Answered3 years ago
What are the real requirements and costs for obtaining a motorcycle license in Thailand?
Hi. I would like to get a motorcycle driving license in Thailand. I saw some announcements on groups that it only costs 1500thb and you don't have to take the tests? How does it look in practice?
Answer summary
The process of obtaining a motorcycle license in Thailand can be complicated by scams that promise easy licences for low prices (like 1500 THB). Many responders caution against such offers, recommending instead to go through legitimate driving schools or directly at the Department of Land Transport (DLT). Most suggestions involve taking a short course at accredited schools, such as Honda Safety Riding Park, which involve a basic theory test and a practical riding test. The total cost for legitimate processes typically falls between 2000-3000 THB and takes around 3 days for completion, although it varies by location. For those without a motorcycle license from their home country, full tests will be required.
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Menshikov *******
Добрый день. Подскажите где вы видели это объявление. ссылка пожалуйста?
Michael ********
OP@Menshikov ******
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Garry *************
Have been told the International Permit is good for only the first 3 months on arrival even though it is dated for 12 months. I would assume if leave and go a country the 3 months start again. Why would you want to ride a bike in Thailand have been riding for 50 years to scared to ride over there.
Martin *******
get it from home , at RACQ, or NRMA ? lasts a year or more .
Xjwhudkwhry ********
Greedy b##tards!!!
Arisara *********
It is not that hard to get a motorbike licence in Thailand. A paper/ online exam is in English, the training is by watching a traffic rule vdo then a practical exam takes only less than 10 minutes. The fee is about $10 to $20.
Derek *******
@Dorai *************
can help you
Cia *********
You can only get a certificate from Immigration to request a permit. As for issuing a driver's license, you have to go and do the testing yourself.
Marc ********
It's a scam. I have seen it on Line too.
They promiss you to send you the DL for 1500b
Line account with DLT logo
They promiss you to send you the DL for 1500b
Line account with DLT logo
Mark *********
Took my IDP, Aus drivers licence, doctors health cert and cert of residency did the 4 perception tests got my photo taken paid the money and walked out with my Thai licence...took 2 hours
Rc *******
@Mark ********
is that Thai licence that you got a driving licence only includes motorbike riding licence too?Mark *********
@Rc ******
yes bike only at this pointRc *******
Tony ******
Rule number one if it sounds to good it's a scam seriously slap yourself and get some steet under your feet
Alastair *******
I didn’t have a home motorcycle license. I looked at the Transport Department’s requirements, easy.
Some paperwork, eye and reflex test, then an easy drive test in their area!
Cheap, no hassles and very easy.
Some paperwork, eye and reflex test, then an easy drive test in their area!
Cheap, no hassles and very easy.
Richard *********
@Alastair ******
WRITTEN test as well not so easy >>>as some questions/answers very confusing
I took it in Feb, failed first time with a 44, need 45 out of 50. passed next day with 46 but i've been driving in Thailand over 30 years :-)
Andy **********
@Richard ********
driving for 30 years in Thailand with no licenses?? proper Thai style that!! why bother getting licenses now then?? 😂🤷🤔Richard *********
@Andy *********
Had a car LIcnse here since 91, but never bothered with Motorcycle as they weren't concerned> post covid ....they are :-)Alastair *******
@Richard ********
“very confusing” is a polite description of the Thai to English translation 🤣!I’d managed to find a version of these questions online👍.
Richard *********
going price for an agent that will get you the license here in phuket is 7,000 baht PLUS u still need get a cor and medical test
Michael ********
OP@Richard ********
wow so expensiveRichard *********
NOT in PHUKET!
Lawrence *******
@Michael *******
If you are in CM, then just enroll in the Honda school there. Easy enough. Good luck.
Javier ********
@Richard ********
If you do the test in a driving school directly it's same day.Michael ********
OP@Richard ********
I'm in CM and BKKRichard *********
@Michael *******
Than do it the legal way an spend less than 500 yet u will need wait a few months to do ur test in Phuket.Richard *********
@Andy *********
I know, thats what my friend did and the price in Phuket without waiting for months for appt, watching the 75 min video, doing the tests other than eye, brake... take photo and waitin and out in 30 minutes
Andy **********
@Richard ********
if you get the license through a reputable well established agent it is legal, they are only helping you to convert your home licenses, you can't just buy one like some people suggest, it's all done at the land and transport office, if you don't have a full license from your home country together with an international licence, you will need to do all the tests on-line and practical.Michael ********
OP@Richard ********
few months? People said 3 days.
John **********
If you don't have a license for a bike from your home country the best thing for you to do is to sign up for a driving school that will take you through everything including both physical and computer based tests
Steve *********
Big scam. Don’t fall for it.
Kreaton *********
Its a scam
Sacha ****
How can anything be legal where you dont have to take the test. Think about it…
Andy **********
@Sacha ***
they will only convert your home country licence, together with your international licence, into Thai licenses, if you don't already have a license from your own country, you have to do the full tests, you go to the land and transport office together with an agent or do it yourself, everything is issued there, so yes of course it is legal, and I didn't do any tests apart from a simple reaction and colour blind test.Sacha ****
@Andy *********
im aware thanks, if you read my comments i am aware
John *********
@Sacha ***
Depends, I got both mine at my local DLT and no tests required beyond peripheral vision test (that's the eye test, not the driving hazards one) . I did it in person.Sacha ****
@John ********
key point there, you went yourself.Other people cant turn up and do any aspects at all of the test for you and it be legal.
John *********
@Sacha ***
I don't really understand why you need an intermediary at all, unless you're having driving lessons and they accompany you.Our friends had to do a test for theirs but it was very basic and both passed first time as they already drove a car and rode a scooter.
Zed ********
Ignore those scams. Go through places like Honda Riding Park or do it yourself (simple process). Follow the steps outlined in the guide (also has practice mock online tests to help you pass your theory test): Riding in Thailand -
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Adam *****
Contact local driving schools. Honda Safety Riding Park (in Chiang Mai, Phuket) come highly recommended, though there are other schools as well. Go through their training course and take the theory test on site. Once you pass you go to the local DLT, present your documents and they will issue the license.
Michael ********
OP@Adam ****
how much? Maybe you know. And how long does it take?
Robert ***********
@Michael *******
I was also just quoted 2k in Phuket so that is still valid. I believe they said it's at the end of every month so act fast.Adam *****
@Michael *******
you can message them on Facebook messenger. They're very responsive.@Honda **********************************
@Honda *****************************
Adam *****
@Michael *******
3 days. It was 2k in Phuket and 3k in Chiang Mai. Add one day to queue at DLT.
Graham *******
Varies by office, but I think u will find u have to watch a video and maybe a reaction test! U do not have to prove that u can ride a bike which demonstrates how fond the Thai's are of us Farangs! Do not be fooled by the advertisers, state which office u will try in and people will recommend an agent.
Michael ********
They are scams dont contact them.
Convert your license or do actual test. Its not very difficult
Convert your license or do actual test. Its not very difficult
Damo ***********
@Michael *******
this guy sounds like he will be very happy paying the scammer for his dodgey license... let us see if he is still happy and smiling the 1st time he gets pulled over by the BiB 🤷Robert ***********
@Damo **********
Another unnecessary stupid response from someone new.Damo ***********
@Robert **********
same as your unnecessary stupid response just then noobie?
Giovanni ****************
@Michael *******
the theory test is not easy at all. The main problem is that the questions and answers are in a very broken English. You need to try to understand the meaning, memorize the question and the answer. 50 question, pass at 45 right. I practiced with the application Thai Drive. Quite useful and free.
Michael ********
@Giovanni ***************
Done motorbike test 3 times, i never found it difficult. Only time i had issue was practical in Truck I was too fast reversingGiovanni ****************
@Michael *******
not difficult it is just the atrocious translation which is often misleading.Michael ********
OP@Michael *******
i have only car license but not international
Rick *********
@Michael *******
it seems each area or office has different requirements. It seems the “tourist” areas I have heard are more strict. I did mine in a small town. One requirement was I had a motorcycle endorsement, then I didn’t need to take the driving test. I went to the office first and got their requirements, then got it.
Steve ********
@Michael *******
If you want a motorcycle licence you have to start from scratch. A friend of mine went through these guys***********************
Brandon ************
Drivers license scams are one of the biggest scams going around right now. You're just asking for your money to be stolen.
Either use an actual agency, or do it yourself the legit way. But responding to one of the ads offering a price too good to believe will separate you from your money quickly. There was just a post last week about someone getting taken in by one of these scammers.
Either use an actual agency, or do it yourself the legit way. But responding to one of the ads offering a price too good to believe will separate you from your money quickly. There was just a post last week about someone getting taken in by one of these scammers.
Michael ********
OP@Brandon ***********
so you don't recommend intermediaries? What does the official route look like, what needs to be done?
Isi *************
@Michael *******
you can look my post, I had a lot of good answersIsi *************
@Michael *******
oh, that was another group 😁But this link helped a lot someone post
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Michael ********
OP@Isi ************
wchich ones
Simon *********
@Michael *******
if you want to use an agent I highly recommend Mots in Pattaya I used them they where very a professional outfitAndy **********
@Martin *********
the agent was assisting me with opening a bank account because I couldn't do it myself with being on a tourist visa, I just decided to do the conversation of my driving licenses at the same time, I just thought it would be a lot easier tbh, rather than trying to navigate through the Thai bureaucracy.
Martin **********
@Andy *********
Why with the agent? Went alone, looked up at internet, which papers they need, and done.Simon *********
@Andy *********
totally agree mateAndy **********
@Simon ********
I can second that recommendation for Mots visa services in Pattaya, if you have a full car license with motorcycle entitlement, together with an international licence, you can just attend the land and transport office with the agent, and do a simple reaction and colour blind test, and obtain both car and motorcycle licenses, there isn't much point with the price difference in only doing one licence.Brandon ************
@Michael *******
I don't recommend some ad you see that charges you 1500 baht. **********************************************************************************************
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