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What agencies in Pattaya can assist with obtaining a Thai driver's license for a scooter?

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Feb 14, 2023
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Marc ********
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Hi

I want to make Thai drivers license for scooter.

I talked to some agencies already.

I saw here some posts you can go to an agency and they will help you get all the paper work bring you to pass the exam etc.

Well I cannot find any agency offering this service.

Can anybody recomend a agency in Pattaya offers the service.

I am pretty helpless and Google does not help me either.

And I don't want to do it myself I don't have problems paying an agency as I am helpless and don't have the energy to do it on my own.

TIA😊
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Many expats looking to obtain a Thai driver's license for scooters in Pattaya are struggling to find reliable agencies that provide this service. While some participants recommend considering driving schools instead of traditional agencies, as they offer courses that include driving instruction and assistance with required documentation, other users suggest that obtaining a license is straightforward and can be done independently. Key recommendations include using services like 'Mot’s Agency' or J & E Concierge for expedited processing, and utilizing the 'DLT Smart Queue' app to schedule appointments. Additional documents like a valid home country driving license, residency proof, and a medical certificate may be required.
Martin *********
Stupid question but you don’t mention , I’m just assuming you do already have a driving license in your own country ? Because you do need one even if your going down the agent route
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Stevan ***********
Vip visa
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Geoff ********
Do it yourself
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Geoff ********
My agents said they ant do it...the Chinese have fucked things up
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Oliil ******
I just did for my boyfriend last time. You need to make an appointment on app “DLT Smart Queue” after that go to immigration and do Certificate of residence (need photo ) and also medical certificate (if in Phuket I pay about 100THB for medical certificate ) don’t need agency it’s easy if you can ride motorcycles 😁 mostly agency here asked to do document from Immigration about 2500THB , but as I said it’s easy to do. ( Some place don’t need queue but need to wait )

Ps.Driving school here about 5000THB by car, examination in school
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Shane ******
@VIP ****************************
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@Richard ********
 that doesn't seem correct.
@Momay ********
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Aidan **********
use your oseas license and transfer
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Amer *********
Do they speak English in the license office ?
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Mike *****
J & E Concierge in Pattaya. 8am start from office, drive to License Office, walked thru everything, prioritized service at office, done by 11am
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Richard *********
7,000-10,000 baht for an agent
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Mart ****
@Richard ********
 nope 3k bike 6k bike+car. I guess the agent is only needed if your on a short term visa.
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Richard *********
@Martin ******
 u sure> friend just did his last week 7,000 for both or for one>

SO if ur sure, post his name /number

If u go in now appt are for JUNE< But for 1,000 baht can get it in a few days> 🙂

I just did mine monday/tuesday

Failed the test 1st time ( 44 out of 50) than took yesterday an passed with a 45, motorcycle test in afternoon> Have had a car license for 27 years but never a bike on >>

105 Baht

FYI: its not a Color blindness test, ( traffic light with red, green, yellow and a brake test
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@Richard ********
 tik tok services
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Richard *********
@Martin ******
 ???
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Jason *********
They do a colorblindness test. I have mild colorblindness that's not noticeable and doesn't interfere with me at all, but it makes it so that I can't pass that test. Sucks.
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Lyndon ************
@Nan *********
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Moon ******
Nan visa
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Paul *******
Just do it yourself
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Ross ********
The agency doesn't do shit except maybe make an appointment for you and drive you to the office
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@Lyndon ***********
 I don't think it matters what the length of your visa is. Embassies aren't interested in that. The Australian embassy stamped such statements to any citizen who needed it, but stopped doing it several years ago. The US embassy is about to stop, claiming its cheaper and easier for US citizens to contact immigration.

Work permit holders can generally just use their work permits in lieu without needing to contact immigration or their embassy. However, the work address, instead of home address will then be printed on your license, which is weird. So if you get any fines, your workplace will receive them.
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Lyndon ************
@Paul ******
 the document you are trying to obtain 'proof of address' is not issued by the UK Embassy. They redirect you back to immigration and in Bangkok, immigration will NOT issue a residence certificate if you are not on a long term visa, doing 90 day reports etc.

Work permit holders.... Blah blah

I don't know anyone on a tourist visa with a work permit...
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@Marc *******
 you can easily get a license yourself than waste thousands of Baht to give to an agent who doesn't help you achieve anything.
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Marc ********
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@Paul ******
 I want to ok? My money my convenience? Ok now get lost and go back where you came from
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Paul *******
You ask your embassy to notarize a document that states what your address is. Simple to do, unless your embassy no longer does it.
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Paul *******
@Marc *******
 you're the biggest troll on here.
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Marc ********
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@Paul ******
 I am not but you are certainly.
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@Lyndon ***********
 I can assure you a driver's license renewal is much easier than a visa extension. In both cases, you'll need to bring along all the documents they require.
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Lyndon ************
@Paul ******
 if you can get them... Eg obtaining a residence cert in Bangkok in a Tourist visa. Impossible via Immigration
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@Lyndon ***********
 So you go via your embassy.
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Lyndon ************
@Paul ******
 and ask them for what?
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Marc ********
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@Lyndon ***********
 Don't pay him any mind. He's just a fool trolling on any post or any comment I make😅
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@Marc *******
 fair enough. I was interested in what he was going to ask for, from the embassy...
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@Lyndon ***********
 Yeah see the fool wants me to go to embassy, queue up in line, health and residence certificate.

All the hassle to save 6000b
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Lyndon ************
@Marc *******
 yeah, and you'd just be wasting your time, as the UK Embassy will not issue a residence letter on a short term visa...
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@Lyndon ***********
 It would be the swiss embassy for me. But going to BKK for this would be insane.Even if they would issue any paper
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@Lyndon ***********
 I went in at 815am on the last day the office was open before they closed for Covid in 2020 and I was out of the office by 11am. Did it myself. Unlike visa matters, a driver's license renewal is something one can easily accomplish on your own without the need for an agent.
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Lyndon ************
@Paul ******
 fine if you have the residence and health certs in your pocket and the queue isn't already too long for that day.

Btw Visa matters... I do myself.

Also 2020, pre covid, hardly relevant today.
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@Ross *******
 a good one will

Obtain health cert, residence certificate.

Take you through pre test video, and assessment. Queue up before 6am to get your test 'ticket' and seen that day with no appointment. Client arrives at 9am. Complete and copy all paperwork only needing a signature from the client. Take you through the tests and assessments.

11am all done.
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@Lyndon ***********
 I did all that by myself easy as pie 🥧
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Paul *******
@Lyndon ***********
 You can do it on your own without the need to queue up at 6am when the office only opens at 830am. Just get there at 815am when they open with all the documents and you'll be out of there around 1030 or 11am.
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Lyndon ************
@Paul ******
 on the day I went... Only three people behind my agent in the queue got their licence that morning. They arrived before 7am. Many of those who pitched up at 8am queued happily for a couple of hours to be told to come back the next day.

With all the documents.... So that's hours in the local hospital to get a doctor's cert plus another visit to immigration for a residence cert. Yeah super quick and easy...
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Marc ********
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@Paul ******
 I expected you to jump on my post going on the most way.

After our little banter the other day. I knew you will want to pay me back😆

All good mate have fun
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David **********
Avoid these agencies its not necessary. Its easy to get thai license, especially when you bring your current home licenses with you and they will give you thai license with minimum testing. You will need visa, proof of address or long term visa, medical check ssying youre OK to drive.
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@David *********
 Agreed. Very easy to do it yourself. An agency may be useful for immigration purposes and to do a border run depending on your situation but for getting a driver's license? Ridiculous. Very easy to do it yourself.
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Ralphy *****
Google 'Mot's services' did my car and bike. Could not have been easier !!! Get 2 days
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Оливер *********
Try MOT Service.
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Frank **********
@Marc *******
 I am joking with you. Lol
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Marc ********
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@Frank *********
 Trolling is the correct word.

But I knew you was
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John ******
@Оливер ********
 Google maps is your friend. Mot Pattaya gives the answer
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Marc ********
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@John *****
 Correct google is a friend as long as the name is correct.

It's probably Mots then and not Mot
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Frank **********
@Marc *******
 do you need someone to hold your hand too.
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Marc ********
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@Frank *********
 Yes you will do it?
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Frank **********
@Marc *******
 3000 baht. Lol
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Marc ********
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@Frank *********
 No problem. You hold mY hand bring me to offices. Test center and everything. I happily pay you
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Colin **********
@Marc *******
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Marc ********
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@Оливер ********
 Thank you. Do you have location?
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Ralphy *****
@Marc *******
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Michael ********
I believe Mots agency in pattaya can do this for you
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Suthida ******************
Find driving school, you can pay for the course and then you can take knowledge exam and driving exam in school until you pass. Then they will prepare the document for you but you still need to bring document to land transport to apply for driving license by yourself.

But actually if you have work permit and you can drive, it is not that hard to do all the process by yourself without using driving school. You can apply for online appointment from dlt smart queue app.
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John **********
Try looking for a driving school rather than an agency. There's loads. They'll teach to drive the scooter, get you through the exam and when you pass they'll give you a paper to take to the DLT which you swap for your license
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Marc ********
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@John *********
 Thank you for your answer. It seems it's almost the same doing it myself as I understood I have to go to driving school anyway
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@Marc *******
 you don't have to go to driving school, you can just go straight for the test. 2 parts, an exam and riding. But as you don't seem to be experienced I'd recommend the school route. I didn't need to do it as I had an IDP from home covering both car and bike so simple for me. My friend went the school route and it takes a few days but other than that straightforward
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@John *********
 I have the experience as I can drive without license in Cambodia. But I wouldn't know where to sign up for the test and exam.
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Jason *********
@Marc *******
 Are you sure you can drive without a license in Cambodia? I'm pretty sure they revised that so that it doesn't apply to foreigners.
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@Jason ********
 I am sure yes. 100%

You got wrong info

Applies to scooters with less than 125cc
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John **********
@Marc *******
 your local DLT office (Department of Land Transport)
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@John *********
 Ah 🆗️ thanks.

I don't speak Thai. And will not find it by myself.

I explained already I am pretty helpless😅
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John **********
@Marc *******
 Google is a useful tool

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I'm sure someone there will speak English.
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@John *********
 If I read this I am scared already. Can't bother with it.

I am Cheap Charlie. But I rather pay a couple thousand bath. To get thr most easy way
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@Marc *******
 that's why I recommend a driving school. Loads of them round where you are, just Google driving school Pattaya
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