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What are the requirements for obtaining a Thailand driver's license as an expat?

May 15, 2025
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Jonathan ******
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In Bangkok, any advice please. Need a Thailand DL. I have IDP & current DL and retirement visa.
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To obtain a Thai driver's license as an expat, you'll need several documents including a medical certificate from a local clinic, a resident certificate from immigration, and copies of your passport and visa. You should visit the Department of Land Transport (DLT) with these documents and possibly a certification from an online driving course. The application process is straightforward, and fees are around 205 Baht for a car and 105 Baht for a motorcycle.
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Adam ***********
You got $5000 Baht?

I’ll get you one quick! 😉
JP *******
You’re golden. Easy. Find DLT Office.

Watch the video prior to going.

Copy your QR code

Copies of IDP, VISA, Passport, Residency Cert. and Health Cert.

Pay $205bht (car) $105 (motorcycle)

done ✅ Maybe 20 min.

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Phil ******
@Jonathan *****
try the DLT website for requirements

Residence certificate and medical required as well as photos
Kay *******
Wow!! Where you gonna stay?
Kay *******
Congratulations 🎉
David **********
Do an online course with short test and show the Cert from it to dlt
David **********
Yes you need a medical certificate from a local clinic
David **********
Go to immigration and get a letter to dlt for licence then go to dlt and apply for licence
Sean **********
Assume you have checked and know you will also need medical cert, residence cert from immigration and photos
Per ***************
The only thing you can use is LKS or GMR. If you are smart even DCP will be availiable.
Peter ********
@Per **************
LKS, GMR, DCP.... ????
Per ***************
@Peter *******
Yes, just like with Jonathan, I take it for granted that everyone knows the acronyms.
Peter ********
@Per **************
how about FO with your acronyms, say what you mean,
Sean **********
@Peter *******
yeah really, what with all the acronyms
Yvan **********
Just go to the closest motor vehicle office, ask what documents you need to show them and go back to get your DL
Frank **********
Department of Land Transport is where you will go after you get the documents Bob DeAndre stated.
Bob **********
Get a resident certificate,medical certificate and copies of passport if you want both licenses you’ll need doubles
Jonathan ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Bob *********
what are both licenses? I only know of one.
Bob **********
@Jonathan *****
car and motorcycle they are separate in Thailand
Jesper *******
@Jonathan *****
driving and motorbike licence are issued separately
Sean **********
@Jonathan *****
IDP international drivers permit & drivers license. We both only reaction test required.
Robert ********
@Bob *********
copy of entry stamp from passport too.
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