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Do you need a license in Thailand, and which one
Which license you need in Thailand and Phuket for a scooter or a car: when an IDP is enough, when you need a Thai license and what it costs.
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Driving without a license in Phuket: fines, insurance and the real cost
The fine for riding without a license in Phuket and Thailand, what happens on a bike without an IDP, why insurance won’t pay, and how to sort it out legally.
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International Driving Permit in Thailand: what it covers and when it isn’t enough
Do you need an IDP in Thailand and Phuket, can you get one locally, what a Thai international permit is and how to move from an IDP to a Thai license.
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Converting a foreign license to a Thai one
How to convert a foreign driving license to a Thai one in Phuket: conditions, the IDP rule and the Russian-license exception, documents, the 30-day rule, TM-30 and cost.
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Motorbike license in Phuket: how to get a Thai motorcycle license
How to get a Thai license for a motorbike, scooter or moped in Phuket: conversion in one visit or a new license from scratch. No IDP needed for Russian licenses. Documents, steps, prices.
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Renting a bike in Phuket: 2026 prices, terms and licenses
What renting a scooter in Phuket costs in 2026: Honda Click, PCX and NMAX by the day and month, deposit, areas, what you need to rent and which license.
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How to learn to ride a scooter from zero
Learning to ride a scooter from zero: choosing the bike, drills on an empty lot, riding on the left, rain and hills in Phuket, and beginners’ mistakes.
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How to get a driving license in Thailand: steps, documents and the exam
The process for a foreigner: TM-30, residence certificate, medical certificate, online course, DLT booking, tests and exam. 2026 prices and timelines.
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How to get a residence certificate in Phuket: step by step
How to get a residence certificate at Phuket Immigration: the TM-30, which copies to print, the 4×6 photo, the right door, a field-by-field guide to the form and the 500 ฿ fee.
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A Thai license abroad: where it works and what happens back home
Where a Thai license is valid without an IDP, when you need a Thai international permit, and what happens to a Thai license when you go home as a visitor or a resident.
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Buying a Thai license: why it doesn’t work and what to do instead
Can you buy a Thai license or get one in a day: how "license without exams" ads work, what a forgery leads to, and how to get a license legally.
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Need a Thai license?
Conversion from 5,500 ฿ in one visit - Russian license holders need no IDP. A new license from 10,000 ฿, legally and in the shortest time on the island. Fixed price, cash on the day.
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