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: 7,933
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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: 2,759
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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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