Hello,
Can anybody confirm that the DLT branch in Banglamung won't keep my original foreign driver's license when I apply for a Thai license based on my foreign license?
Thanks in advance!

No... The DLT do not 'keep' your original home driving License when obtaining a Thai License.

 

I can't speak specifically for Banglamung - however, with so many foreigners obtaining driving licences here - such an issue has never once been mentioned.

 

 

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

No... The DLT do not 'keep' your original home driving License when obtaining a Thai License.

 

I can't speak specifically for Banglamung - however, with so many foreigners obtaining driving licences here - such an issue has never once been mentioned.

 

 

Thank you for your quick reply!

Never heard of it happening, why would they?

I did it but in Bang Rak.

They didn't keep them. 

That would be unusual. 

On 8/2/2025 at 6:07 AM, jacko45k said:

Never heard of it happening, why would they?

Well, that's the way it works in some countries. Japan, France, Germany, for example.

On 8/1/2025 at 9:49 AM, MART said:

Hello,
Can anybody confirm that the DLT branch in Banglamung won't keep my original foreign driver's license when I apply for a Thai license based on my foreign license?
Thanks in advance!

No, they don't keep you foreign license. Don't forget bring your international driving license as well.

25 minutes ago, Captor said:

No, they don't keep you foreign license. Don't forget bring your international driving license as well.

 

Foreign IDP unnecessary if your home country licenses is in English.

On 8/2/2025 at 6:07 AM, jacko45k said:

Never heard of it happening, why would they?

He's probably had that experience in another country.  For instance Texas will require you to hand over the Thai license if you are get a Texas license based on the Thai one.  I said no and took the written and driver examinations to get my Tx driver's license renewed after letting it expire a few years earlier.

On 8/2/2025 at 6:07 AM, jacko45k said:

Never heard of it happening, why would they?

They did to me in Australia (yes way back, unsure about now) and did in Vietnam until 01/01/2025

14 hours ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

He's probably had that experience in another country.  For instance Texas will require you to hand over the Thai license if you are get a Texas license based on the Thai one.  I said no and took the written and driver examinations to get my Tx driver's license renewed after letting it expire a few years earlier.

I always drove on my UK one, backed by an International in the USA, and never bothered to get a State licence... moved around a bit, Perhaps I pushed my luck. I only got pulled over once in Kansas City, MO. The police man (big bugger) was a little flummoxed by my licence and had to call it in to verify I could drive there on it. Rented many cars on it no issue.