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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

8 months 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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The community has confirmed that you can apply for a motorcycle driver's license in Thailand without knowing Thai, as the tests are available in English. The process includes watching videos in English and taking an English theory test. If you do not have a reciprocal license for motorcycles from your home country, you will need to complete a three-day procedure which involves watching instructional videos, taking a written test, and doing practical driving.

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Jim *********

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

8 months 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)

8 months ago

Jim *********

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

thanks Brandon.

I'm down in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Will try

8 months ago

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Stephen *********

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

8 months 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.

8 months 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.

8 months ago

Pete *******

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

8 months ago

Henrik *****

Correction, not scooter test, but MOTORCYCLE test.

Check with DLT.

8 months 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

8 months ago

Marianne ********

They'll have English versions of the tests.

8 months ago

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