Hua Hin police check: driving without licence and passport

[Big Boy]

Yes, here's hoping they do SatNav updates to help us all out. Mind you, in the UK they started doing the average speed checks, which were a real pain

[STEVE G]

^^ Well you can certainly see vehicles doing 100+ kph on Phetchkasem north of the palace. It's a 60 limit until the airport. Easy pickings for cameras along there I would think.

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Yes, I used to live down that way and you could catch about 100 coaches an hour on a Friday evening. I don't need to drive fast down there though, actually, when I'm in Thailand I don't have any pressing reasons that require me to drive fast anywhere.

[Big Boy]

Scraping of Mobile Roadblocks discussion continued here viewtopic.php?f=44&t=30798

[Bluesky]

As far as I am aware Thailand has not withdrawn from participation through the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (1949) or the Vienna convention on Road Traffic (1968) and relevant MOUs with participating Countries regarding the use and application of Foreign Drivers Licences in Thailand. As I understand providing the Country of Licence issuance is is a participating member eg: Australia, New Zealand there should be an acceptance and recognition of the validity of the licence (Both these countries licences are in English and have photo id) with for the class of vehicle for which it is issued providing residency status is not in question, ie: if you are working, retiring or domiciled here and no longer a tourist a thai drivers licence would be required. I guess it would be quite frustrating when you are compliant pursuant to relative legislative instrument and international agreements and still have to wear a "Fine." The major risk of course whilst driving here is the validity of insurance which may be argued in the event of a motor vehicle collision. If in any doubt contact the relevant embassy for the country from which your licence was issued.

Perhaps if anyone is aware of changes/amendments /application of the above it may be of help to members

The sadder part of this is the negative impact this has on both tourism and the reluctance of foreigners to to come forward and assist authorities with evidence and perhaps vital information to assist in the reduction of major crime and the solving of devastating incidences committed in the Kingdom on a timely basis

[HHTel]

As I've pointed out several times, the treaties you refer to are valid. However the average cop in the street is unaware of this. Insisting on settling it at the police station (if you can be bothered and have the time) brings the correct result.