Bkkbound04 Posted March 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Hi Guys, well I just spoke with the rep from Budget, I asked about the insurance cover when using a UK standard license, she was very clear I do not need an international license, they will accept the UK licence in the event of an accident. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkkbound04 Posted March 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 as you're in London you can pick up an international driving permit at any post office in your lunch hour, it only takes 10 minutes. quote] Unfortunately very few post offices issue them, my nearest in London is Trafalgar Sq and is just inconvienient. I've asked budget to email me and confirm acceptance of a UK license. JP JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palatkik Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Yes, see if you can get it in writing as it doesn't make sense to me. A UK license is not valid so neither would the insurance be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotover Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I have a Thai drivers license, but also keep a couple of International Drivers Licenses in case I am stopped for a (real or imagined) infraction, then I give them my IDP instead of having the Thai DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkkbound04 Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Got a email reply from Budget, they require International License and UK license. No acknowledgment of the conversation I'd had with one of their staff who said something totally different. Apparantly I can get one at heathrow on the way. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 when i rented from Budget on Phuket in february, i did not need any international driver license! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkkbound04 Posted April 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 ya... well, as i've said earlier I too have not even produced any sort of driving licnse for budget the last few years but as seen in the thread, the weight of evidence and written requirements require one. That'll make my GF happy she proved me wrong. :smirk: JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zion Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 We've had this discussion several times I recall and everyone agrees getting stopped by the cops with or without an IDP seems to make little difference. However depending where your original license comes from ( link here for UK licenses http://www.theaa.com/getaway/idp/index.html ) there seems to be a requirement to have an IDP. I always keep mine up to date by post each year as I need it elsewhere also. Afaik you cannot get a Thai DL on certain kinds of visas. it does make a difference, at least in phuket. cops would not accept a foreign licence at road blocks etc. They wanted local or IDL. For both cars and motobikes. And the times when the proper docs were produced we were on our way without any further ado/or having to part with money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Yes, I show my IDL and many times the police have said, "very good"...and I was on my way. There are soooo many Thais that are under age and driving without a license, you have the correct docs, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zion Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Yes, I show my IDL and many times the police have said, "very good"...and I was on my way. There are soooo many Thais that are under age and driving without a license, you have the correct docs, no problem. yup, and just to clarify, i asked the police and they clarified that by law you can only drive in thailand with a local licence or IDL. Whether car rental agencies or police enforce it is another matter, as with all their other laws... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.