In Thailand you need a Thai motorcycle licence or IDP for scooters/motorcycles.
The only foreign document police accept: IDP
- ✅ Thai motorcycle licence
- ✅ IDP (motorcycle class — tied to your home licence)
- ❌ Home licence only (without IDP)
- ❌ Passport only
- ❌ Other "international" documents alone
IDP is the only international licence type Thai police recognise (except Thai licence).
Get it before you arrive
Obtain IDP in your home country with motorcycle/scooter class. Getting IDP as a tourist in Thailand is not practical.
Thailand Moto Rent
Rental requires valid motorcycle IDP; no rental without it.
Thailand Moto Rent policy
- We do not hold passports. A credit card pre-authorization is used for deposit; released when you return the bike.
- IDP (International Driving Permit) is mandatory. Thai police accept only a Thai licence or IDP for foreigners.
- Rental terms: Valid motorcycle IDP required; no rental without it.
- Riding without IDP and any fines are entirely the customer's responsibility.
- Daily rental. If returning late, notify us on WhatsApp.
- No test rides.
- Damage: Without insurance, repair cost + lost rental days. Full coverage recommended.
- Drunk riding carries severe penalties.