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Driving here: IDP or a Thai licence

According to the Transport Ministry, foreigners can drive with a valid Thai licence, a valid International Driving Permit (IDP), or a licence from an ASEAN country. To convert a foreign licence, residents need their passport, a certificate of residence, a medical certificate, the foreign licence, and a DLT e-learning certificate. Helmets are compulsory on motorbikes.

Sources: thailand.prd.go.th · www.gov.uk

As featured in The Thai Brief #3. Check hours, prices and dates with the venue or official source before you go.