INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE
February 2002: Please note anyone on a UN driving license these are not valid if purchased in Thailand. A company in Bangkok was issuing these but we have been told they are illegal and you should write back to the company for a refund.
An international driver's license is accepted in Thailand as long as its valid normally 3 months. A foreign license holds no weight here. If you decide to stay in Thailand you should obtain a Thai license. Some Insurance companies will put in fine print in Thai that you must be the holder of a CURRENT DRIVERS LICENSE which means a THAI DRIVERS' LICENSE not an international to claim insurance if you have an accident. To obtain an International license you must take documents to the Vehicle Registration Division of the Communication Transport Agency (opposite Chatuchak Park), Poholythin Rd, Bangkok, Tel: (02) 272-3615. Application can also be made at the Vehicle Registration Office in Chiang Mai located on Chiangmai-Hangdong Rd. tel (053) 270-411 as well as other registered Centres. Allow one month for issuance & mail delivery from Bangkok.

Firstly, you must apply for your Thai driving license in the province that you live in. For example, if you live in Sukhothai province, do not apply in Bangkok or Chiangmai. Most registration Offices have English speaking staff. Local province offices cannot issue International Driving licenses as you need some English expertise to do the translation. We have just been told you cannot create an international driving license from your Thai one until you have held it for at least a year? this may not be the case in your Province though. What you need:
1. Affidavit of residence executed at your Embassy or Consulate. English translation is OK.
2. Thai Driver's license which has been renewed for the second year.
3. Work Permit.
4. 2 photos size 1 1/2" X 21/2"
5. Copy of Passport & visa page

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