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New smart driving licences to be valid across Asean

Around Thailand August 15, 2017 16:42

By The Nation

 

Thailand’s paper driving licences will be replaced with smart cards starting on September 4, the Land Transport Department has announced.

The new licences will be embedded with magnetic strips and QR codes to improve security to prevent frauds. 

 

“In the future, they will be compatible with apps that are designed for enhanced road safety,” department director-general Sanith Phromwong said. 

 

Names on the smart card will be spelled in both Thai and English so they could be used to drive legally in any Asean country.

 

Sanith said his department would stop issuing paper driving licences on August 15.

 

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/around_thailand/30323873

I didnt know the license can be used in all asean country, does that means i can use my malaysian license to drive in thailand? Sweet.

does that mean i can use my malaysian license to drive in thailand? Sweet.

 

I don't know.  You would have to check with Thai police.  You might also want to check, if you are using a Malaysian driving license, whether Thailand would still require an International Driving Permit.

 

If you drive a car in Thailand, no matter what kind of car you drive, and whether it's your own or a rental, you definitely want to check if your insurance will cover you in case of an accident.

I recently used my Thai driving licence to hire a car in the UK

Now all we need on top of smart DLs is smart drivers...