All persons riding a motor cycle in Thailand require an IDP that verifies they have passed a motor cycle test in their respective country. I visit Thailand regularly and always bring a IDP that show the classes of vehicle I can ride/drive. I too was stopped in Thailand last visit by the very friendly Police and was asked for my documents. I showed my passport, IDP and original licence photographed on my phone and was let on my way without a fine. The only other way around it is to take your motor cycle test in Thailand. And one last thing people - ALWAYS wear a helmet (I know you were wearing one, I saw it) Too many idiots from around the world jump on a bike and end up in hospital from lack of riding experience. Thailand has an appalling road safety record. Be safe.
The last two times I’ve gotten the IDP at AAA here in the USA they told me they no longer stamp the motorcycle endorsement , (2023, 2024 ) I asked them if they would please stamp it because I don’t want any issues in Thailand , which thankfully they did ,( I honestly don’t know if the Thai police would accept it if they had refused to stamp it )….so this winter coming up I’m going to go to a different AAA branch ,…I hope they don’t refuse to stamp the motorcycle part ( Ive had my motorcycle license here in the U.S for over 40 years )as I’m going to just get my Thai drivers license ( in my mind I have to believe if they don’t stamp it it’s as good as useless )
Why they gave you a ticket if you got your Philippines driver's licence? Drivers holding a valid driving licence of the 10 ASEAN member countries can use their national driver's license in the nine other countries without the need to obtain an IDP. These countries are Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.
Drivers holding a valid driver's license of the 10 ASEAN member countries can use their national driver's license in the nine other countries without the need to obtain an IDP. These countries are Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines.
@@passportbroasia the Philippines drivers license doesn’t have a chip. Their ACR card does but it’s pretty much useless. I think it will just depend on the officer. But Chiang Mai was known for pulling over foreigners. I didn’t see it last time I was there about a month ago.
@@tomsaway123 "People who are residents in Thailand (on a non-immigrant visa) are required to obtain a Thai driving license in order to legally drive a car or a motorbike."?
Okay, so... Thai Road Traffic Act, B.E. 2522 (1979). Section 42: Anyone wishing to drive a motor vehicle on public roads must possess an appropriate driver’s license. Foreign drivers can drive with a valid driver’s license from their home country if it is accompanied by an IDP or in accordance with treaties between Thailand and the foreign government. (Source: ChatGPT translation of the Thai Road Traffic Act) "What about the traffic act? You don't care?" What's up with the hostility and rudeness? The ticket has already been issued, and it's unlikely that the staff working the tills can just cancel it, and just because you're showing him some random website where it says you don't need one doesn't mean it's true. Thai's need an IDP to drive in most US states too, by the way... What would happen if you drove in the states without the right license? You'd get a hefty fine, potential court, and definitely impoundment. As a foreigner living here I love this country to bits, but really dislike the sense of superiority some people from the west come here with... The police here aren't always right, but in this case they were just doing their job truthfully and honestly, and treated you way better than most US cops treat us back home. Something to reflect on...
I handed him my Philippines drivers license.. He should not have given me a ticket. I'm back in Chiang Mai now. This time I went to the police station first before renting a motorbike. They said it's legal to drive with a Philippines license. I should have not gotten a ticket.
All persons riding a motor cycle in Thailand require an IDP that verifies they have passed a motor cycle test in their respective country.
I visit Thailand regularly and always bring a IDP that show the classes of vehicle I can ride/drive. I too was stopped in Thailand last visit by the very friendly Police and was asked for my documents. I showed my passport, IDP and original licence photographed on my phone and was let on my way without a fine.
The only other way around it is to take your motor cycle test in Thailand.
And one last thing people - ALWAYS wear a helmet (I know you were wearing one, I saw it)
Too many idiots from around the world jump on a bike and end up in hospital from lack of riding experience. Thailand has an appalling road safety record. Be safe.
The last two times I’ve gotten the IDP at AAA here in the USA they told me they no longer stamp the motorcycle endorsement , (2023, 2024 ) I asked them if they would please stamp it because I don’t want any issues in Thailand , which thankfully they did ,( I honestly don’t know if the Thai police would accept it if they had refused to stamp it )….so this winter coming up I’m going to go to a different AAA branch ,…I hope they don’t refuse to stamp the motorcycle part ( Ive had my motorcycle license here in the U.S for over 40 years )as I’m going to just get my Thai drivers license ( in my mind I have to believe if they don’t stamp it it’s as good as useless )
Good advice!
Just another irresponsible driver on streets 🤦♂️
Do you happen to have the photo of the signed receipt that they gave you?
@@ViratxDoodle no
Why they gave you a ticket if you got your Philippines driver's licence?
Drivers holding a valid driving licence of the 10 ASEAN member countries can use their national driver's license in the nine other countries without the need to obtain an IDP. These countries are Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.
Good question. I didn’t know that. Thanks
They let you film this?
I know what you mean.. it was just hanging around my neck. I acted like it wasn’t turned on.
Interesting that you tried to tell them what their traffic laws are. I guess you put a lot of faith in the internet. Ba ha ha ha.
Drivers holding a valid driver's license of the 10 ASEAN member countries can use their national driver's license in the nine other countries without the need to obtain an IDP. These countries are Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines.
@tomsaway123 is your card chipped though?
@@passportbroasia the Philippines drivers license doesn’t have a chip. Their ACR card does but it’s pretty much useless. I think it will just depend on the officer. But Chiang Mai was known for pulling over foreigners. I didn’t see it last time I was there about a month ago.
You had Philippines licence?
Yes. It’s what I handed to him.
@@tomsaway123 "People who are residents in Thailand (on a non-immigrant visa) are required to obtain a Thai driving license in order to legally drive a car or a motorbike."?
Okay, so... Thai Road Traffic Act, B.E. 2522 (1979). Section 42: Anyone wishing to drive a motor vehicle on public roads must possess an appropriate driver’s license. Foreign drivers can drive with a valid driver’s license from their home country if it is accompanied by an IDP or in accordance with treaties between Thailand and the foreign government. (Source: ChatGPT translation of the Thai Road Traffic Act)
"What about the traffic act? You don't care?" What's up with the hostility and rudeness? The ticket has already been issued, and it's unlikely that the staff working the tills can just cancel it, and just because you're showing him some random website where it says you don't need one doesn't mean it's true.
Thai's need an IDP to drive in most US states too, by the way... What would happen if you drove in the states without the right license? You'd get a hefty fine, potential court, and definitely impoundment.
As a foreigner living here I love this country to bits, but really dislike the sense of superiority some people from the west come here with... The police here aren't always right, but in this case they were just doing their job truthfully and honestly, and treated you way better than most US cops treat us back home. Something to reflect on...
I handed him my Philippines drivers license.. He should not have given me a ticket. I'm back in Chiang Mai now. This time I went to the police station first before renting a motorbike. They said it's legal to drive with a Philippines license. I should have not gotten a ticket.