Renting a scooter or motorbike in Thailand and common mistakes
Caution is advised when renting a scooter in Thailand, a popular activity among tourists. Beware of scams, such as false damage claims and unlawfully holding personal documents as deposits. Make sure you always have a valid driver's license with you and be aware of local traffic rules. In this article you can read common mistakes when renting a scooter.
If you rent a scooter in Thailand and you have an accident (your fault) how is the insurance of the scooter? Do they pay all or only part and is the damage to the rental scooter also compensated?
A Thai driver's license for 3 days
Just on my way to drive my rental scooter from Chiangmai to Mae Rim when I have to stop in front of a horde of police officers. Apparently the bottom of the bonification pot is in sight and it needs to be replenished. Neatly show my Dutch driver's license, but the agent in question is not satisfied with that because I have to show a Thai or an international driver's license.
Motorcycle license for renters motorbike required
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob wants to reduce the number of road deaths in Thailand through measures. Thailand has the dubious honor of being world number 2 in terms of road fatalities. It has been established that 74 percent of the accident victims are motorbike drivers.
There is an article in the Volkskrant about the many accidents with rented scooters during a holiday. Thailand is especially notorious. Every year, mostly young Dutch people die or are seriously injured.
