Expensive Day in Pattaya - Know Before you Come!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- Most of the traffic fines have sharply increased in Thailand, it has been the talk of the town here in Pattaya. We go out to determine if the new higher fines are now in place and discuss the rules, which may spare you an expensive day in Pattaya during your next trip.
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hey great video. Just to say, my experience is that even with an international licence you have to have a motorcycle stamp on it to avoid a fine. Maybe it’s changed now. hope so!
Absolutely, you can not operate a class of vehicle here which you are unlicensed for in your home country. 👍🙏
Yes as you ride motorcycle
You need to have motorcycle license stamped
Huh, A D/L is a license to drive. Period
the permit validates your licence the next time tell him to do one
@@Rdimbus in the limits of the issuing County, period.
As a rule, I get the international driving /riding permit every time. Helmet on every trip as well, so easy and less hassle. Great advice as usual Lucas. Great vlog. 🙏
Thanks Doug 👍🙏
Even with IDP or international driver permit, it has to specify motorcycle and not just automobile.
Yes, should mirror whatever classes are on your drivers license.
I was going to ask about this -if Thailand recognizes endorsements
@@BobTX041966 yes. My IDP shows my motorcycle endorsement on it.
Sorry but i disagree, here in Hua Hin these fines are for farang only…….driving around Hua Hin Thai people ride 4 on a motorbike and no helmet and police look the other way…….good info Lucas!
Yes, Hua Hin police have always been famous for doing the opposite of doing their job.
Agreed, I got fined in Hua Hin there were hundreds of Thais driving by with no helmet
It's been my experience that police are profiling obvious tourists too. Personally stopped driving scooters w/o international licence there years back after having been stopped by police 4 times in a 3 week vacation. Once on a busy road with 1000s of Thais, many w/o helmets passing w/o being stopped before jumping out in the road to stop the tall white dudes. Some police check points were so notorious for stopping farang that expats recommended to pretend not noticing - cause the police would always find something to fine you for. Maybe things are changing nowadays though.
@@capio78 im not sure why anyone would willingly not wear a helmet?
It’s widely advertised in advance, it’s for your own safety, and it’ll be the law of the land. Who cares of Thais are not getting fined, you are and you are a guest in their country. Just either wear the darn helmet, or stop whining. 👍
When in a foreign country it's always better to follow the rules. Unnecessary trouble is not worth the hassle. Yes the fine is reasonably cheap compared to the West. But who needs that hassle?
Good video Loucas 👍✌️🙏
Thanks Rich, yes, I agree.
Think it's more of the principal about who they target...
PROVIDING ONE CAN KEEP UP WITH THE RULES (as this nation is slap happy to change, update, strike down, etc. the rules. Last year? get caught with the herb, sit in jail for months before a trial, maybe 20 yrs....NOW? the smell is everywhere, buds for sale everywhere)
If the new fines turn out to be evenly applied to both Thai locals and tourists, the increase is a great idea (and great start) to improving road safety in Thailand. As I’m sure you are aware, Thailand has a history of having a high rate of road fatalities each year. I’m not sure why anyone these days would ride a scooter without a helmet, so maybe the higher fines are what is needed to get people to comply with road safety for their own benefit.
GREAT VIDEO TOPIC 👍👍👍👍👍
When i first came to Pattaya for a visit in 2007 i was advised to get an international license before going. I was in the USA, So i went to Triple A, it took me around 15 minutes and cost $15 dollars back then. Personally i do think they target foreigners differently than Thai people. I think just as many Thai's will get pulled over for not having a helmet, but with foreigners the police will sometimes try to get extra money out of you. Before covid the police stops were getting out of control. I was stopped three times in one day just going from Jomtien to Pattaya and back in an hours time. And at one police stop the cop asked me for my book, but i never carry my green book with me. And he ticketed me, one time the police man said that my bike didn't have original paint, and he acted like he was going to ticket me for it, but then i said to him that i just got the bike registered and they said my bike was ok for registration. So then the cop said for me to go and he didn't ticket me, but if i was on holliday and didnt speak up for my self, he probably would've pocketed some money from me, one time a few years ago i was driving a car outside of Pattaya and i was in the far left lane on Sukumvit Rd, and the light turned red as i was coming up to it, but i stayed in the left lane because i had to turn left at a shop right past the light, but there was a car behind me who wanted to go left, so to be a good guy i tried to pull halfway into the lane next to me so the car behind me could turn, and as soon as i pulled to the right, a cop jumped out that was hiding around the corner just waiting for people who did the exact same thing that i did, and he took my license and said i had to follow him to the station a few blocks away, and when i went inside this really small station. There was a higher up officer behind the desk, and i sat in front of him with my thai girl friend as he wrote a fine on a little piece of paper, and then he asked me for 1000 baht, i couldn't believe it was so much money but i handed him a thousand baht bill, and he looked at me right in my eyes and smiled as he slowly put my 1000 baht bill into his shirt pocket. Like he was rubbing it in my face, and he made it very clear that the money was for him. Not for the police station. Another time i got pulled over on my motorbike even though i had a helmet on and so did my cute thai girl friend who i had been with for around six months, when i got off the bike the cop didnt ask me for anything, he just started talking to my girl friend for almost ten minutes. And then he finally looked over my bike and said i could go, so when he walked away i said to my girlfriend, what was the long conversation about. And she said the entire conversation was him asking her about me, and when she said i was her boyfriend, the cop spent ten minutes telling her how a foreign man will just use her and cheat on her left and right. And how she shouldnt waist her time with me.
It used to be years ago that if a foreigner had his helmet on and his registration showing on the bike, and you showed a thai license at a police stop. They would would usually just waive you on. But now they try to invent other things to get you for, like the blinkers aren't original. Or some other made up bullcrap. But i am not saying that this will always happen. But sometimes it will.
You should make a video asking foreigners why they think they are targeted different then thai people. And ask them to leave there stories in the comments.
Thx for the info 👍
I stayed almost in a year in Phuket and at the check points, the police rarely stopped locals, even those not wearing helmets. They specifically targeted foreignhers with helmet and licence checks. Even if a thai was riding with me not wearing a helmet he or she were never checked. And at my 2 stays at Pattaya, it was the same. Maybe in non tourist areas, the check the locals but in tourist areas, they definetely target the farangs.
Many saying that about Phuket, interesting.
I saw that as well. I made a video riding in pattaya and I got pulled over at that very same spot...Hilton. While I was there, I only saw non looking Thai getting pulled over. Dark skin Asians were invisible to the cops.. A fair skin couple was pulled over. They looked Korean from far away but they were thai. The cop did write the driver a ticket for expired license. My friend translated the conversation, when I sent him the video. I wasn't charged...but he tried.
Phuket targets tourists I know that for a fact but the rest of the country as soon as they see me they let me right through every check point no license for 15 years just one ticket in Phuket and it wasn't much ..... I will get it now that I'm retired and here full time because if you do get in a wreck it won't be good and being in a foreign country one should obey the law.
Phuket is Mafia home and perfection of tourism scams, no other place is more fucked up in Thailand and I travel all over the country over 30years now. Country side is usually more relaxed and equally to everyone passing by. Never had a bad experience in rural Thailand with police, in Nakluea they set the tourist trap checkpoint just opposite a school and all the kids were driving by underage with 5 people without been stopped the time my license was checked. Usually travel with the international license and had a local license for many years in Thailand because of my longer winter escape vacations. But that is every time a two day job to renew that local license. One at immigration with the landlord and another one at department of transportation.
Good information. I am sure it will be appreciated by folks planning trips there. Thanks for the update.
Our pleasure Eleanor, Thanks 👍🙏
Really good info. Thanks Mr R4K. Happy travels and stay safe. God bless You guys👍🏿.
Thanks Antonio 👍🙏
Excellent info! Thx
Glad it was helpful!
Great information Thank you.
Thanks for posting ✌🏼🏴
great information Lucas great warnings nice to see your vlogs always 👍💯🙏🏻
Thanks Uzi 👍🙏
What a great 'heads up' for those not in the know.......... and nice one for up to the minute kerbside confirmation of the latest regs from the 'boys in brown'...............................
Great info.
Glad it was helpful!
Woow. Good blog. Thank you. Happy birthday. Last week or two. Happy day. Hapoy life. Enjoy life be safe. Good vblog....
Nice video mate. I remember when they brought in the 5k baht fines for seat-belts about 5 years ago. Lasted about 5 mins. I also used to take a motocy from lower Suk to Pinklao 5 times a week (it's a long and some would say suicidal ride), not always with a helmet (in the early days when i was pissed and didn't know any better). Never stopped or fined. But, please wear a helmet everyone. I've seen too many smashed farang scooter riders bodies dead or unconscious on the side of that road on that hill road from Chaweng to Lamai on Samui, I've lost count.
Thanks for sharing Nick 👍🙏
Yes more inclined. I am in Bangkok right now and hadn’t heard of this. I was thinking of renting a scooter next week to go to Chonburi so I appreciate this info. Kob khun krub
Good Info, glad I like to walk or take a baht bus !!
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With fines going up,I have to wonder if T money will go up as well? Great video and as always contents are something that we need to know. Many thanks.
My helmet got stolen from the underground in our building a couple weeks ago. Very rare occurrence. Thing is it's an extra large and I had to look everywhere to find one that fit. I found it in Bangkok at a now closed store. Couldn't find a replacement. Anyway I live in Jomtien and often ride around without one here but if my wife and I go shopping at Central we always wear them as they pull everyone over checking licenses and helmets. Never seen one in Jomtien. Until the other night. We went for dinner at the local market and got pulled over. Wife had hers on. 200 baht fine the night before the new fines were reported to start. Went to pay the fine at Pattaya Police and wife told me she would go pay. She paid 200 as a Thai. I put the bike in her name so that's why she got away with it. Farang paying beside her for no helmet paid 500. Seems to be different rules. Got a new helmet large size through Lazada. One more thing. We were told by Honda to not keep the bike title in the bike because if it gets stolen the person can sell it so we didn't. Cop told me it's a fine not to have it with the bike. Police Station said to photo copy it and keep that with bike. Finally, if you're here for long term get your Thai Drivers License. It's not a big deal and worth it and good throughout SEA.
I keep a digital image of the green book on my phone, that seems to be ok. Just an idea but it's worked for me. I even showed the wrong green book photo one time, because I have 4 of them on my phone and they said it was ok 😂
@@Rides4Kickz Great advice. Thanks
If they are still trading there is a bike accessories shop on 3rd road near AO Carhire I got my L (61cm) there.
@@paul_om4822 Thanks dude. I went to multiple shops and the biggest I found was a large. I require XL. Got it on-line. Good enough for now. Cheers
Very informative thanks
Glad it was helpful!
@@Rides4Kickz I will be at the Baracuda hotel October I think u did a video on it
I'm glad I found your Chanel. You got a new subscriber. If you don't mind me asking; how old are you guys ?
Thanks Lucas .
Welcome Denny 👍🙏
Back in the day, the guy that would drive me from the apartment to the end of the soi had a toy helmet for people to wear. It was from like a g.i. Joe Halloween costume. Apparently back then (2003) it was good enough to keep the tickets away. It didn't exactly inspire confidence in staying alive.
GLAD to see it!! Love to see the increases in the speeding and wrong-way driving tickets too!! Just need ENFORCED!
Mr. its a wet dream in making (!) its more a hypothetical thing ( don't fool yourself )
Great information. I spent the month of June, 2022 in Ko Samui, Thailand and didn't wear a helmet. Never got pulled over by police.
Thanks for the Video Lucas, arriving in 48-hrs & got my International driving permit as always.
Although it’s relieving that fines are not hiked yet but On many of my previous visits I have seen tourist being targeted & thais were let go for no helmet.
Unfortunately in Thailand they do not accept driving license issued in our home country which is ridiculous but again that’s the law of the land.
Have a great time in BKK & hope to meet you in next couple of days.
Cheers !!
Safe travels, have a great trip
Nicely put, Lucas. Good to know and be prepared. The Dolphin roundabout has had quite a few check points in the past.
International Driving Licenses are easy to obtain in the USA. AAA ( Automobile Club) provides them and you don’t need to be a member put you will pay a little more for it. I believe $30
Wonder if the helmet law also applies to bicycles
Don't think it applies to bicycles Andrew, that includes the ebikes as well.
@@Rides4Kickz you need to wear a helmit no matter what you ride, wherever you ride in the world. But in Thailand the drivers are rubbish and don't give a crap about anyone else, in a car or on a bike. just wear a helmit
If someone is not willing to take safety protections to keep themselves out of harms way, then why would they be trusted to be safe enough drivers to not put others in harm's way? I got hurt from a car wreck. Fell asleep driving. My fault, drove while exhausted after working very long hours. I was the only person injured, but the guilt of that accident is something I can never be rid of. Not a sob story but just bring to light, the reality of taking driving seriously and the possible repercussions of not doing so. I'm glad to see them do this. Some of the driving in Thailand seems like people playing chicken. LOL. Great Video man. Very important stuff here.
Thanks for sharing Robert 👍🙏
good info on the paper work. As for the language Thai; doing a course right now to help, may know a few words and put to together a simple sentence, not sure if they will get my accent, lol lol even some people in Canada don't get that..lol lol
And as usually a few nice ladies on this vid as well, you do good work on the ladies just before they look ur way.. nice view of the lady in white and black and low cut top..lol you could say boobalicious at the 9:38 mark not sure if that's a word or not but we all know the picture...
Thx Lucas
Thanks Antio, Cheers!
Great info, just returned from Pattaya I noticed a lot more police checkpoints and they were pulling everyone.
Hired a bike for 1 week all I was asked for was my passport, I asked whether I was insured, no don't crash was the response.
Always had a helmet on.
Missing Pattaya already.
Haha, good stuff Paul, thanks 🤣👍🙏
I was In Pattaya in May and was stopped by police on my motorbike 4 times in 3 days. but as I had a helmet and a motorbike licence and international permit it was no problem. Been fined few times before and got tired of it.
In the UK an international driving permit can be had at the post office for £5 you can check the DVLA site for countries that require a permit.
Great video Loucous, thanks.
Another thing to know is if you get an international driver's license you must have the motorcycle stamp to drive a motorcycle or scooter in Thailand. Without the stamp you could get a ticket in Thailand.
One year my friend who has a motorcycle license here in Texas went to AAA to get his international driver's license and they did not stamp the motorcycle license part of the international driver's license. He got three tickets at three different check points during his holiday.
Not sure if it true but I also heard that driving with out an international driver's license (with out the motorcycle stamp if riding a motorcycle) will cause your travel insurance to be void. Take care.
I meant to say the international driver's license would be void if you have a wreck. Definitely something to check into before you get to Thailand.
Yes Dave, need to have a motorcycle endorsement or class on your regular license for it to carry over on your IDP 👍
I have always worn a helmet having been trained to do so. However, once on a beer-run my helmet was stolen while I was inside the store and I was forced to ride helmet-less the two blocks back to my residence. I initially wore an open face helmet then a full face when I got into racing. Helmets are optional after having your license for one year where I live.
Although I had an International Drivers license when I first visited Thailand, after witnessing the traffic from the back of a Tuk-tuk in Bangkok, I decided to trust my transportation needs to the locals. Surprising how fast a motorcycle taxi can get through the back alleys to your destination.
All good info Lucas....thank you....but I found on any given day that even having all the requirements in place they still find something to ping you so can donate to policeman’s Ball....
It’s not the fine that hurts it’s the long excruciating pain of waiting in the police fines department that hurts 🤪
Where is this mysterious policeman's Ball? I always hear about it 🤣😂👍🙏
@@Rides4Kickz 🤣🤣yup it’s one of the great mysteries of the Pattaya police department....
@@Rides4Kickz Its in their pockets mate thats where the balls are held 😁
Lucas, I would definitely get an International. Just flat out avoid the issue.
Thanks for the content!
Peace,
Jim
Thanks Jiim 👍
Thais mentality about safety should be the focus, larger fines will hopefully be a deterant about riding raw!
I think it may make a dent in some of the raw 😂👍🙏
Never ride raw in Thailand Mr 🥓🙏👍
@@KippaxInThailand true story 🙏🏻🤣
Sir, Still waiting (and hoping) you are going to review the various dispensaries and options in Pattaya, you usually are first! Some vloggers already have covered the BKK scene, thanks!
Very professional couple...
I have spent a lot of time there, and I did the IDL and wore a helmet all the time, regardless of fines. I even got my Thai Driver License when I was there, but because of Covid it is expired, I think, so I will have to get another one when I move back there, probably next year. I ride a big bike here at home in the US, so that may have some impact on my feelings as well.
Informative video, thumbs 👆 Hope the new laws will save some lives
In the US, go to AAA for your IDP. FYI it’s only good for 90 days after your entry.
Hey Loucas, my understanding is that in order to use an International License you must have the equivalent license in your home country. That is to say that you must have a motorcycle license in your home country in order to ride a motorcycle with the International Permit. That may just be as far as travel insurance is concerned but still a very important detail.
yes, that is the way I understand it as well. The IDP mirrors your license including the class of vehicle, so if you are not licensed to operate motorcycle in your home country you are not licensed here even with the IDP.
@@Rides4Kickz I sure would like to know if a Motorcycle "stamp" is needed for the 150cc class scooters. I was under the impression that is needed only for a larger engine displacement bike. Any thoughts?
@@cabowabo5557 good question but I understand you need it for anything 150 and above. Even if you never plan on getting a motorcycle, it may be a good idea to take a motorcycle training class (they provide the motorcycle). Not only do you get the motorcycle endorsement but you get invaluable training that even if you think you're a veteran rider, you'll learn or hone your skills. Then no worries at all when you travel and rent a scooter or motorcycle.
UPDATE: According to several Google searches, regardless of the CC, you need a motorcycle endorsement to ride legally in Thailand.
Also, if you have travel health insurance while in Thailand that covers motorbike crashes, if you don't have a motorcycle endorsement should you get into a crash, the insurance will not cover you as you were technically driving illegally.
An IDP for canadian include to drive a scooter. In Canada a scooter is 50 cc max. But the IDP include a scooter fir the county that you visit. What is the max cc for a scooter in Thailand?
Laundry lady looked very nice👍
Have a great day Lucas 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇹🇭🙏🤟🍺
You too Erikh 👍🙏
I’ve never been to Thailand but after watching your and other YT videos, there’s no way I would ever ride a scooter without a helmet. As far as the mask/helmet paradox, I think the newness plays a role in compliance.
I have lived in Thailand for 20 years. As far as helmet wearing is concerned there is no change from the 50-50 ratio of helmet wearers or otherwise in all that time. Plenty of talk and little or nothing in the way of enforcement of much of any of the traffic laws! And the places I have lived, includes Khon Kaen, Surat Thani, Chiang Mai, Lamphun and for the last 5 years in Lampang. The checkpoints I am familiar with currently are manned around only twice a month for about two hours. Back on precise topic is the current structure of fines that is not limited to helmets but the wearing of car seat belts and in particular those of children where special seats have been stipulated. The laws of helmet wearing haven't changed, only the increase in the fines, It is worth noting also that even when fines are imposed a great proportion of them are completely ignored. I think that the B2,000 fine for not wearing a helmet should be enforced now! There does does need to be some flexibility in timing about children's seats that will involve expense that many people will have difficulty with and the three months "non-enforcement" I can see as being reasonable. I would remind everyone that to conform to the traffic laws costs nothing! But conform to the laws for safety reasons not just because of the law!
Nice video
Thanks
I'm also from Australia and purchased the internationally approved motorbike licence. Pulled over many times and the thai police were so happy. They actually took my licence and showed the 5 tourists on bikes behind me what to do. The officer even showed all his comrads what one looks like.
But, mainly is because if I don't have a licence means if I a crash my insurance would be void.
The only place I ride scooters was in koh lanta. Two different trips, but its sleepy their, but I didn't have a driving licence. But I do wear a helmet lol
I wouldn't ride a scooter without a helmet. Also got international driving license £5 50 from post office in uk . Cheers Lucas good info
Thanks for passing on this fine increase info to everyone. Like you said, intl drivers license are easily available in one's home country also. If folks just want to drink and not worry, Bolt cars are available at such a cheap price. Yes the villages do live in a different system where no one seems to wear a helmet and the police do not hassle folks about it. Hey, what cop wants to be known for giving eight year olds a hard time 🤪
That would be a Good Cop who might just have saved some 8 y/o kids life.
No excuses for anyone. I had to clean up someone's body parts off the road surface. Anyone who objects to the laws or fines should be made to go out to fatal accidents with the Cops, then, go to the house to tell the family the bad news.
Big fan of Bolt myself 👍
I was pulled over 4 times on my last visit back in May. The first time was for no helmet, and paid 400 baht on the spot! The other 3 times they were checking my documents.
Hey Lucas, I'm in Hua Hin and I always wear my helmet 9I was fined once a few years ago) and have an International license from Australia which I renew each year. it seems to state that 'vehicles for which the permit is valid includes -motorcycles, cars and mini vans - it then has a section at the bottom for exclusions "the holder of this permit is deprived the right to drive in (country)...
in Australia you get the IDP from ... RAC ... Royal Automobile Club
Good info in this video, as a visitor I was targeted while on a motorbike. I had my helmet on but was still waved over at checkpoint on second road across Terminal 21. While I was there another foreigner was also stopped and they had a helmet on but a few locals drove by not a problem without a helmet.
on short visits yes bring the international driver thing. In the USA you can get one from the local AAA office. But all it is is a document that says you have a USA license. But if renting a bike, you can give them that to hold and then hang on to your real license so it doesn't get lost
In Canada, you can get your internal driver's license at most CAA travel shops... That's where I got mine a few times... I think they are only good for 12 months at a time... also..you will need to bring a passport-size photo with you to get one... Drive safe!
cant beat the baht bus
Wow those increases are huge. Ive only had 2 fines in Pattaya and none in Phuket. Ridden a bike alot in both. Seriously ur crazy not to wear a helmet doesnt matter where u are in the world. I usually scope where the checkpoints are and avoid them. I remember paying a fine at the Pattaya police station, there was definitely way more thais than farangs there. Alot of the thai were bemused that they had been stopped and fined .... wow those fine changes are going to change alot of driving habits ......
Good job broo...Thanks for the info... I never drive with helmet ( 2/300 tip ) , i will take international license right now , because sametime have many police and no recibe tips... :-)
Great 👍
Apart from a bit of bureaucratic hassle, which a driving school or agency can help you with - it's really not that difficult to get a motorcycle driving license in Thailand.
Perhaps a good idea if you plan to stay a while.
Absolutely, highly recommended 👍
In the US you can get an international permit the American Automobile Association (AAA).
International driving permit here in the UK just £5.50 available from certain post offices…
My thought has always been that if you are not legally driving/riding then it would affect your insurance if there was an accident. Fines have never been part of the equation for me.
Lucas very very good advice. I always have my international licence only 6.70 a year . And you now your going to need it and to be fair thia police are always fair if you have ever thing in place 🙏🙏
Come to Pa Tong on Phuket, the only people they stop are non Thai's, I see it every day out side my condo on the road to the south of the island.
You can only get an international driving permit in your home country. I have not been in my country since 2015. IDP are only valud for 1 year that means you have to return home annually if you travel to different countries. Here in Moscow they accept my expired license card from my home country.
Already have my permit. AAA here in Kansas was 30 bucks.
Nice 👍👍
A grown man doing a wheelie on a Bicycle🤦♂Thanks for the heads up Lucas 👍,Maybe 3 times out of hundreds iv'e worn or been offered a helmet using a MB taxi .I remember the last one i wore was wafer thin and didn't fit or do up properly 🙄Massive hike in fines will hit the Thai's but even more for the tourists
TescoLotus used to sell a very basic helmet for about 300 baht! Less than even the existing fine.
Phuket is rife for fines now & the new 1 is for Vaping which I'm hearing of fines of 30k plus in Chalong area.
oh wow, thanks for sharing. 👍🙏
There is an old song from a TV series: "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time."
IN CANADA, IT IS CAA CANADIAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION THIS IS WHERE YOU GET YOUR INTERNATIONAAL DRIVERS LICENSE
I have been married to a Thai lady for 17 years ; and of course many trips to Thailand/iv never been to Pattay ; and have now wish to ever visit;
This time I have my International Driving Permit. Leaving Saturday morning for Pattaya. I'll say Hello if I see you. ☺
Safe travels 👍🙏
Good video very informative. I watched the police in front of the police station one day and it did not look to me that they favored pulling in foreigners. I wear a helmet for my own personal safety so I am good there. My tax and insurance is paid up so good there too. I have a Thai license. On rare occasions they will ask to see a copy of your green book, what they look for is the line where the last tax was paid. Not sure but maybe the title page showing the owner too, I got nabbed 200 B for that one a few years back. Never carry the green book with you except for when you are paying the tax and insurance. When I get caught in a check point 90 percent of the time they just want to see my license, 30 seconds is all it takes. DUI is the big one it was 20,000 but I wonder if that goes up too maybe 40,000 hmm, I never drink and drive. With Taxies as cheap as they are here, just grab one of them if you get drunk. Be safe all.
Thanks Russ, good stuff 👍🙏
Apologies if I missed this, but my question is....
If I come to Thailand with my NY license with motorcycle endorsement on it..will this suffice? Last time I was there (2019) it was no issues (got stopped plenty of times)
Thanks in advance
Great video, Status quo would be a crime, interesting to see pedestrian crosswalks.
I just got fined in Phuket town. They also fined a lot more Thais than farrangs
I have been done. I was charged 1000 baht for no license on Loma island in June. The policeman even had a little laminated card in English with 1000 printed on it. I did have an international license; just under the seat of my other bike.
I never noticed one way signs around the Soi 13’s. Did I just not see it ??
The cost of the UK international driving lisence is a mere £5.50 around US$ 5.35Agencies here motorist agencies a certain 1 charges an extortionate rate so use the post office
That sounds very reasonable. I think I remember paying about 12 dollars for my last one years ago.
IDP is for up to 150cc issued in Canada,above need motorcycle license.
Thanks for the Video, If you need to have an international License , and you don't have Bike license in your own country ,do you need to have a Motorbike license to hire a Bike in Thailand? or will just the International license be enough to hire a Motorbike
When i travel to Thailand i obey all the laws no matter what the fine. No need to cause trouble in such a beautiful place where you're a guest
UK international driving license is only £5.50 from main post office, this is US $6.36...(the £ has nose-dived against US $), and AUS $ 9.40 so it's well worth picking one up before travel, the rental shops really should check but to be fair a lot would not understand the expiry date, i have shown a license that was five years out of date at a police check and been waved through....will not risk it at these new fines though!!
Last week I frequented a bar adjacent to the Beach Rd police station - every single rider stopped was a foreigner. Thais we’re all waved through - helmet or not, even with 4 on the scooter. Same thing every day for a week.
Yes i will be more inclined to get the license. In the USA I get my international drivers license at AAA. I do not remember the cost but I think it is good for one year.
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In Canada you can get your international drivers license from CAA same as Triple A in America
Yeah, it's easy but I don't think the Thai coppers can read them.
What model shark helmet do you wear please
I hope to be back for a Holiday in January .As my previous 5 year Thai license expired this year ( i used to live in Thailand ) ,i will make sure to get an International one along with my Irish license .Even if it was still B400 or what ever i hate giving money to those legalized street bandits .....God knows what it is if they find you over the limit .It used to be a regular B20,000 up in Chiang Mai when i lived there up to 4 years ago .
I don't have a motorcycle endorsement on my state license I assume if I acquire the international permit I won't either. Will I get fined? I remember reading under a certain engine cc you don't need a license.
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An IDL lasting only 1 year is just a scam. I thought the increase in fines was put on hold for 90 days pending "educating the public". 2000 baht or 1000 folded on the spot.
IDP is only meant for short term visits not for long term, so you then need to get a licence for the country you are in, the reason is that the countries don't want people on none country of living with none local driving knowledge.
I have no motobike license in my home country , but I only drive a motorbike when i am on a small island for exploring. In the cities never ride myself, and almost never take motorbike taxi. And if i join on the back with a friend i always wear a helmet. So never encountered a checkpoint myself. But i have seen one in action on beach road, and there it was clear more farang where stopped. While i saw thai family's without helmet passing the checkpoint. So i don't agrree with that point. For the rest is aggree with all your points. And for the insane raise in prices... if they really want to have an impact and make traffic more safe in thailand, they need to schock, or there won't come a change. So hope for the best. And like you started the video " wear a helmet for your own safety, not to avoid a possible fine!"