Timeline for First Time Thai Driver's License at DLT Chatuchak?

[SeaMike01]

Does anyone have any recent experience getting a Thai driver's license at the Chatuchak DLT (near Mo Chit BTS)?

 

I already have all of my documents and the medical check, and I have an appointment at 8:30 a.m. on Monday. I'm applying for both the car and motorcycle licenses, and I have a U.S. driver's license already so I think I can just 'transfer' that one after taking the depth-perception and other tests.

 

I understand that now they show a one-hour video at 1 p.m. and I'm wondering if I'll have to do the motorcycle practical test in the afternoon, or if I can take it in the morning. Does anyone know?

 

I'm taking almost a full day off of work, but I'm wondering what time I'll be finished will all of the tasks. Ideally I'm hoping to finish the last task at 2:00 so I can be back to work by 3:00.  Is there any chance I'll be finished by then? 

 

[BangkokAlan]

Most people are now having the process broken down into two visits, the first to check documentation and you are then given a date to return for your tests and collection of license. If its still as it was when I did this about 8 weeks ago then the first visit will only take about an hour. 

 

At the time I applied there was no process to prebook an appointment to submit I had to just turn up. They only accepted a max of 30 submissions each day. I suggest you get there early say 07.30 even with an appointment.

 

I was given a return date one week after my submission this was for a renewal license but some who had  previously applied had to wait 2-3 months for their 2nd appointment as they were playing catchup for covid closures. They may have now caught up.

 

Good luck.

[SeaMike01]

Thanks. I've already been to the DLT once and my return appointment is for tomorrow. This is why I am wondering if it's possible to finish all of the tasks by mid-afternoon. If not, of course I'll have to book an appointment for another day. It's tough for me to take time off work, so I'm hoping that this won't be the case.