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All of Get Started First time driving in Thailand6 Licences and permits12 Can I drive in Thailand on my licence? By country12 Insurance and staying legal7
Rules & Police
All of Rules & Police The rules of the road13 Speed limits, signs and markings9 Drink, drugs and driving7 Police, checkpoints and fines12 Helmets, seatbelts and equipment7
Renting
All of Renting Renting a car13 Renting a motorbike or scooter13 Costs, deposits and insurance11 Where to rent: town by town17
Buying
All of Buying Buying a vehicle10 Registration, the logbook and ownership8 Tax, insurance and inspection7 Selling, importing and long-term hire5
Safety
All of Safety When it goes wrong: accidents12 Breakdowns and roadside help7 Road hazards and how to read them14 Gear, health and risk12
Routes
All of Routes Road trips and touring routes15 City driving and traffic12 Motorways, tolls and main highways7 Regions, ferries and borders11
Cycling
All of Cycling Cycling basics in Thailand7 Where to ride8 Bikes, rental and transport5
Tools
All of Tools Work out where you stand3 Before you drive away2 Keep these to hand3
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