there was a shop at 3rd rd south pattaya rd crossing on the side of friendship and a few tens of meters towards friendship that did driving license, i used it last time cause i couldnt sit up and wait and do the theory test any longer. they do check eyesight & reaction. they drive you to some driving license center between pattaya and bangkok for the test, so in the end i still got unbearable pain. cost around 20k. theres no practical test either

30 minutes ago, mordothailand said:

there was a shop at 3rd rd south pattaya rd crossing on the side of friendship and a few tens of meters towards friendship that did driving license, i used it last time cause i couldnt sit up and wait and do the theory test any longer. they do check eyesight & reaction. they drive you to some driving license center between pattaya and bangkok for the test, so in the end i still got unbearable pain. cost around 20k. theres no practical test either

This is very confusing....doesn't really help the thread at all.

On 2/14/2026 at 7:49 AM, roger101 said:

Is there an agent in Pattaya who specializes in Driving License renewal who could help me? I want to renew my 5-year licences. I don't have a car, and I don't want to ride my motorbike anymore, but I want to renew my licenses just in case.

As always I look forward to your replies

Thank you

I went through the process a couple of weeks ago...

Extremely simple do ourselves.

The only issue: Is the booking times... i.e. Getting a Queue Date (on the DLT Smart Queue App).

I had a DLT Queue Date (QR Code) months ago.. but couldn't make it. I went to make a new appointment, only option was 5 weeks in advance (which again I couldn't make)... So I just chanced it and 'flashed the QR code Queue Code' quickly - the DLT officer didn't seem to care, just glanced at the QR code and give me a queue ticket.

I was at DLT for about 1 to 1.5 hrs...

Step 1: DLT Smart Queue Booking (on App) - see what date you get.

Step 2: Watch the online Videos (separate ones for Car and Motorcycle) - Save the QR codes (valid for 3 months I think).

Step 3: Get Certificate of Residence from Immigration

Step 4: Get a Medical Cert (local clinic).

Step 5: Rock up on any day & chance it with your QR Booking Code (flash it briefly !!! - OR show up on the correct day and time) - and you'll be sent from counter to counter.

- A) Check your documents and QR Verification from watching the videos

- B) Do the rudimentary in-class tests (reaction, depth perception - that was it for me).

- C) Wait to pay and have your photo take, license issued there and then.

There is no need for any agent for any of this - sorting your Thai Driving license is something anyone can do on their own.

20 hours ago, henryford1958 said:

If you still have to go to the DLT for the tests and photos what's the point of using an agent?

No need to go for a medical, they do the online test for you. They sometimes pick you up and drop you off. General avoidance of confusion which is possible with the language issues and older folks and non English speakers.. That wasn't really the original question asked though was it?.

Can you renew Thai driver licence when comming on visa exempt ? or is it necessary to come in with a visa ? thanks

1 hour ago, Sigmund said:

Can you renew Thai driver licence when comming on visa exempt ? or is it necessary to come in with a visa ? thanks

Yes, but you'll only get a 2 year licence.

29 minutes ago, Sigmund said:

Can you renew Thai driver licence when comming on visa exempt ? or is it necessary to come in with a visa ? thanks

Technically there is nothing stopping you from renewing your DL on visa exempt BUT you will probably have problems getting a Certificate of Residence (I believe Bangkok wont issue you one).

You may be able to use a Pink ID card or a Yellow House Book (assuming your name is on it), as usual it depends on which Immigration office & which DLT center you're dealing with.

This may be a case where Agents do offer genuine value (somebody posted on Page 1 that it cost them 6K for Car & Bike renewal).

I was chatting with a couple of guys who had come to Pattaya from Phuket to do their renewals so even if you were in Bangkok you could might be able to arrange everything over email with the Agent and meet them at the Bangkok DLC (We went to the one near Punnawithi BTS station).

I found it very helpfull. 6K for both. Pick up & drop off with all doc's done. Came over on a V exempt & didn't have enough time to do with an appointment 1st. My license had expired in Oct and I renewed on the 21st/Jan. Only 2 years but that will give me 7 months till next renewal after I return. Strange though, it was 2 years from the renewal date and not my next birthday?

1 hour ago, Bagwain said:

Strange though, it was 2 years from the renewal date and not my next birthday?

That's how the 2y version is issued.

On 2/15/2026 at 7:44 AM, NE1 said:

My renewal Ratchaburi.

C.O.R from Immi.
Doctors note from hospital (no clinics ) B.P. couple of questions.
Brake test
Colour Blind test
Peripheral vision
Depth perception test.
Then an hour watching a video.
Finally photo taken and money paid.

no online test with qr code

2 hours ago, Bagwain said:

I found it very helpfull. 6K for both. Pick up & drop off with all doc's done. Came over on a V exempt & didn't have enough time to do with an appointment 1st. My license had expired in Oct and I renewed on the 21st/Jan. Only 2 years but that will give me 7 months till next renewal after I return. Strange though, it was 2 years from the renewal date and not my next birthday?

Did you need any proof of address and if so what did you use?

On 2/14/2026 at 9:28 AM, Bday Prang said:

is it necessary to own a car in order to renew a licence? I don't think so , just get yourself down to the nearest DLT office and save the agents fee

Rules have changed , you'll need to watch a video and take a test , so I doubt an agent will be able to help much

Just to add clarity and avoid confusion on this point.

The 'Rules' haven't changed - the process has been optimised - where as previously there was a 45-50min video to watch in a classroom at the DLT Building itself (which took additional time and queueing) - there is now an online Portal to watch the Videos (separate videos for Car and Motorcycle) - which saves a lot of the time at the centre itself.

I'm assuming you still have to do all this if using an agent (i.e. I assume the Agent can't just give you the QR code so you can avoid this step - but you never know and its easy enough to do from your home anyway).

https://www.dlt-elearning.com/

Each of the videos are broken up into Modules / segment (of about 10-15 mins long) - the car and motorcycle are 'separate' sections and thus completed completely separately.

There are about 7 modules / segments for the car videos, and about 9 or 10 for the motorcycle videos.

The system track's viewing (i.e. you can't leave the videos running in the background while doing something else on the same device).

Once all the modules / segments are completed - there a a handful of questions (multiple choice) - about 7 I think - I recall there being more questions after the motorcycle modules / segments.

Very simple questions, easy enough to get 100% (I think the pass level is 90%)

Note: Even though there is a 'dedicated' Foreigner log in etc - the video's are in Thai, but have English Subtitles - Translation may be imperfect.

Cheat-Code: Some of the questions can sometimes be a little strange and illogical for the 'western mindset' - use AI (i.e. Gemini / Chat GPT) to get the answers if you are unsure.

IMPORTANT: After the Quiz is complete - you will be issued a QR Code - Ensure the QR code is saved to be presented at the DLT to highlight that you have watched and passed the online learning modules.

The Thiger gives an outline of the process (link below).

https://thethaiger.com/guides/automotive/how-to-do-the-online-training-and-renew-your-drivers-licence-in-thailand

2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Just to add clarity and avoid confusion on this point.

The 'Rules' haven't changed - the process has been optimised - where as previously there was a 45-50min video to watch in a classroom at the DLT Building itself (which took additional time and queueing) - there is now an online Portal to watch the Videos (separate videos for Car and Motorcycle) - which saves a lot of the time at the centre itself.

I'm assuming you still have to do all this if using an agent (i.e. I assume the Agent can't just give you the QR code so you can avoid this step - but you never know and its easy enough to do from your home anyway).

https://www.dlt-elearning.com/

Each of the videos are broken up into Modules / segment (of about 10-15 mins long) - the car and motorcycle are 'separate' sections and thus completed completely separately.

There are about 7 modules / segments for the car videos, and about 9 or 10 for the motorcycle videos.

The system track's viewing (i.e. you can't leave the videos running in the background while doing something else on the same device).

Once all the modules / segments are completed - there a a handful of questions (multiple choice) - about 7 I think - I recall there being more questions after the motorcycle modules / segments.

Very simple questions, easy enough to get 100% (I think the pass level is 90%)

Note: Even though there is a 'dedicated' Foreigner log in etc - the video's are in Thai, but have English Subtitles - Translation may be imperfect.

Cheat-Code: Some of the questions can sometimes be a little strange and illogical for the 'western mindset' - use AI (i.e. Gemini / Chat GPT) to get the answers if you are unsure.

IMPORTANT: After the Quiz is complete - you will be issued a QR Code - Ensure the QR code is saved to be presented at the DLT to highlight that you have watched and passed the online learning modules.

The Thiger gives an outline of the process (link below).

https://thethaiger.com/guides/automotive/how-to-do-the-online-training-and-renew-your-drivers-licence-in-thailand

That's what I thought, one watches the video and answers the questions at home and gets the qr code , , with no further tests at the DLT ( other than reaction and colour blind etc) ? That's good to know,

1 hour ago, SamSpade said:

3 hours ago, Bagwain said:

I found it very helpfull. 6K for both. Pick up & drop off with all doc's done. Came over on a V exempt & didn't have enough time to do with an appointment 1st. My license had expired in Oct and I renewed on the 21st/Jan. Only 2 years but that will give me 7 months till next renewal after I return. Strange though, it was 2 years from the renewal date and not my next birthday?

Did you need any proof of address and if so what did you use?

Proof of Address will have been required (thats a requirement 100% of the time when renewing a licence at the DLT).

Proof of Address can be as follows:

1) Certificate of Residence from immigration.

- 'Some' immigration offices will only issue this on longer term visas

- 'Some' immigration offices will only issue this if you have completed a 90 day report.

- 'Some' immigration offices charge a rudimentary fee for this (500 baht etc) some more, for fast track same day etc... (I call it 'soft graft').

2) Affirmation of Residence from Embassy

- 'Some' nations Embassies will only issue this if you are on a longer term visa (i.e. non-resident visa such as a Non-Immigrant Visa' - while others are more flexible.

3) Yellow House Book

- 'Most' DLT's accept this as proof of address (i.e. Bangkok DLT Area 3 definitely does)

- 'Some' DLT's do not accept this as proof of address (i.e. reports on here that Pattaya / Chonburi DLT do not).

IF arriving on VISA EXEMPT - and you have no Yellow house book, Immigration 'may' play ball if offering a little extra.

IMO - give it a try at Immigration with the Visa Exempt - IF they are not issuing a CoR on a Visa Exempt this is where using an Agent will come into their own.

Final Note: IF you are in country on a Visa Exempt or Tourist Visa - there isn't much 'need' of a Driving Licence - you simply carry your Home Country Licence... and for the sake of simplicity (legally not essential but the Police can be awkward so its recommended) to get a 1968 IDP which lasts 3 years.

Obviously - IF you are in Thailand already, getting an IDP from your home country becomes more difficult.

Getting an IPD (from UK) while in Thailand - a little leg work.

I renewed my UK Drivers licence online - (sent to a registered family address - that my UK licence is registered to).

I sent passport photos (to family member).

Family member obtained IDP on my behalf and posted out to me.

[I needed the IPD for an overseas trip - and though I also obtained an IPD in Thailand I was not certain if that would be issued as I had less than 1 year remaining on my Thai license at the time so wanted to cover my bases].

On 2/15/2026 at 6:45 AM, bunnydrops said:

I really don't see why anyone would need an agent for a renewal. I did mine last year. Did the online video, went to the office, got my blood pressure checked, did the color test, I had trouble with the spatial test (old eyes, took me 5 tries), and photographed. Out is less than an hr.

Why come to this thread to say that? If he wanted your inane response he would have asked for it. He didn't, so go to a thread where the do it yourself brigade hangs out and leave this to the rest of us. Better yet, go outside and touch grass with your bare feet.

OP: Mots provided excellent service in an expedient manner. I've used them a few times for driving licenses and am very happy with their service.

8 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

so one watches the video and answers the questions at home , with no further tests at the DLT ( other than reaction and colour blind etc) ? That's good to know, Is it the same procedure for renewals and first time issues.?

Exactly that - Watch the Videos online at home... answer the Quiz, save the QR code.

The QR Code issued after the quiz is completed and passed is shown at the DLT and proves you have completed the video and passed the quiz.

Same procedure for first time and renewals ?

I can't answer that with certainty as I've only ever renewed Thai license with the online DLT Videos.

That said: It wouldn't take long to find out.

Register on the DLT E-learning App... plug in you details.

There is one section in which we input expiry of our Thai Licence - IF someone does not have an existing Thai license, they obviously cannot input that information - thus IT may be the case that the video has to be watched at the DLT.

BUT... one 'could' - just put in their last birthday and 'trick' the system - then when they show the QR Codes, the DLT officers may see that you have completed the tests and thats that (its worth a go IMO to avoid sitting at the DLT for longer than necessary).

5 minutes ago, flaming dragon said:

Why come to this thread to say that? If he wanted your inane response he would have asked for it. He didn't, so go to a thread where the do it yourself brigade hangs out and leave this to the rest of us. Better yet, go outside and touch grass with your bare feet.

OP: Mots provided excellent service in an expedient manner. I've used them a few times for driving licenses and am very happy with their service.

Why come to this thread to say that? If I wanted your inane response I would have asked for it. I didn't, so go to a thread where the do it yourself brigade hangs out and leave this to the rest of us. Better yet, go outside and touch grass with your bare feet.

7 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Proof of Address will have been required (thats a requirement 100% of the time when renewing a licence at the DLT).

He used an Agent (hence the 6K cost) and I don't recall the Agent asking me for proof of address when I did my conversion (I always have my TM30 tucked into my Passport holder so they could have used that). Agent completed all of the paperwork and just handed me what I needed to handover to the relevant stops along the process.

I appreciate DLT wouldn't have accepted a TM30 from me doing it myself, hence I was curious as to whether/what he needed to show by way of Proof of Address to his agent.

Edit: And no need to watch the online videos/take the tests when using an Agent just the Reaction/Colour Blind test at the center.

4 minutes ago, flaming dragon said:

On 2/14/2026 at 11:45 PM, bunnydrops said:

I really don't see why anyone would need an agent for a renewal. I did mine last year. Did the online video, went to the office, got my blood pressure checked, did the color test, I had trouble with the spatial test (old eyes, took me 5 tries), and photographed. Out is less than an hr.

Why come to this thread to say that? If he wanted your inane response he would have asked for it. He didn't, so go to a thread where the do it yourself brigade hangs out and leave this to the rest of us. Better yet, go outside and touch grass with your bare feet.

OP: Mots provided excellent service in an expedient manner. I've used them a few times for driving licenses and am very happy with their service.

Its not an inane response... a lot of people pointing out that going through the process of renewing a Thai Drivers License ourselves (without an agent) is quite possibly one of the easiest of the Thai bureaucratic processes out there and an agent is certainly not needed for hand-holding.

BUT - an Agent 'may' be useful, only IF you can't get a Queue Date / Time (that suits you) - IF the agent can.

AND - IF you are on a Visa Exempt and you can't get a CoR - again, IF the agent can.

Just now, SamSpade said:

He used an Agent (hence the 6K cost) and I don't recall the Agent asking me for proof of address when I did my conversion (I always have my TM30 tucked into my Passport holder so they could have used that). Agent completed all of the paperwork and just handed me what I needed to handover to the relevant stops along the process.

I appreciate DLT wouldn't have accepted a TM30 from me doing it myself, hence I was curious as to whether/what he needed to show by way of Proof of Address to his agent.

This is where an agent 'could' be useful... (as just pointed out above).

IF an agent can help circumnavigate a requirement that an applicant can't meet one their own (i.e. obtaining or negating the need for CoR / and securing an ideal appointment time) - they then offer an advantage.

BUT - as I understand it Proof of Address in the form of an affirmation from Embassy, Certificate from Immigration or Yellow House book (where accepted) is an absolute requirement.

I suspect the Agent may have used your TM30 to obtain a CoR as part of the service.

You have brought up a good point for the OP.... (and anyone else).

IF they wish to obtain a CoR - they must have completed the TM30 (online) - again, easy enough to do (for most - but does require some compliance from the home owner).

Thus.. with the requirements.

- TM30 registration online (before doing CoR) / and-or completing a 90 day report in some Immigration offices.

- CoR with a Visa Exempt etc

- QR Queue (at an ideal time or avoidance of)

... use of an agent has its advantages.

It's worth mentioning that if you don't have a motorbike license from your own country, but want one in Thailand, you also need to take a written test at the scene (not online), where a minimum of 45 out of 50 questions must be correct.

I did that with Tiktok services in Jomtien in October, at Banglamung. 48 correct answers first time, paid 6000 baht for both car and motorbike. All I had to bring was my (Norwegian) passport and original license for car, including international driver's licence. I was picked up at my condo. No medicals, COR or any of that.

Convenient for people who don't want to scratch their heads too much, and want a smooth experience. Of course, you can use other agents, and pay extra so you can skip that test too, like with Mark at soi 6 (One Stop visa).

But I can recommend Tiktok services.

19 hours ago, SamSpade said:

Did you need any proof of address and if so what did you use?

No nothing. All done by the agent. Even picked me up with 2 others and driven for 1 hr to Chachoengsao from Pattaya. There was a video on but we just waited till we where called up to do the stupid brake & colour test. Rayong doesn't do it with agents anymore as some Chinese dude killed someone in an accident and they went through the office like a dose of salts.

+66 88 069 7234 - Thai business and visa servises - very good

Try this agent. They are based in Bangkok but have an office in Pattaya.

https://www.viswics.com/%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81/5bd26ebb932e961094deea4d/langEN

On 2/14/2026 at 4:28 PM, Bday Prang said:

is it necessary to own a car in order to renew a licence? I don't think so , just get yourself down to the nearest DLT office and save the agents fee

Rules have changed , you'll need to watch a video and take a test , so I doubt an agent will be able to help much

Been a few individuals advertising on Facebook that they can obtain a licence for you with out taking the test, they don’t answer in the comments on the post only via messenger. I had a go knowing it was a scam, asked C.O.D. or cash up front, nope cash upfront obviously. The posts are usually taken down but some individuals keep posting again.

I have used So Good Visa and Services, in Pattaya, for several years. Always on point, thorough, quick, handles everything even takes you to the office when you need to go. Just renewed my five year car motorcycle license. Owner’s name is Aom.

3 hours ago, Bagwain said:

No nothing. All done by the agent. Even picked me up with 2 others and driven for 1 hr to Chachoengsao from Pattaya. There was a video on but we just waited till we where called up to do the stupid brake & colour test. Rayong doesn't do it with agents anymore as some Chinese dude killed someone in an accident, and they went through the office like a dose of salts.

Bagwwai. Can you tell me the name and cost, or if you don't want to write it here, send me a personal message. This is exactly what I am looking for. Thank you>

3 hours ago, Bagwain said:

No nothing. All done by the agent. Even picked me up with 2 others and driven for 1 hr to Chachoengsao from Pattaya. There was a video on but we just waited till we where called up to do the stupid brake & colour test. Rayong doesn't do it with agents anymore as some Chinese dude killed someone in an accident and they went through the office like a dose of salts.

1 hour drive to Chachoengsao from Pattaya? I used to drive that distance, it took me almost 2 hours each time. Not that it matters.

How come they don't use the office in Banglamung? Tiktok uses them, its close and convenient. They never have drive-ins though, it might take several weeks before they can squeeze you in at Banglamung. So if you're in kind of a hurry, I do understand.

Last time I renewed my Driver's license I had to watch a traffic movie, take a picture, check my reaction and a few other things.
Can't see how you can do this without being present, but the rules might have changed in the past 3 years.

13 minutes ago, JJ-Thailand said:

Last time I renewed my Driver's license I had to watch a traffic movie, take a picture, check my reaction and a few other things.
Can't see how you can do this without being present, but the rules might have changed in the past 3 years.

The 'traffic move' part - is now watched online (with a QR receipt)...

You are correct though - OP will need to be present, if at least, just to have his photo taken on the licence (which they do digitally).