What is the process for obtaining a Thai driver's license as an expat?

@Todd ********

this is the one I used ... A quick search on FB will give you more choices, I had an international driving permit but no residence certificate.

@Todd ********

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@Wolfgang ******

Maybe you should do your research. The LTO accepts both Thai and English. Not like you mentioned it must be in Thai. Bad Boy

@Wolfgang ******

you are absolutely wrong. If your foreign license is not in English then you have to have it translated and sent to your embassy for verification. Then you may go with your documents to get your license. If I am correct if you have a German drivers license it is not in English, so you have first have it translated. Before you post a comment you should know the facts. To many people post wrong information.

@Carlos ********

where is paytong ?

@Peadrew ********

to add to Garrett's post, if your home country license is expired you will have to take the written, and the driving tests. If you don't have a motorcycle endorsement on your valid home country license you'll have to take the written, and driving test for motorbikes. They give you a book to study while you are there, and when you are ready you take the test. You only need a 70% to pass. The driving tests are not that difficult. At the Land Transport department across from Chatuchak market, where you get your license in Bangkok, any of the motorbike taxi drivers can take you to the local clinic to get your medical certificate. Before covid it was bt170 when I renewed mine, not counting the bt30 motorci taxi fees. Appointments now can take a few months for new licenses, so be aware of that.