I need to renew next month, so I am thinking of having a new policy done directly with a reputable company that has a local office in Pattaya.
Any recommendations/ suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Go to their main office on Sukhumvit - close to the Rte 36 intersection in he northbound lane. You won't miss it. You'll see their large blue sign.Papa wrote:I will go to the Viriyah office and talk to them this week.
Definitely - also, most will have a bail bond amount - mine is 200,000 baht (from what I have read over the years, this is amount that Farangs must provide - 100,000 for Thais, I understand - in case the police decide you are at fault and want to lock you up as being at fault - can happen, especially if there has been injury to the other party.Gaybutton wrote:Whatever insurance company you decide on, be SURE you get the Class A insurance. You're fully covered provided the driver is a licensed driver and not driving drunk or otherwise under the influence, no matter who the police decide was at fault. Driving in Thailand as a farang, don't settle for anything less than Class A insurance.
Correct. Although some places will rent a vehicle (car/motorcycle) to a foreigner and accept their home country driving license and police may not ask for an IDP - it is still required and if you do not have a Thai driving license or IDP, Thai auto insurance companies can deny any claims.Gaybutton wrote:If you're going to drive in Thailand only as a holiday maker, be sure you have a valid International Driving Permit along with a valid driving license from your home country. You need both. Remember, Thailand will only recognize the International Driving Permit for the first 90 days upon entry to Thailand.