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.
@@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."?
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.
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.
Good advice!
Just another irresponsible driver on streets 🤦♂️
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.
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."?
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.
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.