Hi all

To get my Thai licence will i need an international permit or will they accept my home licence ? got my O visa now so if anyone has done this please advise ,Cheers .

I'm from the UK and my next visit to Thailand is next month.

I'm trying it get an International Driving Permit before I fly out.

The UK Government website says I need a 1968 but I know that doesn't have a thai translation in it. (I got one in the past and then was stopped by a Thai policeman and told it was "No Good! 300 baht" )

Some web searches are saying a 1949 but I have not seen one to confirm if it has a thai translation.

Does anyone here know what the correct permit is.

T.I.A.

I have a question about converting my drivers license into a Thai drivers license at DLT? I have all the paperwork done and an appointment set up at DLT. When I go, will they be having me take an additional test aside from the online video that I passed and have a QR code for ? And is there a practical test where I have to either drive or sit in some machine at DLT? I’ve seen posts addressing this but frankly I haven’t really understood them. Do they really make you sit in a box and press the gas pedal and stop pedal or is it more involved? I’ll be going to the DLT in Bangkok. Thanks

Worth while actually getting a motorbike licence for my time there as I know they fine you regardless on the spot iv been told 🙄

Before I jump into the DTV process, I am coming out to check out places and move around for 60 days in the country, then I am gonna head to Australia to visit friends. Whilst in Australia I am gonna apply for the DTV from there, do you foresee any issues or things I need to think about while checking out places to live? Thanks!

Can I get a Thai Drivers Licence by Presenting My Home Country Licence (car)

I'm ready to do my test for motorbike (no prior motorbike licence), have all the relevant docs to proceed with that - residence certificate, tm30, health certificate.

But I'm thinking I might as well get the car licence too. I do not have in date International Drivers Permit.

The Licence is Irish.

From my research (AI), it seems that I will be only required to sit the theory part of the testing which is quite favourable.

I'm interested to hear from any other folks on DTV (or other visas) that have managed to successfully get their Thai licence by presenting their home country licence.

I'm looking to buy a motorbike and rent cars at times for trips.

Hello everyone, I’m hoping to retire in Thailand at the end of the year all being well you’re answered some of my questions before about visas thank you I was just wondering if I do a 12 month extension. Can I use my English driving license to drive a car and a motorcycle or do I have to do a Thai driving test because I will not have an address in UK but my license will have a UK address on it which I will not live there cause I will of sold it 

Thank you .

Hello, anyone got the Thai driving licence in Pattaya for motorcycles? I'd like to hear about your experiences. I already have a international driving licence for motorcycle.

Hi I had a Thai driving licence when I lived in Thailand before had a 2 year followed by 2 x 5 year licences. Car only. Ive now been back in the UK for 11 years. We are returning to live there later in the year.

Can I still change my UK licence for a new Thai licence ?

TIA

Hi everyone 👋

I recently moved to Bangkok last month on a DTV and I’m looking for guidance on how to apply for a Thai driver’s license (both motorcycle & car).

I already have:

• TM30

• Residence Certificate for Motorcycle & Car issued by the Immigration Bureau

• Valid driver’s license from my home country + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Could someone please share the latest process, required documents, and whether an appointment is needed at DLT? Also, any tips or recent experiences would be really appreciated.

Thank you in advance 🙏😊