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For my car, I just had my home license translated in Thai, did the eyesight and reflex tests, waited a bit and got a Thai license.

yeah doesnt really help me as i have no use for a car license in thailand, just motorbike

I don't see what your problem is.

Just take the test. Then we are all sure you are actually capable of riding a bike.

How did she do that? I always heard foreigners could not cross into China over land.

All you need is a certified translation of your current home country license and you can get a thai license, no need to do the theory or practical tests.

No need for an international license.

lol... you sure about that?

that would mean 1000s of other foreigners are taking tests and waiting in lines for no reason

Do you really think 1000s of foreigners have a driver's license here?

I did all the tests for my bike license because I didn't have one to start with.

For my car, I just had my home license translated in Thai, did the eyesight and reflex tests, waited a bit and got a Thai license.

Is there a ride this year?

Of course :-)

http://www.gentlemansride.com/

All you need is a certified translation of your current home country license and you can get a thai license, no need to do the theory or practical tests.

No need for an international license.

thanks, was already aware of the test procedures from researching the forum.... just wasnt clear if they would actually issue me one after seeing my expired home license.... didnt want to go wait in line for several hours just to find out i was ineligible later on

really dont want to waste a whole day.... been trying to find someone who will just go "handle" it all for me.... but prices ive been quoted are ridiculous... so looks like i have to bite the bullet and go do it all myself

No use in sending someone else, since they take your photo for your license on the spot.

Yes, need doctors report, photocopy of passport, copy of visa, copy of latest visa entry stamp, copy of immigration departure card., and proof of residency address. If you have a work permit or Thai house registration book that will suffice too.

Then take an eye test for colors, breaking reaction test, peripheral vision test, written exam, and actual road test.

You have a motorcycle you can use that you are comfortable with? The most difficult part of the road test is driving on the thin and narrow straight raised piece of concrete in a straight line for about 25-30 meters without falling off and no stopping along the way.

The written test is tricky. Be prepared to fail it once or twice possibly because of ambiguous questions that often have two correct multiple choice answers to choose from.

You can take the written test up to twice in one day. If you fail it the first time If you fail it more than twice then have to come back and take it again the next day.

The road test I think can only taken once in a day and if you fail it then must wait a few days or a week possibly even I think before you can retake it.

It's a full day affair.

The test centre next to Sukhumvit 99 doesn't have this

Go to a Honda dealer and ask them for the measurements.

And where would you go for big bike parts?

Big bike parking in Central World is for anything over 400 CC.

Buy the Ducati 821 if you want to overpay for a noisy Italian made bike that rides hot and likes to be repaired all the time.

Really? It is a brand new bike, where did you get this info?

They should make this in an 800 cc version.

Looks like it is from Neung.

You can find him on Facebook under HONDA500CC

The real truth, yes there are aggressive bike riders here, both Thai and foreigner, just as in any other country in the world. Why do we see it more here? How many bikes do you see on the roads here? More bikes, more aggressive drivers. And the more traffic, the shorter the tempers. And to answer one of the interesting questions, I have ridden everything from the Honda 305, to Kawi 750's to sportsters to full dress hogs. I don't ride here because way too may crazies, both Thai and foreign, the same reason I quit riding in America.

I have also seen no death wishes for anyone here, just comments that some of the more aggressive riding styles have a much greater chance of leading to it than sensible driving. I agree with the earlier poster who said maybe the adrenaline would be better outed in less traffic. I am sure you can get lots of thrills sideways on a nice twisty road. I know I used to.

So because you are too scared to get out on the roads here, we should all putter along on the left side not exceeding the pedestrians' speeds?

Try to live a little, dude. (DELETED)

How not to ride a motorcycle:

Thanks.

You should have put: how not to ride a small displacement motorcycle.

Then it would be correct, but for big bikes in Thailand, this is the only way to ride, go with the flow and stay ahead.

But if you see it as reckless driving thats your problem than you seem to dont know how to survive on these roads.

Interesting.

Some view it as 'reckless driving', some (bizarrely) don't.

• Why don't you?

• What do you see it as?

How does my situation:

Cruising smoothly, observing the road far in front of me, letting people who want to overtake me overtake me and race away while I cruise at (not too far) above the flow of traffic, observing all around me, not caring about beating people and needing to show them my 'rear tire' to feel content in myself'.

• Equate to 'not knowing how to survive on these roads?'

Thanks for the interesting discussion.

As i mentioned its offensive but controlled riding.

Hili, nice to see someone riding in my hood

I have the exact same riding style. If you don't ride like this, you are lost, in my opinion, cut through and get ahead.

Never had a Thai do any victory movements, saw it one time from a guy on a scooter who just escaped a police checkpoint, there I could understand the excitement.

What a lot of people here don't understand is treat others like you want to be treated yourself.

Maybe the OP should try leaving the reflective vest at home

Nope, never happened to me either, I also ride in and out of the city, daytime and night time.

Maybe the OP actually does something else than just overtake to piss them off.

Just bought the Revit Galactic jacket from Panda Rider. Very nice, 13,500 baht including 10% member discount. It's a mesh leather combo which I feel is the best option for day to day riding here, 100% mesh makes me feel a bit vulnerable on a proper ride and my full leather Dainese is really really hot. I really liked the Komine JK-021 I had before this (also leather mesh combo) but it's a copy and the stitching is poor so I decided to replace it. Fine for low speed rides though, super comfy. Paddock has original Komine JK021's for about 12,000 baht but I didn't see them until I'd bought the copy for 5000 baht - annoying...

This Revit has pretty good airflow at the front and back but all impact areas are leather. Best of both worlds! Nice soft leather too, and the predominantly white portion always helps in the sun! Highly recommended...

It won't stay predominantly white if you ride in BKK every day

Just get a second hand CB500F, enough power for what you want to do with it and second hand starts as low as 150K.

Enough money left to change/upgrade it to your liking.

They told me they have ABS, just like the ones they had on show.

Looks like Triumph has some beef with Harley Davidson, they are never at the same show here

I use the one from K-Speed on my CB500F, only use it for the rear, bike is pretty stable.

There is not a lot for bikers this year.

There is only a huge stand from Bikers and one or two parts shops in the Accessories Hall.

Last year there were a lot more shops present.

Does Honda have a scooter style 250cc auto gears and auto start?

Honda Forza 300