Can a DTV visa holder apply for a driving license in Thailand?

I got drivers license for car + motorcycle two years ago (I had a non O visa but I that is not required I think). I also used an agent and paid some 2500 baht but you can do it yourself too.

In my case I had a foreign car drivers license so I could convert that into a Thai car license. But since I also wanted a motorcycle license I had to do some driving tests and do theory test (I can give you some useful links of these tests if you like). Besides these tests they also have some reactions and eye tests and those you have to do even if you just convert your existing license.

My first license is actually expiring now after 2 years so now I booked a meeting with them to renew it. The waiting time was about 5 weeks in Bangkok On nut and my meeting will be September 6. The steps is more or less the same for renewal except that I now don't need to do drivers or theory tests, the reaction test I have to do though. The steps for renewing follows below and this time I do it myself, it will cost some 700 baht they told me to renew.

I actually asked ChatGPT and got the following instruction which seems to be accurate, these were the documents they told me to get when I went to DLT:

Required Documents

1. Current Thai Driver's License: Your expiring license.

2. Passport: The original and a copy of the photo page, visa page, and entry stamp page.

3. Residence Certificate: Obtainable from the Thai Immigration Office or your embassy, or use a work permit if applicable.

4. Medical Certificate: Issued within the last 30 days, available from most clinics or hospitals in Thailand.

5. Application Form: Available at the Department of Land Transport (DLT) office.

Renewal Process

1. Visit the Department of Land Transport (DLT) Office: Go to the nearest DLT office. It’s recommended to arrive early to avoid long wait times.

2. Submit Documents: Present all required documents at the counter.

3. Eye and Reflex Tests: You will undergo simple vision and reaction tests.

4. Attend a Brief Training Session: Usually a one-hour video presentation on road safety.

5. Pay the Fee: The renewal fee is typically around 605 THB for a five-year license.

If you are colorblind, then you have and ekstra hurdle to pass, unless you have the same categories in your international Drivers license.

Yes

I did it on a visa exempt entry but that was like 8 yrs ago, I only needed a certificate of residence from immigration office and to visit a clinic and answer some questions if I remember correctly.

Type in one stop visa Pattaya on you tube.

Yes I did mine on 30 day tourist visa and a Thai Bank account Bangkok Bank with internet banking.

Easy, just need residency certificate visa doesn't matter

What about bank account? Is it possible to set a Thai bank account?

That's between you and your local DLT office. Some require you to be in a long term or non-immigrant visa in order to apply for a drivers license, but most do not. The more important thing is if you're able to get a residence certificate from your immigration office which is also a requirement for drivers license.