What is the fine for no licence
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What's the actual fine for no license? It won't do me any good to get an international license bc my license is only good for cars not bikes bc the bikes in the states are much bigger than here and require a special license. I will get my Thai license once I get my non B visa but it will be maybe another month before I can do that. In Chiang Mai they just want a bribe around 400 baht but will try and take you for more but will also settle for whatever you have on hand. I would purposely only have a couple hundred baht for this reason but managed to miss the stops. I was just wondering if it was the same here or not until I can get my Thai license. TIA
What is the fine for no licence
So you are another guy that likes to break the law, would you drive a bike back home without a licence. why not ask the question how do I get a Thai driver licence for a small c.c. engine bike.
Re: Police checkpoints in Hua Hin
The fine for Thais is 200 baht, last I checked.
Get an international license though. The fellas here have no idea how to read the thing, they just want to see it and your photo on it. I've been driving on an international car-only license for years now (Geko and other moaners, save your breath/keystrokes), and they let me go with a smile every time.
Get an international license though. The fellas here have no idea how to read the thing, they just want to see it and your photo on it. I've been driving on an international car-only license for years now (Geko and other moaners, save your breath/keystrokes), and they let me go with a smile every time.
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Re: Police checkpoints in Hua Hin
What happens of you are involved in a serious accident? Insurance not valid? Is it worth it?moater wrote:The fine for Thais is 200 baht, last I checked.
Get an international license though. The fellas here have no idea how to read the thing, they just want to see it and your photo on it. I've been driving on an international car-only license for years now (Geko and other moaners, save your breath/keystrokes), and they let me go with a smile every time.
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My travel insurance actually covers me regardless of whether I have a license or not. This has been tested (not by me, fortunately).
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Re: Police checkpoints in Hua Hin
I have seen an ad in the AWOL news rag for a 5 yr. international license. is this possible? also I've never been able to drive in the country of origin with an international license. any one know about this? thanks.
Re: What is the fine for no licence
You can get an international license in Prachuap: http://www.dlt.go.th/en/international-driving-licence/
But it looks like you need a Thai license before hand according to that page.
It is officially only valid for one year so a 5 year one is probably a scam.
But it looks like you need a Thai license before hand according to that page.
It is officially only valid for one year so a 5 year one is probably a scam.
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But surely, you need a real license before they'll issue you an International licence. If you have a real licence, why get the International licence? It's easy enough to transfer to a Thai licence.
On my last International licence, authority to drive a motorcycle was clearly scored out.
On my last International licence, authority to drive a motorcycle was clearly scored out.
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Re: Police checkpoints in Hua Hin
I doubt this very much. Get a license and don't be foolishmoater wrote:My travel insurance actually covers me regardless of whether I have a license or not. This has been tested (not by me, fortunately).
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From what I remember the 'international licence' is only a translation of your Ferang licence, at least that's the case from the UK.
Easy enough to go to Cha am and get both car and bike licences.
Easy enough to go to Cha am and get both car and bike licences.
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The international license I got in the states (from AAA) is a small booklet with a few pages. Most of it is standard language, what countries participate. At the end is my picture and stamps showing a license for auto and motorbike.
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Re: What is the fine for no licence
I assume you were licenced for both in the States as well.migrant wrote:At the end is my picture and stamps showing a license for auto and motorbike.
Here's the relevant section of my last International licence - the motorcycle bit does not have a stamp:
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Re: What is the fine for no licence
Without being pedantic, or a smart arse, the document is NOT a licence. It is a "permit".
http://www.theaa.com/getaway/idp/
http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/ex ... ailand.pdf
Most other countries also issue them, usually via the local automobile association.
http://www.theaa.com/getaway/idp/
http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/ex ... ailand.pdf
Most other countries also issue them, usually via the local automobile association.
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Re: What is the fine for no licence
international everytime used for last 6 years car and bike renewed in uk 5 pound a year and the officers always look and waved me on why drive or ride without one
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Why, when a Thai licence is so easy to obtain.?
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