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Does converting an Australian driver's license to a Thai license restrict its use to Bangkok only?

Apr 24, 2024
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Alastair ********
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Follow up on my earlier post regarding applying for a driver's license. When I attended Min Buri DLT to make the appointment to convert my Australian license to a Thai license, I was advised by the staff that using the yellow house book and pink ID card would result in a driver's license that could only be used in Bangkok.

Australian embassy doesn't issue confirmation of address, and I don't qualify for the confirmation of address from Chaeng Wathana as I'm not in Thailand long enough to submit a 90 day report.

I used the yellow house book and pink ID card as evidence of address, was issued with a driving license, and there was no further mention of restriction to any particular province ... I can only assume that the original staff member gave me incorrect information.
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The user followed up on their experience of converting their Australian driver's license to a Thai license at Min Buri DLT. Initially, they were told that using a yellow house book and pink ID card would result in a license valid only in Bangkok. However, after successfully obtaining the license without restrictions mentioned, they suspect the staff provided incorrect information. A commenter clarified that a Thai license is valid throughout Thailand, not just in Bangkok.
Graham ******
A Thai licence covers Thailand not Bangkok
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