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How can I quickly obtain a Thai motorbike driver's license in Bangkok?
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Jun 16, 2025
10 months ago
Lewis ********
ORIGINAL POSTERit’s not really visa related but wondering if anyone has experience getting a thai drivers license. specifically motorbike.
i know the correct channel to do so however all appointments at the department of transport are taken until december. i’ve heard of schools with which you can sit the test so an appointment with the transport department isn’t necessary.
does anyone have recommendations in bangkok? i’m time orientated as i only have 2 weeks to do it for various reasons. cheers!
i know the correct channel to do so however all appointments at the department of transport are taken until december. i’ve heard of schools with which you can sit the test so an appointment with the transport department isn’t necessary.
does anyone have recommendations in bangkok? i’m time orientated as i only have 2 weeks to do it for various reasons. cheers!
TLDR : Answer Summary
An expat in Bangkok is seeking advice on how to obtain a Thai motorbike driver's license due to fully booked appointments at the Department of Transport. Community members recommend various alternatives such as private driving schools that expedite the process, experiences with obtaining the license using foreign documents, and advice on online booking issues. Suggested locations include KW Driving School and Honda Safety Riding Park, with anecdotes about costs and required documents.
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Henrik *****
Get a International drivers license in your homecountry before departing.
There may be months long queue to get a appointment for a drivingtest in Thailand.
Check the website of the local DLT office.
There may be months long queue to get a appointment for a drivingtest in Thailand.
Check the website of the local DLT office.
Gerg **********
If you’re in Pattaya go to One Stop Visa on Soi 6. They’ll get one for you.
Tony *************
@Gerg *********
how much does it cost to get a bike license from themGerg **********
@Tony ************
Not sure. My buddy got his from them but didn’t tell me how much. He said good service though.Reply to
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Dwayne ********
Everything before Covid was easy, now all backwards difficult. I need renew my drivers license but not getting help so will drive without a license after all I paid for the car. Wish good luck.
Steve *********
If you already have Uk bike and car licence. + int drive permit. It’s easy to get this licence
Ian ********
I just walked in at the Phichit district office and left 2 hours later with a 2 year car and bike licence - both seperate of course.
Lewis ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ian *******
did you already have a bike license in your home country?Ian ********
@Lewis *******
Yes, along with an IDP.Reply to
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Mike ********
Online for foreigners doesn’t work. It lets you register, but as you saw, all slots are full. Maybe in future? You need to go in person and book an appointment, for Banglamung. The Rayong DLT allows some walk ins
Mark *******
@Mike *******
Online works for foreigners for exam and booking appointment.Mike ********
I registered on their app a few weeks ago and when trying to schedule an appointment, according to the app, they were fully I went in person and received a it for 10 days later
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Dave ******
I just got my retirement visa and need to do this.
Do they do an exchange license if you ate from a certain country like the UK does?
I'm in Bangkok so any help and advice would be much appreciated
Do they do an exchange license if you ate from a certain country like the UK does?
I'm in Bangkok so any help and advice would be much appreciated
Stephen *********
Any agent can sort it but you still have to go and do the test but it is very easy as long as you have a driving licence in your own country
David **********
I brought to thailand a idp and all I had to do is an online course took 10 minutes answer a few questions and then do driver reaction test at dlt and got my licence
David **********
It cost me 300 baht
David **********
Yes I got one
Jesper *******
Some appointed private schools can get lessons and test done in 2days and you bring the documents from the school and collect your licence at the DLT
Aditi ********
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Marty *********
I walked into the Bang Chak DLT office and they had a notebook where you could sign up for an appointment much earlier than the online calendar.
Lewis ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ma***
hey marty. thanks for this. how quickly after going were you able to get an appointment?Marty *********
@Lewis *******
I chose one month later because I also needed to get a residency certificate and I thought that was going to take a while. I think they had earlier times.Reply to
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Jeremy ********
I just did it last week in bkk
Brought my country’s D/L all Thai residency documents and pink ID along with passport
Took the Thai Computer Based Course which was free and took 1 hour
Dr note (฿300), ฿300 for D/L
Total cost was ฿650 That’s with the BTS fare
Agent quoted me ฿10k to get the D/L
Location is the Chatuchak DMV, took 1 day
Brought my country’s D/L all Thai residency documents and pink ID along with passport
Took the Thai Computer Based Course which was free and took 1 hour
Dr note (฿300), ฿300 for D/L
Total cost was ฿650 That’s with the BTS fare
Agent quoted me ฿10k to get the D/L
Location is the Chatuchak DMV, took 1 day
Alex *******
@Jer***
pink ID 😅Jeremy ********
@Alex ******
it helps out when doing things in ThailandAlex *******
@Jer***
what has it helped you with?Jeremy ********
@Alex ******
the D/L…hospitals registration and forms, setting a phone plan, opening a Bank acct, checking into hotels Everything is useful if you find a way to make it useful if not it will always be useless
One time I used it to get home in a taxi…I was off my head and forgot my address I handed it to the taxi and he took me home
Alex *******
@Jer***
now that you have a Thai driving licence you can throw away the pink ID ✅Jeremy ********
@Alex ******
just FYI I just looked at my Thai D/L and they used my Pink ID Card number and not my passport number This means I don’t have to update it when I get a new passport
It’s not as worthless as you say it is
Jeremy ********
@Alex ******
that’s your prerogative and I respect that But it’s wrong and hateful to say
That ID has a purpose and a place plus it has your address on it with a recognized Thai ID number
So I will keep using it to spite you
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Andrew ********
KW driving school in chiang mai i just did it.
KW Driving School
An IDP is only honored on thailnd for 90 days. If you plan to stay longer helps to have a license.
See if they have a facility near you in Bangkok they can get you in quicker then transportation office
KW Driving School
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An IDP is only honored on thailnd for 90 days. If you plan to stay longer helps to have a license.
See if they have a facility near you in Bangkok they can get you in quicker then transportation office
Paul *******
Do you have a motorbike licence from your home country? Either way Honda Safety Riding Park is your best bet.
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