Can I obtain a Thai driver’s license to legally ride a motorcycle if I missed getting a license in my home country?

@David ********

ok, so Google.

@Steven *******************

the only way to get a Thai motorcycle license in Thailand legally, without having one from your own country, is to do the whole process from scratch in Thailand.

@Steven *******************

no he will not, as they are two separate licenses in Thailand, and they will quite clearly see the N/A stamped next to the motorcycle section at the back of the IDP. Have had many friends here over the years try that as well, all were rejected.

@Matthew ********

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@Matthew ********

I do not have a link, but I will ride by the place and take some pictures for you and pm them to you.

@Terry *******

ah thank you, very much appreciated 👌

@Charles *******

Yes and cost me 300 Bht and 2 photos and a letter from my condo owner,to prove I have a address here….

I whoose to immigration in Jomtien.

Also last week I get from immigration one more resident certificate and I open bank account on Bangkok bank.

@Logan ******

you can always get from your embassy, you don't need immigration residents cert. In Bangkok you do not file 90 day reports on stv.

@Logan ******

for Thailand driver license you need address in Thailand. If you are US passport, just got embassy and you do an affidavit with your thailand address on it. It cost 50usd. You will need to book an appointment about 3 weeks out.

@Andy *******

I know. I was replying to John Bohill comment.

@John *******

trust me, 34 years living in Thailand.

@Frédéric ****************

I was fined many times riding in Chiang Mai WITH Canadian motorcycle license and IDP. The police would set up a checkstop near Mai Rim and pull over ever westerner and fine them. They would take your passport until fine is payed. When you get pulled over it is up to the police how they will handle the situation. Nothing in Thailand is standard. Policing, immigration, nothing.

@Terry *******

unfortunately true.

Law says one thing, the individual official interprets what is financially best for him/her.

@Steve *********

by international accepted standard, a tourist visit is no more than 90 days. If you stay more than that you usually have to get a local license.

@Frédéric ****************

you've been here long enough to know " Never quote Thai law to police or Immigration "

@Steve *********

Except if you speak fluent Thai. Actually, that was my job...

@Terry *******

Were you a tourist ? Did you get an official receipt for the fine?

Since a couple of years ago you are allowed to film the cops and complain if needed.

Foreign license + IDP is totally legit if you stay less than 90 days in the country. Thailand has signed the international transport agreement back in the 1960s.

@Frédéric ****************

Heck. They will even pose for a pic as they pick your pocket

@Frédéric ****************

Yes, I know Thailand has signed on, so why cannot I drive on an IDP for 1 year as the agreement states? Sometimes the police were legit and gave me a receipt. The fine was 200 bahts. Other times they just picked my pocket for 500 bahts. But if was Friday afternoon then 1000 bahts as they are holding your passport and you will need it before Monday. The thing is they can spot a rental scooter and target you. Now I own a big bike and never get pulled over. They do not target big bikes, only Falang on rentals heading to the attractions in Mae Rim. They are busy with school crossings until 8 am, then head to the underpass between Mae Rim and Chiang Mai and catch all Falangs heading north. Same every day. I do not stop at these checkpoints anymore. Just cruise through. They will not spend the time trying to chase me when there are hundreds of 1 month visitors behind me they can pick pockets from. I have learned a lot living here. One thing for sure is the police go for the low hanging fruit.

@Logan ******

Sometimes 200 bahts if receipt given. Sometimes strong-armed for 500 and no receipt. Basically up to them. Funny thing is I now live in a smaller village 3 hours north of Chiangmai and un-helmeted 12 year old's ride scooters with 3 up and the un-helmeted policeman in town does not do anything.

@John *******

only if you have a valid license for both in your own country of course.