Can I obtain a Thai driver's license if my current license is expired?

Thai driver's license expired driver's license Chiang Mai driving tests in Thailand documentation for Thai driver license

Oct 1, 2018

6 years ago

ไมเคิล **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello! Quick question. My driver license is expired. I'm going to Chiang Mai in 3 weeks. Can I take Thai driver license ?

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The user inquires about obtaining a Thai driver's license in Chiang Mai while their original driver's license is expired. Responses indicate that without a valid license, the user would need to undergo several tests and provide specific documentation, such as proof of residence and a medical certificate.

Tod *********

and seeing as this ISN'T a thai visa related question, we're done. There's more than enough information on the inter-web to find out about a thai license.

6 years ago

ไมเคิล **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'm from USA but my license is originally from European.

6 years ago

Steve *******

@T**

just dont have to sit there for 5 hours if you do have a valid Euro license

6 years ago

ไมเคิล **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Oh ok thx

6 years ago

Tod *********

and seeing as it's expired it could be from the Moon for all the thaiz care :O

It doesn't matter to them in the least that you ever had a license before,

6 years ago

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Tod *********

with no valid license from your country you would need to take the computerized multiple choice test, the driving proficiency test (on their small track) the 4 aptitude tests (reaction time, color blindness, peripheral vision and depth perception) AND watch a half a day of safe driving movies too.

You would need a proof of residence document (either from your consulate here in thailand or from the immigration office) a medical certificate AND your passport.

6 years ago

Tod *********

If you had a valid license from the west you would NOT have to take the computerized multiple choice test, not have to drive on their test track and not have to watch a half day's worth of movies.

6 years ago

Steve *******

Scott McCallum Welcome to Thailand. Many Thais dont have to comply with Tod's list nor do most farangs that have a valid driving licence from their home country.

6 years ago

Scott **********

Tod I have no doubt that your information is correct. Having said that one had to wonder how there could be so many horrible Thai drivers. I have ridden with many Thai friends that are perfectly good drivers but have also seen so many outrageous drivers. I myself will never try to drive in Thailand.

6 years ago

Tod *********

you do all those test I mentioned and will get a 2 year temporary thai drivers license

6 years ago

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Tod *********

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