LEFT-HAND DRIVING- Thailand has a rule for Left-hand driving, You must drive on the left-hand side of the road. Driving on the right-hand side could be dangerous. Tailgating is common in Thailand and mostly in Phuket. The locals drive aggressively but no bad behavior is displayed on the road.
INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS PERMIT- You cannot drive with your driving license to get an international driver’s permit in a regional office. You need to submit a Copy of your country driving license, with translation into Thai or English, legalized by the Embassy of your country, Or present the International driving license. Certified copy of passport, Certified copy of work permit, Certificate of residence, issued by your country Embassy,2 passport photos, Medical certificate
RENT A CAR - There are a lot of car rental companies that will rent you a car or scooter. Just book in advance and you will get your vehicle as soon as you reach the airport. When retrieving the car you booked or the car you will rent, you will need to provide the following documents:
A national license or an International Driving Permit
Passport or other photo ID
A credit card
A refundable deposit (this amount varies from company to company)