My wife had just gotten her international driving license from Thailand. She is a Thai nationality by the way. Question, does she still need to apply for local driving license or does she need to convert it to a local driving license? Can she drive using her international driving license? someone please advise. thanks
Foreigner with international driving license
bomberman73
20 July 2018 12:37:01
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GuestPoster484
20 July 2018 13:05:34
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You can drive on an international driving license. Its not a problem
bomberman73
21 July 2018 03:05:37
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Thank you very much Mrs Ahmed Ali
Gravitas
21 July 2018 07:11:36
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Its ok if just a tourist but if residing need to check the rules for Thai nationals. Some nationalities can exchange. The JPJ website has details
GuestPoster484
21 July 2018 08:20:16
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The rules have changed. I live here and drive on an international driving license.. so you should be good. 
Gravitas
21 July 2018 09:05:30
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Thailand is in the list of countries which have automatic conversion to a Malaysian License.
If ever stopped at road checks its simpler to have a local license (don't have to give up own national DL - it's just retained.
The issue some people run into with IDLs is when the time comes to renew them.
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