Hey everyone, I'm looking to get a Thai driving license and an having a few problems. I have a valid Washington State license, but the land transport office in Samut Prakan demanded a notarized translation of the different classes and endorsements from the embassy even though none are applicable to me. Is this something anyone else has had to deal with? Does anyone have any advice for how to handle this in a manner that doesn't take forever? Is going to the embassy actually needed and if so how is the process? Thank you very much for any info you can provide.
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A user seeks guidance on obtaining a Thai driving license using a valid Washington State license, highlighting issues with the Land Transport Office in Samut Prakan requiring notarized translations. Community members share various strategies, including obtaining an International Driving Permit (IDP) and recount their own experiences in different provinces. Recommendations include approaching different districts for potentially less strict requirements, using agents to ease the process, and emphasizing the need for accurate documentation if the original license is not in English.