Are there agents available in Patong or Phuket to help obtain a Thai bike or car license?

Nov 14, 2020
4 years ago
Allan *********
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Can anyone tell if there is an agent that helps you get your Thai bike and car license in Patong or Phuket ?
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A user inquires about agents who can assist with obtaining a Thai bike and car license in Patong or Phuket. Multiple comments emphasize that while agents may offer general help, applicants must still complete tests and watch videos as part of the licensing process. Many users advise that getting a license is straightforward and can be done without an agent, as local staff often speak English and the process is relatively easy in these areas.
Ron ******************
You must do a test, watch a video (in person) and get your photo taken. How do you think it will save you time and still obtain the DL legally? If you skip the video and the test it will be at your own risk of having an illegal DL. If you are involved in an accident this could backfire badly with insurrance and legal claims. Sometimes it is just better to do things the right way.
Steve **********
@Ron *****************
be legal. Police love catching cheaters
Ron ******************
@Steve *********
I am always legal and you ?
Bobby ********
@Ron *****************
. Agents cannot get DLs under the counter (unlike visas). Many agents won't do DLs because there's nothing much actually they can do to help you. Staff at the Driver Centres speak pretty good English, and the forms are straightforward enough. The agent would charge a stack of money to stand next to you whilst you do everything yourself.
Ron ******************
@Bobby *******
that is what I said he must be there for the tests, he cannot skip it. If he however skip this his DL will be illegal.
เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
If you want to get a tie bike or drivers license in Thailand you’ve got to take the test. If you’re in your home country outside of Thailand and you have a license you can get an international drivers permit for that type of vehicle.
Bertrand ********
I did it this week and I am sure you can't use agent as you have some test to pass (very easy) and videos to watch
Steve **********
@Bertrand *******
have current licences. Watch video. All done.

Not sure now. First 1 or 5 year, then 10 year. Get both car and bike , having one doesnt help if driving other
Karim ***************
An agent can’t do it for you. You need to take photos as well as do a colour blind test. You may also have to watch their hazard awareness video...
Jane ***********
Post in the Phuket DN group, you might get more helpful replies.
Allan *********
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@Jane **********
thank you 🙏
Allan *********
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Can see all the trolls are out all I asked for was if someone knew of an agent.
Loki ******
the agent is faster,
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5 you spend more time on asking here than to actually get the license 🤣
Bobby ********
Pay an agent to get a licence? Why?
Allan *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
thank you
Allan *********
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@Bobby *******
less stress and no waiting for hours
Michael ********
@Allan ********
Phuket is really simple its in Saphan Hin all signs are in English as well as Thai. Its the easiest place i have ever done it. I dont know of any agents in Phuket for this as there is no difficulty doing (i lived there for 20 years) Bangkok and Pattaya has agents
Andy ********
@Allan ********
exactly the same waiting. The agent will just hold your hand through the process.
Bobby ********
@Allan ********
. Really? I can't see it. But each to their own
Oliver *************
Oh Your Part of elite VISA Get them to Work it out
Steve **********
Oliver *************
Yes and No Not Specifically as You Need Several People forThat
Hans *********
I ask me sometimes, from wat some People can live.
Hans *********
Tony Mann

Bud normaly we speak the language to us where we cam from and im from Germany. ;-)
Garrett ***********
You ask yourself in English?
Hans *********
@Garrett **********
If I ask myself I ask in German!
Tony ******
@Hans ********
doesn't matter what language we all talk to ourselves 5555
Garrett ***********
@Ha**
Lol ok ok
Hans *********
Garrett ***********
Do you have a license from your home country?
Steve **********
@Garrett **********
used to be if license was in English you were fine.

Used US license for years, once expired switched to Thai.
Brian ***********
@Garrett **********
very easy to do I was in and out in 30 minutes both licenses
Allan *********
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Yes well I can do that but easier with an agent and a lot quicker that’s why I am willing to pay an agent
Andy ********
@Allan ********
you need to be there because they need to take your photo to put on the licence.
Allan *********
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@Garrett **********
yes and international as well
Garrett ***********
@Al***
Then go to the DLT yourself. It will cost about 210 baht and take you probably 30 minutes. The DLT is nothing like immigration. They are friendly and very helpful, and always someone there who speaks English.
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