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Can I apply for a motorcycle driver's license in Thailand without speaking Thai?

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Sep 5, 2025

2 days ago

Chris **********

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Has anyone applied for a new driver's license on a DTV? The required forms are clear to me.

I want my scooter license, and will have to do tests as I don't have that from my home country. I question whether I will have trouble because I don't speak, read or write thai. Will I be able to do these tests? I do not want to hire an agent if I don't have to.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Applying for a motorcycle driver's license in Thailand is possible even if you don't speak Thai. The tests are available in English, including a video and a theory test. It's recommended to check with the Department of Land Transport (DLT) and potentially book a course through a local driving school. While you don't necessarily need to hire an agent, having a translation tool or assistance can be beneficial. It's also noted that you can apply for a license with a tourist visa under specific conditions.

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Jim *********

Can you do a driving license test on tourist visa ( or visa exempt)

13 hours ago

Brandon ************

@Jim ********

at most DLT offices you can. But a few require you to be on a long term visa (Pattaya is one example)

7 hours ago

Jim *********

@Brandon ***********

thanks Brandon.

I'm down in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Will try

7 hours ago

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Stephen *********

It's in English take your passport to center they will tell you what to Take

a day ago

Derek *****

Having a translate on hand is super helpful. You can do it without but an agent is worth it just for that purpose. Not that expensive for a couple days service.

a day ago

Jason **********

You can literally get your license on a tourist exemption. If you don't have a reciprocal license for motorcycles from your home test it will be a 3 day event. 1 day watching videos taking written test, second day driving and third day getting the license.

a day ago

Pete *******

Book a bike course through your local driving school, they will have all the details you need.

a day ago

Henrik *****

Correction, not scooter test, but MOTORCYCLE test.

Check with DLT.

a day ago

Jesper *******

There will be a 5hrs video watching (english sub) and a theory test in english and there will be a video(10 mins) showing the practical test before u take the test

a day ago

Marianne ********

They'll have English versions of the tests.

a day ago

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