International Driving Permits for expats who travel outside of Thailand

[MM 6,562]

I've been in Thailand long enough that my USA driving license expired years ago. I have a valid Thai license for both car and motorbike.

 

When I visit the USA or any other country outside of Thailand, it would be good to have an IDP for my Thai license.

 

Has anyone here ever tried to get one in Thailand?

 

Let me reiterate, this is not from my HOME country, but is from Thailand where I have a valid license.

[MM 6,562]

Seems doable....http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/expats/docs/Intl%20driving%20permit%20issued%20in%20Thailand.pdf

 

It looks like the nearest place to get one is the Chonburi city Land Transport Office, not the one out on 36.

[jacko 8,822]

Seems doable....http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/expats/docs/Intl%20driving%20permit%20issued%20in%20Thailand.pdf

 

It looks like the nearest place to get one is the Chonburi city Land Transport Office, not the one out on 36.

Hmm, that is hardly a convenient place. I too am considering this for a few reasons. My UK licence will have to be put away soon and the Thai one used when/If I rent a car in the UK. The address will no longer apply. They are getting quite 'difficult' when you rent a car in the UK these days (at the airport). I also had an issue with the UK credit card which was apparently a problem for Hertz, but not Avis. Still a problem for me after standing in line so long.