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Is it possible to get a motorbike license in Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa using my fiancé's address?
I will be coming to Thailand on a 60 day TV.
I’am interested in getting a motorbike license so I stay away from the 500 baht occasional fines. I do have my fiancé’s address I can use. Possible?
TIA
I’am interested in getting a motorbike license so I stay away from the 500 baht occasional fines. I do have my fiancé’s address I can use. Possible?
TIA
Answer summary
The conversation discusses the feasibility of obtaining a motorbike license in Thailand while on a 60-day tourist visa. Key points include the need for an International Drivers Permit (IDP) if the individual holds a motorbike license from their home country, and the use of their fiancé's address for residency requirements. However, to obtain a residency certificate, one typically needs to have completed a 90-day report, which cannot be done on a 60-day visa. Suggestions include contacting local motor vehicle departments for IDP options and considering a training course for bike licensing in Thailand.
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John **********
I did this for motorcycle no license. 1000 baht. If you have a license its only 200 baht to transfer to thai motorcycle license
David *********
Of course it’s possible if you have 3000thb to give to an agent
William ********
@David ********
go to your main post office, ask for a driving license permit with motorcycle added in . You will get a small brown book with international permission to drive for 12 months abroad. My friend gets one has been stopped in Thailand with police... He had no problems. 6 pounds , I don't now the legal position I can only tell u what he did. It's a international driving permit....David *********
@William *******
this is what I do but I have a uk bike and car licence, the op doesn’t have one William ********
@Duncan ******
90 days ok... 3 months gives u time to sort it out in Thailand if u stay longer. Very cheap to go pass a test in Thailand. 
Duncan *******
@William *******
IDP is valid for 12-months but it doesbnt mean you can use it in Thailand for 12-months. 90 days and then you are supposed to get a local license William ********
@David ********
my friend from Manchester arrived with a... International driving permit , effective for 12 months. Book said stamped page 1 permission to drive motor vehicle, page 2 permission to drive motorcycle while abroad. Used it B4 , hasn't had a problem in Thailand. Best to Google,,, international driving permit on line and see the information on there David. It may be worth your while... Good luck mate. 
Karim ***************
@David ********
wrong information. You can go to the test centre and get for 600 baht after watching a hazard awareness video.David *********
@Karim **************
it’s not wrong information at all, that’s an option for a tourist who wants a licence quickly and easily.3000b might be a lot of money to some and pocket change to others so all depends on ones situation
Zed ********
Step-by-step guide and important info for riding in Thailand is all here. Just follow the steps to work out the best course of action for your situation :) :
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Brett **********
It's a straightforward process to get a bike license and pretty cheap as well. I'd recommend doing a training course first if you d never ridden a bike before. Honda have several training schools around the country. If it's a big bike you want to ride then you'll want a multiday course. If you just want a license so you can ride a twist and go then you'll only need a half day course
Bob **********
Bring an IDP good for a bike
Ivan ************
@Benjamin *****
the 90 day report for residence cert is a Bangkok rule, it's not needed everywhere. Chiang Mai doesn't have that requirement and will issue them to tourists.
Terry **********
To ride a bike legal in Thailand you will need a bike license from your home country along with a IDP. This will allow you to ride a bike here for your period of stay of 60 days. If you intend staying longer, then you will need to transfer to a Thailand licence as IDP can only be used for 3 months. Whilst here look at route for transferring to thai license.
Hugh **********
@Terry *********
correct 
Ray ********
OP@Terry *********
TY Terry
Benjamin ******
If you have a motorcycle license from your home country, the Thai traffic police must accept an international drivers permit. You can contact your local motor vehicle department in your home country for more information on how to get this drivers permit.
> I do have my fiancé’s address I can use. Possible?
Maybe. You will need a residency certificate, issued from the immigration office, however requires at least ONE 90 day report to already be submitted (not possible with a 60 day tourist visa). You can also get this residency certificate at your Embassy in Bangkok. The United States government sells them (via the Affidavit) for $50 USD.
> I do have my fiancé’s address I can use. Possible?
Maybe. You will need a residency certificate, issued from the immigration office, however requires at least ONE 90 day report to already be submitted (not possible with a 60 day tourist visa). You can also get this residency certificate at your Embassy in Bangkok. The United States government sells them (via the Affidavit) for $50 USD.
Steve *******
@Benjamin *****
You only need proof of address, it doesnt have to be from the Immigration office.Benjamin ******
@Steve ******
I know, that's why I said>You can also get this residency certificate at your Embassy in Bangkok. The United States government sells them (via the Affidavit) for $50 USD.
Ray ********
OP@Benjamin *****
good to know thx
Gary ****
Just get an international drivers permit.
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Ray ********
OP@Gary ********
I do have an international drivers license US without the motorbike endorsement. Thai police looked for the endorsement and without it gave me a ticket several times.
Paul ***********
what country you from
Ray ********
OPRay ********
OPPaul ***********
@Ray *******
if you were from uk l could tell you how to get one to ride bike without getting a fine 👍Ray ********
OP@Paul **********
thx anyways friend 
James ********
Do you have a motorbike license in your home country?
Ray ********
OP
Maxim ***********
Ofc he can, cops don't care about licenses, you just pay a small fee if caught. + the 500b if you are unlucky once a month.
Rob **********
@Maxim **********
until he is in a accident of any kind, and then he is in a bit of trouble plus, no license no insurance coverage as you will not be covered. Not hard to get a license and do things legally.
Vasco ***********
@Maxim **********
nice advice !Ray ********
OP@Maxim **********
that was my experience too and really just chump change but would like to be legal.James ********
@Ray *******
you cannot operate a motorbike in Thailand unless you have a valid motorbike license.BTW in Thailand the #1 cause of death is from being on a motorbike. In fact its #1 in the world for deaths on roads.
Benjamin ******
@Ray *******
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