As for renewing driving licenses, you get 2year with DTV not 5year, I guess this was expected as its a tourist visa, but I had some hopes because its 5year visa 😝

And for requirements, on DLT website it says certificate of residence but no, you need the same paper from IO that you needed when you got your first license (for motorbike, and car, different papers).

The officer at transportation office said, and wrote on my appointment letter that I need 1 cert and 1 copy of it. A bit confusing since i renew motorbike and car. Car they check both boxes in 1 paper?

I have never renewed a license here before, so of course obvious things for some people, but just FYI for people like me...

You also need to print out the certificate of your 1hour training, showing from phone is not enough.

it’s not really visa related but wondering if anyone has experience getting a thai drivers license. specifically motorbike.

i know the correct channel to do so however all appointments at the department of transport are taken until december. i’ve heard of schools with which you can sit the test so an appointment with the transport department isn’t necessary.

does anyone have recommendations in bangkok? i’m time orientated as i only have 2 weeks to do it for various reasons. cheers!

hope this isn’t off-topic. I want to get a motorbike license in Bangkok. What is the name of the Department Office for Bangkok?

Hi everyone,

I went to Taiwan Taipei Thai embassy on Wednesday Dec 17 9am to apply soft power Muay Thai they told me to come bakc at 3 pm and came late so they told me to come back the next day 3pm. They asked me a few questions like how long have you been in Thailand what do you do for work do you have a Thai bank account they asked me when I first came to Thailand 2018 as a tourist in and out and got stuck out when covid happened. Officially moved to Thailand when I opened a business and worked in it because of covid business slowed down a lot amd we shut it down. After shutting it down I did a education visa and tried to apply for,the Thai elite visa but got refused because education visas were frowned upon (a blessing for me I’d say) and the DTV came out applied for it and got approved picked up my passport.

Now I’m having trouble applying for a motorbike license went to 2 places they both refused because I didn’t have a work permit.im under 50 retired. Anyone know a legit place in Bangkok preferably sathon Rama 3 area.

Thank you all in Advance for taking the time to read this.

I'm trying to get residency certificate for buying motorbike and for motorbike license.

So when I go to the immigration in chiang mai, do I need to double my document?(example: copy of passport, house registration of the owner)

As you can only get one thing for one residency certificate

Hi friends, my DTV was approved (Muay Thai) and have a couple questions:

1. What health insurance provider is recommended for DTV holders? Searching around I see AXA or AIA, but would like to hear your thoughts.

2. Are DTV holders able to get a motorbike license in Bangkok? Just something small to get around.

Thank you!

Residency Certificate (RC) - Are residency certificates specific to each task wanting to be accomplished.

i.e. I got a RC for a drivers license. Now I only have a copy because DLT took that copy. Also I believe the RC notes states it for use with drivers license.

So would opening a bank account require a RC designated for opening a bank account.

When I tried to open a bank account I showed the bank folks the my RC I used for drivers license and they said, “That’s for a drivers license”

Does anyone know if its possible to still apply for motorbike license if your on the 60 days plus 30 days extension? Im hearing getting the cert of residence is main issue but that it also depends on where you apply for it. Iv heard if you are in a less touristy place its a far easier and faster process. Any experiences?

Hi,

I want to travel to other countries in Asia, and be able to legally rent a motorbike. So, I want to get a motorbike license. Since the Thailand 2 year license is not able to issue IDP(?), this rules Thailand out. What other country could i travel to short term and get a license fairly easily?

Info:

* If it matters, i have a car license from home country since 10+ years.

* Must be able to issue IDP for the motorbike license.

* Must be able to get the license on a tourist visa. Preferably i fly in, spend a week or two there to get everything done. Fly out.

* Bonus points if its also convertible to a 5 year license back in thailand.

What are my options?

And thanks a lot, this community is always helpful.

Looking for an agent in BKK/Pattaya to make motorbike license. Thank you, Krub.