Essential rules and fines when riding in Thailand.
Licence and documents
- IDP (motorcycle) or Thai licence — nothing else accepted at checkpoints
- Carry passport
- Rental contract and insurance papers
Common fines
Police checkpoints
Very frequent in tourist areas (Patong, Kata, airport road, Phang Nga). Stay calm; keep documents ready.
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.