without the required license!

BIB will be happy

**Marmite the Dog** · 08-03-2010, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by maraudingscot

The Thai consulate web site says that an Thai driving license or International Driving license is required to DRIVE in Thailand, people will rent you a bike/car on a UK one, but it is illegal to drive without the required license!

Well, the driving licence centre says you can use a UK licence for 12 months, and seeing as the police wont check your passport, probably much longer.

**Minty4Thai** · 12-03-2010, 03:59 PM

Although i have a full UK Licence not once did a motorcycle rental place ask for my Licence at all. Just a copy of my passport, Nor did the vehicle rental company i used on numerous occasions.

And ive always been under the impression that all you need is a UK driving licence anyway. I never bothered obtaining an internation driving licence.

Seems to me that the Gazette is full of Nonsense.

**Pink Panty** · 12-03-2010, 04:04 PM

you will only need the thai driving licence to show that you're living in thailand. Then you will not get a foreigner charge when you're want to go to the zoo or water fall!!

**troehr** · 05-04-2010, 05:07 PM

An international drivers license is only valid if you have a valid license from your country to go with it. It also must have the motorcycle stamp and corresponding certification on your home country license if you are driving a scooter or motorcycle here.. Also, even though an international drivers license is valid for a year, in Thailand it is only valid for three months.

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