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Feb 20, 2026
2 months ago
Jacek ************
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Hi,

I need certificate of residence for driving license but my hotel refused to give me t30 paper.

Anyone can help ?

I am staying near Phutthamonthon / Nakhon Pathom / Bangkok
54 comments
Dec 1, 2025
5 months ago
Todd *********
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Thai driving license advice please 🙏🏻

Hi everyone

I’m up in Kalasin (Bua Khao) and have tried to get a Thai driving license

The transport office tells me to go to the police station, the police station tells me to go to the transport office.

I have a non o spouse visa, yellow book, ID card, in date Australian License, and an in date International Permit.

Just after any info where I can get a Thai license without being scammed. So if you’ve used a service and are happy with the outcome could you PM me the details please 🙏🏻

Cheers 🍻
20 comments
Jul 21, 2025
9 months ago
Robert *******
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I need to convert my German drivers license to Thai can I do this in an other province then Bangkok where I live as the 1st date available is mid October and the new car we already have.
28 comments
Apr 29, 2025
a year ago
Matty *********
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Just spent 5 hours shuffling between korat immigration and dlt for them to refuse to give me the documents to get a driver's licence because I'm on a DTV. Any suggestions? I'm happy to travel so I can get all of this sorted legally. Tried contacting a few agents here but no one would help.
26 comments
Jan 20, 2024
2 years ago
Martyn **********
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A question under the 'everything else' category.

Is it possible to buy a second hand pick up and register ownership in my name when I do not have a driving license.

I will be on a one year retirement visa extension and I have a yellow house book and pink ID card.

Thank you in advance for any replies.
15 comments
Nov 21, 2023
2 years ago
Michael ********
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Hi. I would like to get a motorcycle driving license in Thailand. I saw some announcements on groups that it only costs 1500thb and you don't have to take the tests? How does it look in practice?
68 comments
Mar 9, 2023
3 years ago
Raquel ***********
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Do you need to have residency status to get a driver license in Thailand?

More info: Currently on a tourist visa and my US license expires within a year so I can't apply for an IDL, or I can but it won't be valid (IDL needs 1 year validity in Thailand).
25 comments
Feb 26, 2020
6 years ago
Kyle ********
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What is the best option for obtaining local medical insurance?

My biggest concern is making sure I have good quality cover in the event of a motorcycle accident.

Is local insurance even worth it?

What kind of driving license do local insurers require? Is a foreign motorcycle license + IDP acceptable or do they require a local Thai license? Happy to get the latter anyway as the IDP is a pain to carry around.
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