How to obtain Thai driving license without foreign license

[asiacanuck]

I currently have a Non-Immigrant O Visa while I put in my 3 months before I can complete the retirement visa process. I still have my Canadian drivers license but it has expired since i have been out of the country for so long (the last six years driving in China where none of us had a license!). What is the procedure to obtain a Thai driving license in this situation?

[Totster]

You didn't see the pinned topic then ?

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/27462-applying-for-1-5-year-thai-driving-licences/

totster

[Spoonman]

http://www.thaivisa.com/thai-driving-license.html

The following are required to make the application :

1. Passport with valid Non-immigrant Visa. (Individuals with a Tourist Visa don’t qualify)
2. Present residence address certified by embassy or Immigration Bureau or work permit.
3. Medical certificate stating good health
Fee : 105 baht for cars and 55 baht for motorcycle. Applications for driving licenses for other forms of vehicle may not be granted.
Procedures

1. Fill in the application form (issued in Thai language only) and attach the required documentary evidence as indicated above.
2. Join a class for instruction on the laws related to driving and how to drive safely in Thailand. The class is for two hours (two classes are held daily, Monday to Friday, at 09:00 and 13:30) at the Department of Land Transport in Bangkok or at the provincial Transport Office. Foreigners unable to speak Thai should arrange for a Thai friend to accompany them to provide interpretation. Outside Bangkok, details of classes should be requested from the Transport Office of the province where the applicant is residing.
3. Take a test for colour blindness.
4. Take a computter based test (in Thai, English & Candian language only) on the rules of driving (see Note 1 below).
5. Take the driving test (see Note 1 below).
6. Pay the licence fee and wait for the licence.

Edited August 4, 2013 by Spoonman

[asiacanuck]

Thanks. When I first glanced at the rules, it looked like I needed a valid, current license of some kind before applying.

[stevenl]

http://www.thaivisa.com/thai-driving-license.html

The following are required to make the application :

1. Passport with valid Non-immigrant Visa. (Individuals with a Tourist Visa don’t qualify)

2. Present residence address certified by embassy or Immigration Bureau or work permit.

3. Medical certificate stating good health

Fee : 105 baht for cars and 55 baht for motorcycle. Applications for driving licenses for other forms of vehicle may not be granted.

Procedures

1. Fill in the application form (issued in Thai language only) and attach the required documentary evidence as indicated above.

2. Join a class for instruction on the laws related to driving and how to drive safely in Thailand. The class is for two hours (two classes are held daily, Monday to Friday, at 09:00 and 13:30) at the Department of Land Transport in Bangkok or at the provincial Transport Office. Foreigners unable to speak Thai should arrange for a Thai friend to accompany them to provide interpretation. Outside Bangkok, details of classes should be requested from the Transport Office of the province where the applicant is residing.

3. Take a test for colour blindness.

4. Take a computter based test (in Thai, English & Candian language only) on the rules of driving (see Note 1 below).

5. Take the driving test (see Note 1 below).

6. Pay the licence fee and wait for the licence.

Tourist visa is also accepted.