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How can I obtain a Thai driver's license and is the process available in English?
Hello quick question. I was wondering how to get a Thai license, also is it available in English
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To obtain a Thai driver's license, you need to contact your local Department of Land Transport (DLT) for guidance on required documents. If you need to take the written test, there is an English study guide available, and the test itself can also be taken in English. You will need to provide several documents including a certificate of residency from immigration, a medical certificate, copies of your visa and relevant pages of your passport, and your home country driver's license if applicable. Be aware that you may also need to complete an online video before taking the test. Note that the requirement for an international driver's license can vary by DLT office.
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Jae *******
Why would it be available in English?
Antoine ********
speaking of a Thai (motorcycle) license, is the Thai driver's license valid in Vietnam? I see a lot of conflicting answers online. Who has first-hand experience?
มาริโอ *******
Take care there's scams, they offer you a driving licence without going to the DLT.
Daniel ************
Drivers License ?
Martin *********
Avoid a marriage licence.
Colin *********
@Martin ********
unless you are sure that you have found a very good woman
David ********
@Martin ********
unless you are a real mug or can’t pull a bird 😂😂😂😂Richard *********
go to immigration get a certificate of residency
go to a clinic an get a medical ( cost around 100 baht)
copy ur visa, ur face page of passport & ur current home license, ( if you have one)
go to ur local DLT and present all papers and you will get an apt to take the test
go to a clinic an get a medical ( cost around 100 baht)
copy ur visa, ur face page of passport & ur current home license, ( if you have one)
go to ur local DLT and present all papers and you will get an apt to take the test
Maged ********
@Richard ********
true 👍Dave *********
@Richard ********
2 copies of everything if you want car and motorbike licences (they are issued separately).Martin *****
@Richard ********
. Only when you have a international driver license.Richard *********
@Martin ****
No such thing as "International license"if u have ur home country license you do the above<
watch a video, take brake, color test, Wait and done
Dave *********
@Martin ****
Not necessarily, take it by all means. I went to give my IDP and they didn't want it.Dave *********
@Martin ****
Yes it varies office to office...Martin *****
@Dave ********
. In Chonburi they did want it
Michael **************
OPRichard *********
Martin *****
@Michael *************
. You have to watch a video online. After you will get a QR code as prove that you watched the video
Kool *******
If you have to take the written test there is an English written study guide, and the test is in English.
Neal **********
Drivers license?
เจสัน ******
You have to contact your local Department of Land Transport (DLT).
They are very helpful and will explain what is required, documentation etc.
They are very helpful and will explain what is required, documentation etc.
Jae *******
@Jay ********
Assuming somebody there speaks English. Our local DLT doesn't.เจสัน ******
@Jae ******
I had no problems using Google translate, showing them my licence and asking for a temporary Thai licence.They already had an "idiots guide" for Farang of the required documentation.
Just go for it.
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