Learned Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm in Thailand on a non-immigration education visa and would like to know if it is possible to get a motorbike license? If so how does one go about it in Bangkok and what is the test requirements for a foreigner? Do you need to speak Thai? I do not hold a license from any other country (or own a bike). Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Yes, and not only that, but as a holder of a 1 year visa like ED, you will get a 5-6 year valid license next time you apply as extension, if you have ED then that is. First time you take it is only 1 year valid tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 30 multiple choise Q in English, 23 must be correct. Driving test 3 minutes. you need certificate of residence issued by Immigration or your embassy medical from any clinique, usually max 100 baht passport be there before 0845, done by 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Go to the Chiang Mai forum there is a topic about getting a licenses. I was at Chiang Mai licenses bureau before 1830 but wasn't finished until 1500. In Chiang Mai they give you a booklet to study before the test. Its not hard you will need to rent a scooter and if you have a car licenses they will convert automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learned Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Thanks. What does the riding test involve? I am in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wana Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 drive on a 10 meter balance beam then ride around a carpark at about 10 kmph and stop at 3 red traffic lights ,if you can do that without falling off ,your qualified to drive ANY bike in thailand after the test you pay 100 thb and get your picture taken ,licence ready about 10 minutes later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdadane Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Is it possible to get a motorbike license with a 30 day entry stamp. Getting tired of being on the lookout for check points. What would be the easiest minimun visa requirement????? I have an international driving permit for a car if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Is it possible to get a motorbike license with a 30 day entry stamp. Getting tired of being on the lookout for check points. What would be the easiest minimun visa requirement????? I have an international driving permit for a car if that helps. not all DLT will do on entrystamp only, but most will do on touristvisa but valid for one year only. IDP for car does not work for bike, but can be converted to TH DL car without testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learned Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thanks for the info. Can I hire a bike there at the centre, I'd rather not have to find my own (without a license). Also can I just turn up or do I need an appointment, how long does the whole thing take? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks for the info. Can I hire a bike there at the centre, I'd rather not have to find my own (without a license). Also can I just turn up or do I need an appointment, how long does the whole thing take? Thanks again. turn up at 0830, present your docs, and I would be very surprised if you cant rent a bike for 3-10 minutes for the test, or borrow one, a Hayabusa rider borrowed my airblade for the test, Hayabusa 1300 a bit heavy for this track Good luck, piece of cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 When I got mine in Chiang Mai a girl there loaned her car to another farange for the car test. But no rentals at center and wear a helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learned Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Sounds easy enough, maybe too easy! Does anyone know where I have to go in Bangkok to take the test and if they are open on the weekend? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 IIRC i did the license on a 30 day visa a couple of years, but time was a bit tight, i had to do it pretty much right away after i came back from the border, getting paper from immigration and all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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