ToyotaVigoThailand Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 houla ! Please can you confirm as it's hard for any Thai to be clear when they explain anything. First time driving license, no driving test if you already have a US license ? And written test cannot be done online the first time, can you confirm ? I already have US car license, so I just need to transfer it in Thailand. I do not have a motorbike license, so I need to do the written test and driving test at the land department ? Also, they told me that the first Thai licenses are only valid 2 years, not 5, is it correct ? And the test that you can usually be done online, must be done at a driving center the first time you get a Thai driving license, so can I go to any driving school at Pattaya to get the QR code that confirms the past test ? And do you know what school in Pattaya will give me the QR code and where I can take the lessons needed to get my motorcycle license ? (is it 5 hours?) Thank you for your help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I would agree with the above, don't know about Pattaya schools though.....only fly in the ointment would be whether or not you need an international driving licence......to 'prove' your driving license is valid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post marin Posted June 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2022 27 minutes ago, ToyotaVigoThailand said: can you confirm as it's hard for any Thai to be clear when they explain anything. So you speak Thai? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 With your us driving license you should bring an valid international driving license, and in most cases because you have valid DL you do not need any test, except eye test, colour, brake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyotaVigoThailand Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 56 minutes ago, marin said: So you speak Thai? yes avenger, I speak Thai, but what do you want to teach me ? that these people are not able to express any clear idea or give any clear explanation ? Thank you, I know already, and certainly a lot better than you. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyotaVigoThailand Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 33 minutes ago, Hummin said: With your us driving license you should bring an valid international driving license, and in most cases because you have valid DL you do not need any test, except eye test, colour, brake no, you do not need any international driving license yes, but as I said if you do not have a motorbike license you need a driving test it also seems that if someone pays a driving school, there is no test at all at the DLT, you just need to go to take a photo and get your license, but how stupid I would feel to give 15000 thb to a driving school where I am not even sure (or clearly know!) that they know what they are talking about. For the written quizz it seems that only 1 school is accredited to give your QR code (that you cannot get online the first time you apply for a license), can you confirm ? I cannot find any other official school but the one pushed by the DLT. It's funny that with so many posts about driving license NOBODY has NEVER been able to post here a complete and clear process and even some simple information as the ones I request. So i guess that not many of you know something, but I keep dreaming that anybody with useful information will appear (as I keep dreaming to win the lottery ???? ) 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, ToyotaVigoThailand said: no, you do not need any international driving license yes, but as I said if you do not have a motorbike license you need a driving test it also seems that if someone pays a driving school, there is no test at all at the DLT, you just need to go to take a photo and get your license, but how stupid I would feel to give 15000 thb to a driving school where I am not even sure (or clearly know!) that they know what they are talking about. For the written quizz it seems that only 1 school is accredited to give your QR code (that you cannot get online the first time you apply for a license), can you confirm ? I cannot find any other official school but the one pushed by the DLT. It's funny that with so many posts about driving license NOBODY has NEVER been able to post here a complete and clear process and even some simple information as the ones I request. So i guess that not many of you know something, but I keep dreaming that anybody with useful information will appear (as I keep dreaming to win the lottery ???? ) As for many topics in Thailand, your questions is not possible to answer with a clear process of how to do, or what to expect of necessary papers etc. I wrote with an international DP you should as it might be beneficial for you, not that it is a must, since every office, and every staff, see it different. As said an international DL might help you, and in some cases, without you have to do all the tests. Your choice. First time DP 2 years, and second time can depend on your visa 5 years. If on tourist visa or visa exemption you might only get two. I got two second time on tourist visa but he said I could come back and change when I got my retirement. Third time on retirement I got 5 years. one thing for sure in Thailand, you can not be to sure about anything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 16 minutes ago, ToyotaVigoThailand said: but I keep dreaming that anybody with useful information will appear go with the flow... I recently had to renew a DL that was over 2 years expired... people at the school told me incorrect things too... but they charged me very little after quoting me a much higher price - then they did very little - - then I had to take a multiple choice test at motor vehicle which was challenging as they provided no book to learn the answers from... so, go with the flow and it will all work out... good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EVENKEEL Posted June 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2022 36 minutes ago, ToyotaVigoThailand said: yes avenger, I speak Thai, but what do you want to teach me ? that these people are not able to express any clear idea or give any clear explanation ? Thank you, I know already, and certainly a lot better than you. You know I was going to help till I read this......good luck 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyotaVigoThailand Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: You know I was going to help till I read this......good luck Thank you ! I miss your help so much ! I am sure that unlike most people posting here, you would have the real useful and important replies that everybody on this forum is waiting for ! We are so sad that you punished us by not posting your essential reply ! Thank you anyway to even give us a chance to understand what we miss ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seppius Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 My old 5 year was out of date by 3 years, at the Pattaya test center ., I presented my UK full license and current International Driving permit This was just for motorbike They made me take the 50 question multiple test and driving skill, the test is not easy you have to get 45 right, it's all done on a PC in a classroom I ended up with a new 5-year license, but it's dated 2012 to 2028, so it was a renewal after all, I did not get that bit I would recommend going to the Ban Saray driving school, it's not that expensive, around B1000 someone told me. You do the tests there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hummin Posted June 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, ToyotaVigoThailand said: Thank you ! I miss your help so much ! I am sure that unlike most people posting here, you would have the real useful and important replies that everybody on this forum is waiting for ! We are so sad that you punished us by not posting your essential reply ! Thank you anyway to even give us a chance to understand what we miss ! Im sure that attitude will make your life in Thailand like a walk in paradise ???? Good luck Edit note based on all replies in this thread Edited June 3, 2022 by Hummin 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marin Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 2 hours ago, ToyotaVigoThailand said: I speak Thai, but what do you want to teach me ? that these people are not able to express any clear idea or give any clear explanation ? Thank you, I know already, and certainly a lot better than you. As with anything, its all who you interact with. Pity you have had this experience. Maybe lift yourself up a bit. In reality I dont think you have even experienced real Thai's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 (edited) On 6/3/2022 at 1:37 PM, ToyotaVigoThailand said: On 6/3/2022 at 12:39 PM, marin said: So you speak Thai? yes avenger, I speak Thai, but what do you want to teach me ? that these people are not able to express any clear idea or give any clear explanation ? Thank you, I know already, and certainly a lot better than you. Long ago, I found it perfectly acceptable to admit that my comprehension of spoken Thai was not as good as my limited spoken Thai. This helps me appreciate that the locals probably have a better handle on the ins and outs of managing their life than I will ever have but it also helps to be humble. It can be really tough for some people when they don't get the answers they want but it's a lot worse when they don't like the answers they get. Having said that, my American friend was recently in the exact same situation as the OP but we managed to resolve it by ourselves. Edited June 9, 2022 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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