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International Drivers Permit vs British Driving Licence...
International Drivers Permit vs British Driving Licence...
International Drivers Permit vs British Driving Licence...
Hello
Does anyone have the definitive answer to this question:
Can I hire a motorcycle in Thailand and drive it legally with only a British Driving Licence?
There seems to be a lot of conflicting information around as to whether or not an International Drivers Permit is required, or if the national licence will suffice...
Cheers
Kittenpooh
#1 kittenpooh has been a member since 10/2/2007. Posts: 3
I've hired dozens and dozens of motorbikes in Thailand and have never, ever been asked for any kind of licensewhatsoever. I suppose theoretically you'd need an international licence but I'd be amazed if a motorcycle shop refused to hire you a bike because you only had a UK licence.
#2 somtam2000 has been a member since 21/1/2004. Location: Indonesia. Posts: 7,863
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just for fun, i typed "international driver's license" into my internet search engine. half the websites that came up wanted to sell one to me, and the other half were warning what a scam it is. to echo somtam's comments, i've similarly hired scores of motorbikes in thailand and laos and never been asked for any ID other than a passport, which they typically hold as collateral for the bike.
#3 exacto has been a member since 12/2/2006. Location: United States. Posts: 2,753
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alternatively, you could get a fake one from Kao Sarn road .... :P
#4 grantroger has been a member since 25/10/2006. Posts: 16
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