I got stopped by the police in Thailand First experience was quite nice, we just smiled at each other, and I was allowed to go You need just three things to ride a scooter or motorcycle in Thailand without stress 1 - Full motorcycle license and an international driver's permit (that is just a translation of your license) 2 - Helmet, yes, even if you are riding slowly on a scooter, etc 3 - Bike registration and insurance document, that's two in one