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What are the steps to obtain a Thai driver's license with a DTV visa in Bangkok?

Jul 15, 2025
23 days ago
Hello everyone!

I just arrived in Bangkok, Thailand using my DTV visa. I’m looking to get a Thai driver’s license.

Does anyone know the steps or how to start the process? Appreciate any help!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user recently arrived in Bangkok with a DTV visa and is seeking guidance on obtaining a Thai driver's license. They received various suggestions including using an agent for assistance, obtaining a medical certificate, and clarifying whether they are converting a home country license or applying for a new one.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
David **********
DM me if u are in Chiang Mai
Richard ***********
This guy did a pretty helpful step by step
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Jef ********
I used this agent , I think it was only 5,000 baht

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(Bangkok)

Residence certificate

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200 baht medical certificate
Greg ********
Are you looking to convert a home country license or get a whole new Thai one? Slightly different for each so people can point you in right direction.
Anonymous *************
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@Greg *******
better I convert because i already have driver license from my country
Greg ********
Anonymous participant Someone will know exact steps. I do know you need 1) Residence Certificate from Immigration 2) Medical Certificate
Jef ********
@Greg *******
correct , I done mine in January and had issues getting a residency cert because I hadn’t done a 90 day report. Ended up having to get it from nonthanburi ( this hurdle may have changed now )

They will obviously also need. tM30 to get the residence certificate
Alex *********
Do you have any IDP from your own country?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
No IDP , only my driver license from my country
Paul ********
Anonymous participant IDP not required for Thai license. Easier to use an agent. Streamlined
Alex *********
@Paul *******
as far as I know, having an IDP is mandatory if you want to convert it into a Thai license. If you want to get from scratch then there's no need to have a foreign license
Paul ********
@Alex ********
you don’t convert an IDP to a Thai license. You convert your home license to a Thai license. And I have done it.
Toni *****
@Paul *******
well they need both, or translated version of your license if you dont have IDP, or that was my case atleast
Paul ********
@Toni ****
I wonder which licensing office you went to. Rayong was mine. They needed NO translation of an Aus licence nor did they want an IDP