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

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Jul 15, 2025

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

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.

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9 months ago

Richard ***********

This guy did a pretty helpful step by step

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9 months ago

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

10 months ago

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.

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Greg *******

better I convert because i already have driver license from my country

10 months ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant Someone will know exact steps. I do know you need 1) Residence Certificate from Immigration 2) Medical Certificate

10 months ago

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

10 months ago

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Alex *********

Do you have any IDP from your own country?

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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No IDP , only my driver license from my country

10 months ago

Paul ********

Anonymous participant IDP not required for Thai license. Easier to use an agent. Streamlined

10 months ago

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

10 months ago

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.

10 months ago

Toni *****

@Paul *******

well they need both, or translated version of your license if you dont have IDP, or that was my case atleast

9 months ago

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