To drive to Thailand, you’ll need these documents: Passport, vehicle registration card (required whether you’re driving your own car or someone else’s), an authorization letter from the owner (if driving another person’s vehicle), Thai Compulsory Insurance (Por Ror Bor), TM2 (vehicle information) and TM3 (passenger information) forms for land borders, plus the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) completed online before arrival.

Yes. Malaysians commonly cross at land checkpoints such as Sadao/Bukit Kayu Hitam, Pengkalan Kubor, Pengkalan Hulu, Wang Kelian, Rantau Panjang, Bukit Bunga, and Kota Putra. Make sure you have your Por Ror Bor, TDAC, and TM2/TM3 forms ready before travel.

Yes. Licences issued by ASEAN member countries (including Malaysia) are valid for driving in Thailand. An International Driving Permit (IDP) isn’t required for short visits, though some travellers carry one as a precaution.

The compulsory Thai car insurance is RM25 (priced by vehicle type and coverage period). Optional premium insurance offers wider protection and costs more depending on the chosen limits and duration.

TM2 = Information of Conveyance (your vehicle details). TM3 = Passenger List. These are immigration forms needed at land borders for driving into Thailand.

You can get these documents from the immigration office when crossing the border. However, Drive2Thai helps you to prepare these documents for free when you purchase an insurance policy from us. Documents will be emailed to you within 5 minutes after purchase, or you may pick up physical copies from our office in Bukit Kayu Hitam Border.

Yes. Por Ror Bor (compulsory third-party liability) is legally required for all vehicles in Thailand.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card, the online entry form that replaced the paper TM6. Complete it before you travel.

You must have Por Ror Bor (Thai compulsory insurance). For better protection, add voluntary insurance for higher coverage, theft, or own-damage. Choose reputable Thai insurers or brokers that provide clear coverage limits, roadside assistance, and claims support.

You can buy Thailand car insurance in Malaysia online via Drive2Thai. Drive2Thai offers a seamless purchase process, allowing you to receive your policy within 5 minutes. Drive2Thai also help you to prepare your TM2, TM3, and authorization letter for free when you purchase from us.