News Forum - How to get an international driving permit in Thailand

[Thaiger]

Are you planning a trip to Thailand and wondering how to get an international driving permit in Thailand? Look no further! An international driving permit, also known as an  (IDP), is an essential document that allows you to drive legally in foreign countries. In Thailand, it is a crucial document that not …

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[Ramanathan.P]

Please note that it would be more easier to get the IDP from their home country before coming to Thailand. Those on tourists visa cannot get any driving license in Thailand. I have personally checked with the authorities in Sukohthai during my previous visit. Unless the person is on long term visa and have employer recommendations or other means of solid and valid reason, it would be not possible to get a local driving license for tourists who are on a short term visit. 

[Faz]

6 minutes ago, Ramanathan.P said:

Those on tourists visa cannot get any driving license in Thailand.

You can obtain the 2-year temporary Thai driving licence as a tourist, but not the 5-year licence without Non Immigrant status. Try a different DLT office than Sukonthai.
https://www.dlt.go.th/en/renew-license/

[TheDirtyDurian]

20 minutes ago, Ramanathan.P said:

Please note that it would be more easier to get the IDP from their home country before coming to Thailand. Those on tourists visa cannot get any driving license in Thailand. I have personally checked with the authorities in Sukohthai during my previous visit. Unless the person is on long term visa and have employer recommendations or other means of solid and valid reason, it would be not possible to get a local driving license for tourists who are on a short term visit. 

It's Thailand. Anything is possible. A blind man can obtain a driving license if the price is right.