Convert international driving license into a Thai driving license

[matteo73]

Hello guys

I've been told I can convert my valid international driving license into a Thai driving license with not much effort.
This would allow me to renew it then easier.

I live in Rayong city, Rayong province.

[Quesion]
Where should I actually go to do that conversion and any special documents should I bring with me?  

Thanks in advance guys, you're awesome

[TheBrewer]

DLT in Nong Khai ignored my International Driving License.

Needed Certificate of Residence (need non oa visa 1 year, not multiple entry) from Immigration, health check in hospital.

Then watch 2h video, reaction test and test of colour sighr

[TheBrewer]

sorry forgot: translation of my german driving licence with certificate from embassy / consulate and review theough department of consular affairs

[ubonjoe]

Moved to here.

[thaibeachlovers]

8 minutes ago, TheBrewer said:

DLT in Nong Khai ignored my International Driving License.

Needed Certificate of Residence (need non oa visa 1 year, not multiple entry) from Immigration, health check in hospital.

Then watch 2h video, reaction test and test of colour sighr

I didn't need to watch the VDO. Only needed Dr cert, eye test, visa, residence, etc. Most important for me was having the wife along to talk to the clerks. She sorted everything.

[thaibeachlovers]

8 minutes ago, TheBrewer said:

sorry forgot: translation of my german driving licence with certificate from embassy / consulate and review theough department of consular affairs

In YOUR office. Mine didn't want a translation, cert from embassy etc.

[KannikaP]

There is no such thing as qn International Driving Licence.

[matteo73]

35 minutes ago, TheBrewer said:

DLT in Nong Khai ignored my International Driving License.

Needed Certificate of Residence (need non oa visa 1 year, not multiple entry) from Immigration, health check in hospital.

Then watch 2h video, reaction test and test of colour sighr

Thanks for this.
It does not seem straight farward at all then.
I am sorry, when I am reading health check at the hospital and watch 2 hours videos etc .., it did remind me of a Stanley Kubrick movie the Clock Orange.
By the way, how was the whole process for you, how long did it took all together?

Thanks once again

[Eff1n2ret]

OP, I renewed my Thai driving licence at Rayong DLT two months ago, and posted this topic:-

Driving Licence renewal in Rayong - Eastern Thailand - ASEAN NOW - News, Travel & Forum

I can't say exactly what the requirements will be for a first-time applicant, but the best thing would be for you to go and ask them, because you will have to make an appointment anyway. (But take a Thai speaker, it's a very Thai place).

Your national driving licence is what you will need to apply for a Thai licence.

[matteo73]

6 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

There is no such thing as qn International Driving Licence.

I think there is and it is called:
[FR] permis international de conduire
[IT] patente di guida internazionale
[EN] international drining license

And actually I know Thai police recongnise it, sure 100% 

[Hoppyone]

30 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

There is no such thing as qn International Driving Licence.

Ha ha there is once you pay your $50 to get in  Australia 

[Peterw42]

24 minutes ago, matteo73 said:

I think there is and it is called:
[FR] permis international de conduire
[IT] patente di guida internazionale
[EN] international drining license

And actually I know Thai police recongnise it, sure 100% 

That is an international driving permit, it accompanies your home country license as a translation document.

There is no such thing as an international driving license.

[Peterw42]

4 minutes ago, Hoppyone said:

Ha ha there is once you pay your $50 to get in  Australia 

You get an international driving permit (IDP), it is a document that accompanies your Oz license, so the local police can understand your oz license.

[Peterw42]

OP, you don't convert an international driving license (there is no such thing).

You get a Thai license based on having , and showing, a home country license.

The IDP document is so police, thai land transport etc, can understand your home license.

[richard_smith237]

Easy to do…

 

Get a Certificate of Residence from immigration or an Affirmation of Address from your Embassy & a Medical Check up cert from any clinic and you are home dry..,, 

 

 

[WEBBYB808]

In my own personal  experience,  I was told two things.  That they will still recognize and accept a expired international  license,  or you can go immigration,  as I did, and get a letter from them authorizing you to go to DOLT and watch the video take the reaction trst, and het a two year license. 

[The Hammer2021]

Use an agent. They do all the paperwork. Pick you up to take you to the test centre,  guide you through everything, return you home, then pick you up for final paperwork, photographs etc then drive you home.

[sandyf]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

In YOUR office. Mine didn't want a translation, cert from embassy etc.

I think not just his office. I am sure I have seen it somewhere that people that have a national licence that is not in the English language, such as German, would require a certified translation.

[jackdd]

59 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

There is no such thing as qn International Driving Licence.

24 minutes ago, Peterw42 said:

There is no such thing as an international driving license.

Why such nit picking? Everybody here knows what is being talked about.

By the way, you are not even correct, for example the German document (same for Switzerland and Austria) is indeed titled "International driving license" if you translate the German into English.

[sandyf]

13 minutes ago, Peterw42 said:

OP, you don't convert an international driving license (there is no such thing).

You get a Thai license based on having , and showing, a home country license.

The IDP document is so police, thai land transport etc, can understand your home license.

You are right about it being a permit rather than a license.

When I first went for my Thai license they were only interested in the IDP, never even looked at the national license.

[KannikaP]

1 minute ago, sandyf said:

You are right about it being a permit rather than a license.

When I first went for my Thai license they were only interested in the IDP, never even looked at the national license.

And I got my Thai licence with just my UK one, without any International PERMIT. 

I do not believe that the authorities did not look at your actual Licence.

[sandyf]

6 minutes ago, jackdd said:

Why such nit picking? Everybody here knows what is being talked about.

By the way, you are not even correct, for example the German document (same for Switzerland and Austria) is indeed titled "International driving license" if you translate the German into English.

Are you trying to say there are 2 separate documents in Germany.

 

An International Driving Permit is a translation of your national driving license. The IDP allows motorists to drive vehicles in foreign countries. You must always have your IDP along with your national license at all times. 

https://internationaldrivingpermit.org/country/germany/

 

[KannikaP]

4 minutes ago, sandyf said:

Are you trying to say there are 2 separate documents in Germany.

 

An International Driving Permit is a translation of your national driving license. The IDP allows motorists to drive vehicles in foreign countries. You must always have your IDP along with your national license at all times. 

https://internationaldrivingpermit.org/country/germany/

 

The IDP simply translates what is on your domestic licence into several different languages. As you say, it is no good without your proper licence.

[JustAnotherHun]

9 minutes ago, sandyf said:

Are you trying to say there are 2 separate documents in Germany.

 

An International Driving Permit is a translation of your national driving license. The IDP allows motorists to drive vehicles in foreign countries. You must always have your IDP along with your national license at all times. 

https://internationaldrivingpermit.org/country/germany/

 

He's right.

The German paper (from 1968) is named "Internationaler Führerschein" (international driving license).

Only valid together with your national DL

Edited December 19, 2021 by JustAnotherHun

[JustAnotherHun]

Due to my Thai license expried during Covid, I have to start the process again within the next two month in Pattaya. I'll report according to German license + IDL

[JackGats]

2 hours ago, TheBrewer said:

sorry forgot: translation of my german driving licence with certificate from embassy / consulate and review theough department of consular affairs

I converted mine. You need an official translation. I went to an address in Pattaya where the translation of my DE driving licence was returned with the stamp and certification of  "Amtsgericht Saarbrücken", lol. No need for me to travel to Bangkok.

 

P.S. I think the IDL has no value by itself. I is meant to accompany the original national licence. Not much use as I see it.

Edited December 19, 2021 by JackGats
post scriptum

[JustAnotherHun]

2 minutes ago, JackGats said:

I converted mine. You need an official translation. I went to an address in Pattaya where the translation of my DE driving licence was returned with the stamp and certification of the "Amtsgericht Saarbrücken", lol. No need for me to travel to Bangkok.

Did you need the translation with or without having the IDL?

[Rimmer]

An inflammatory post has been removed

[JustAnotherHun]

12 minutes ago, JackGats said:

P.S. I think the IDL has no value by itself. I is meant to accompany the original national licence. Not much use as I see it.

With the IDL (+ national DL) you're allowed to drive 3 months here. Useful for each tourist.

[jackdd]

38 minutes ago, sandyf said:

Are you trying to say there are 2 separate documents in Germany.

 

An International Driving Permit is a translation of your national driving license. The IDP allows motorists to drive vehicles in foreign countries. You must always have your IDP along with your national license at all times. 

https://internationaldrivingpermit.org/country/germany/

 

No, there is only one document in Germany

It's titled "Internationaler Führerschein" which translated into "International driving license".

"International driving permit" would translate to "Internationale Fahrerlaubnis" in German, but that's not the title of the document.