webfact Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 file photo By Online Reporter Motorists in Thailand are advised to only apply for a driver’s license at a Department of Land Transport (DLT) office in order to avoid being duped by scammers. The DLT says that to apply for a driver’s license, the applicant must attend one of its offices to submit the application in person. The applicant will be required to submit the necessary documents, including photographs, as well as pass a physical, written and driving test. The warning comes following an increase in incidents where scammers claim to be able to obtain a driver’s license without the need to undergo the testing or examinations required to be granted a license in Thailand. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/motorists-in-thailand-urged-not-to-fall-for-drivers-license-application-scam/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-03-05 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ohno Posted March 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 4, 2022 Oh my goodness! Imagine what might happen if Thai motorists were allowed on the road "without the need to undergo the testing or examinations required to be granted a license in Thailand" 1 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted March 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) A licence in Thailand just means you don't have to pay the cops money for not having one, when stopped. That's where it ends. Edited March 4, 2022 by Orinoco 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: Motorists in Thailand are advised to only apply for a driver’s license at a Department of Land Transport (DLT) office in order to avoid being duped by scammers. Just be happy to be duped by the DLT office. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted March 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 Don't get conned you can get a real one provided by a fake government ???? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted March 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 The DLT office outside of Pattaya is a racist, unwelcoming, unhelpful example of all that is wrong with Thai (un)Civil service. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Warrior Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 ow my god - remember how thai drivers drive NOW with a official licence ,god help us on the roads !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) Only after reading the full article I understand the scam. Quote Thinking the service is legitimate, the victim transfers the money in full to the scammer, who is not to be heard from again. Serves them right as they quite likely knew what kind of business that would be. So we can rest assured that no drivers with fake license are on the road Edited March 5, 2022 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TropicalGuy Posted March 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 7 hours ago, Orinoco said: A licence in Thailand just means you don't have to pay the cops money for not having one, when stopped. That's where it ends. No. Authentic Thai DL validates Vehicle Insurance and legalizes driving. Without it you are illegally unlicensed so uninsured so liable for millions of baht uninsured damages. If you can’t get a direct DLT License don’t drive ! Protect Yourself at All Times. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Wifey failed her first attempt at getting her car license. After the test the examiner offered her a license for 500 bht. I would add that she declined the offer, retook the test and passed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Please do the right thing. Go and look the 1 hour long video. New will be the 12 minutes education about what zebra crossings are for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2long Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 The Thai driving licence is just a piece of worthless plastic. Unlike what any normal driver (from civilised countries) feels about one from home... which is something to be proud of and respect (not wanna lose). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big dendrobenaes Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 21 hours ago, ohno said: Oh my goodness! Imagine what might happen if Thai motorists were allowed on the road "without the need to undergo the testing or examinations required to be granted a license in Thailand" there are thousads of them on the road....illegally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly07 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 2 hours ago, mikebell said: The DLT office outside of Pattaya is a racist, unwelcoming, unhelpful example of all that is wrong with Thai (un)Civil service. Never found them anything else than helpful and accommodating whilst doing a difficult job during the pandemic 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 LOS.. expand the acronym.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 13 hours ago, 2long said: The Thai driving licence is just a piece of worthless plastic. Unlike what any normal driver (from civilised countries) feels about one from home... which is something to be proud of and respect (not wanna lose). Not true at all! The last time I visited the Pattaya aquarium it gave me 50% discount. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 18 hours ago, chilly07 said: Never found them anything else than helpful and accommodating whilst doing a difficult job during the pandemic So you never had to stand in a farang queue and watch the Thai queue file in before you despite being there an hour before them? You obviously had a competent Thai speaker with you; I didn't and the guy behind the entrance counter could barely contain his repugnance and threw forms at me most of which were unneeded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalGuy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 12:34 PM, big dendrobenaes said: there are thousads of them on the road....illegally Their Country. Their Culture. Protect YourSELF at all Times. If deciding to drive here get Licensed / Insured / Practice Extreme Defensive Driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalGuy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 13 hours ago, tingtong said: Not true at all! The last time I visited the Pattaya aquarium it gave me 50% discount. ???? Yes. Actually the MOST Useful ID here. Accepted Everywhere. Hotels, Airlines, Banks, Hospitals etc. Passport needed only for Property & Imm. matters. My Thai Pink ID Rejected Everywhere ( except Attractions, not used). Also legalizes your driving & vehicle insurance here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalGuy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 7 hours ago, mikebell said: So you never had to stand in a farang queue and watch the Thai queue file in before you despite being there an hour before them? You obviously had a competent Thai speaker with you; I didn't and the guy behind the entrance counter could barely contain his repugnance and threw forms at me most of which were unneeded. I do NOT get messed around here. Walk Away or Use Agent. Would certainly not accept segregated lines anywhere except for common decency like Elderly or Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalGuy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 12:23 PM, RafPinto said: Please do the right thing. Go and look the 1 hour long video. New will be the 12 minutes education about what zebra crossings are for. Requires Anyway to get 1st DLT License. Hardly going to teach me anything about Road Rules or Safety. Following the official traffic rules will eventually get you killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) On 3/5/2022 at 12:24 PM, 2long said: The Thai driving licence is just a piece of worthless plastic. Unlike what any normal driver (from civilised countries) feels about one from home... which is something to be proud of and respect (not wanna lose). Worthless? that depends where you live I guess, it is much more valuable than the one back home if spending long times around SE asia. Not only for driving purposes either within Thailand as described by another poster before. It's almost like a ID card here. The one I have from back home is not even renewed as I can only use it for 90 days on a fresh International arrival. Edited March 6, 2022 by ChaiyaTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 40 minutes ago, TropicalGuy said: I do NOT get messed around here. Walk Away or Use Agent. Would certainly not accept segregated lines anywhere except for common decency like Elderly or Family. There are valid reason for 'segregated' queue like there being limited number of staff who can communicate with you in English, would explain why the line's slower too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalGuy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 12 minutes ago, digbeth said: There are valid reason for 'segregated' queue like there being limited number of staff who can communicate with you in English, would explain why the line's slower too Can believe it ….. just never seen it ….except border entry everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalGuy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 8 hours ago, mikebell said: So you never had to stand in a farang queue and watch the Thai queue file in before you despite being there an hour before them? You obviously had a competent Thai speaker with you; I didn't and the guy behind the entrance counter could barely contain his repugnance and threw forms at me most of which were unneeded. No Never. DLT or Anywhere Else here. Except Border Entry of course. At 1st sign of such poor treatment would leave & get DLT or Imm Agent. Problem is farang living in Pattaya is not respected by anyone unlike say Phuket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 10:21 AM, mikebell said: The DLT office outside of Pattaya is a racist, unwelcoming, unhelpful example of all that is wrong with Thai (un)Civil service. I did not have that experience personally, couple of helpful English speaking girls at the entrance sorted me.. from then on simply queuing and waiting, same as the locals. Perhaps you are confusing with immigration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 24 minutes ago, jacko45k said: I did not have that experience personally, couple of helpful English speaking girls at the entrance sorted me.. from then on simply queuing and waiting, same as the locals. Perhaps you are confusing with immigration? I confess it's a couple of years since my last visit so maybe they've smartened their act up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyr55 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 10:21 AM, mikebell said: The DLT office outside of Pattaya is a racist, unwelcoming, unhelpful example of all that is wrong with Thai (un)Civil service. My experience of Pattaya DLT is the exact opposite to that, if you think Pattaya is bad you should try Rayong ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, mickyr55 said: My experience of Pattaya DLT is the exact opposite to that, if you think Pattaya is bad you should try Rayong ???? What's wrong with the DLT in Rayong? I've had good reports (I'm moving there next month). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 3 hours ago, mikebell said: I confess it's a couple of years since my last visit so maybe they've smartened their act up? It is for me too...so they could have made a mess of things since.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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