How To Get A Thai International Drivers License

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From: Pattaya Mail Vol XV, No.14 Friday 6th April 2007

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Question: Howard writes in: Where might one acquire a fully legal international drivers licence in Thailand?

Answer: International driving licenses can only be applied for at the Department of Land Transportation in Bangkok, 1032 Phaholyothin Road, Lardyao, Chatuchak district (opposite the well know weekend market).

The Department of Land Transportation requires one set of original documents and photocopies of the documents listed in 1 - 4 and a fee of 505 baht (the license will be issued at the time the application is submitted).

Required documents for international driving license application:

1. Non Immigrant Visa

2. Passport

3. Work Permit or certification from the local Immigration Department confirming the address of the applicant

4. Domestic driving license valid for 5 years (a temporary driving license will not be accepted)

5. Two 2" photographs (full face, half body photograph, not over 6 months old on date the application is submitted)

Further details can be obtained from the Department of Land Transport, Chonburi, Banglamung branch on 038-221399 or the Department of Land Transport, Bangkok, tel: 02-2723614 and 02-2723618.

This information has been supplied by the Department of Land Transport, Chonburi, Banglamung branch.