Jan 11 2023, 07:30 PM
QUOTE(ajaibman @ Jan 9 2023, 09:32 PM)
Never had an accident since early 2000 when starting to cross the border.. fingers are crossed, but I have been buying Voluntary and compulsory insurance since they were introduced by AnZ. My Logic was and still is, that Thailand is not my country and anything fucked up in there is not worth comparing to saving a few hundred Rm.
Beside, hobby kite kan Mahal.. x kan x mampu beli insurance jew...
For IDP is needed or not, this has been questioned many times by many people.
IDP act as the universal translator of your own driving license in those foreign countries since the road traffic rules are different from one to another.
Yes, some will say, IDP does not need for traveling between ASEAN countries (SOME not ALL) due to the agreement signed back in 1985.
However,
Not all the Police officers of those foreign countries knew about that ruling, and MANY of them does not know how to read English.
And imagine you are in some remote rural area in Thailand and trying to explain that ruling in English with some native Thai-speaking officer who has never even seen "Farang" in their life. What would be the outcome?
That's why IDP comes in a pocket-size book instead of just another card. They do know it's IDP even though they don't know what the content, is because.. there are pictures to explain.
In my own experiences, from Border until BangCock, the Thai Police seem familiar with Malaysia Driving Licenses, but after Bangcock to the north, they will ask for IDP even if it's just a random roadblock, yes you can get away by paying 300 bht of fines but then.. its money and you need it for your massage session.
In the event of an accident.. again touch wood, IDP is crucial, you will be at default in the wrong even though it's not your fault. Since in their eyes, you don't have a valid driving license and commandeer a vehicle on the road.
fun Fact: if you really fucked up and end up in jail, a common bail bond for you to walk out is a Thai land grant.
Of all the karangan that I wrote up here, why believe me, I am not Thai.
BangCock Beside, hobby kite kan Mahal.. x kan x mampu beli insurance jew...
For IDP is needed or not, this has been questioned many times by many people.
IDP act as the universal translator of your own driving license in those foreign countries since the road traffic rules are different from one to another.
Yes, some will say, IDP does not need for traveling between ASEAN countries (SOME not ALL) due to the agreement signed back in 1985.
However,
Not all the Police officers of those foreign countries knew about that ruling, and MANY of them does not know how to read English.
And imagine you are in some remote rural area in Thailand and trying to explain that ruling in English with some native Thai-speaking officer who has never even seen "Farang" in their life. What would be the outcome?
That's why IDP comes in a pocket-size book instead of just another card. They do know it's IDP even though they don't know what the content, is because.. there are pictures to explain.
In my own experiences, from Border until BangCock, the Thai Police seem familiar with Malaysia Driving Licenses, but after Bangcock to the north, they will ask for IDP even if it's just a random roadblock, yes you can get away by paying 300 bht of fines but then.. its money and you need it for your massage session.
In the event of an accident.. again touch wood, IDP is crucial, you will be at default in the wrong even though it's not your fault. Since in their eyes, you don't have a valid driving license and commandeer a vehicle on the road.
fun Fact: if you really fucked up and end up in jail, a common bail bond for you to walk out is a Thai land grant.
Of all the karangan that I wrote up here, why believe me, I am not Thai.
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