Rotweiler Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 LOL! Took two of them down for a couple of hours to replace them... seems flags don't last too long here in this climate... Urban legends aside, and just to clarify what appears to have been missed in the responses.... (although covered in great detail in other posts in TV). If you have a current MOTORCYCLE drivers license from your home country AND/or an international MOTORCYCLE drivers license, obtaining a Thai 1-year temporary MOTORCYCLE drivers license is easy - no tests either written or practical. It is a bit of a wait but you can obtain it easily at the Motor Vehicle office on Hang Dong Road in CM. You also require your proof of residency as well (can get that confirmed at the immigration office). However, if you have a foreign AUTOMOBILE drivers license, and wish a Thai motorcycle license, you must write a simple (computer) test and do a practical demonstation that you can ride a cycle. You must also provide your own cycle. Also done at the same office. It must be mentioned that you must have a long-stay (work or retirement) visa to get a drivers license. You cannot get one with a tourist visa. Good Day 'V'Thats what I pm'd to the OP. As he is looking at spending some time here he can hopefully get the bit of plastic that will save hime a lot of problems. And, of course, saves a lot of money going into national parks. Drove past your place a week or so ago, didnt see the flag flying tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptoyoumyfriend Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 It must be mentioned that you must have a long-stay (work or retirement) visa to get a drivers license. You cannot get one with a tourist visa. also wrong!!!! tourist visa is fine according to the info sheet from the chiang mai office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy218 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) [ Edited July 27, 2011 by Dellboy218 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy218 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) My apologies, my first attempt at a reply ended up distorting quotes The following is form the Royal Thai Embassy, Hull, UK To apply for a Thai Driving Licence it is necessary to provide the following:- a) Passport with valid Non-immigrant Visa. Please note it is not possible to obtain a Thai Driving Licence with a Tourist Visa b ) Residence address in Thailand certified by the British Embassy in Bangkok or by the Thai Immigration Office in the area you are staying c) Medical Certificate stating good health, obtainable from a GP in Thailand d) Two recent passport size photographs e) Driving Licence of country of nationality / residence f) Fee: Baht 105 for cars and Baht 55 for motorcycles (subject to change without notice) With that in mind I would not be recommending anyone to come here expecting to get a license on a tourist visa. You might get one but I wouldnt be recommending it. Edited July 27, 2011 by Dellboy218 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy218 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) That was an effort. Dont ever try putting b ) with out a gap other wise it come out like Edited July 27, 2011 by Dellboy218 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy218 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) Perhaps I should have added this if it is permitted: . http://www.thaiconsul-uk.com/downloads-and-visas.aspx Edited July 27, 2011 by Dellboy218 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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