Thai Drivers License Help?

[geminiman]

I would like to get a Thai Drivers License. I have a Non-B Visa and a work permit but I have not been to my home country in years and my driver license expired 2 years ago. I have an International drivers licenses but in the fine print it says it's only valid with a valid drivers license from my home country. I don't read Thai or even speak that well. Is it possible for me to get a Thai drivers license? I have heard the new rules make it harder even for people with a valid D.L. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on this?

[frankphuket]

You can do it in English, no problem, except that it is bad English and the Test is rather difficult. google here in ThaiVisa forum, there is a link to a thread about it and with good info as well as links to the exam questions to prepare yourself. In short: No Thai needed! you need to get 45 out of 50 points on the theoretical test, which ain't easy as questions are rather "questionable" at times.

[ATF]

No problem but you need to sit through about five hours of a krap video and do the written test which is multiple choice on a computer. Best to do the car and bike at the same time or you'll have to do both separately.

[geminiman]

Thanks for the reply's. I'll try my luck, or skills and see how it goes.

[wayned]

You will first have to get a 1 year license. The requirements are in this document:http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/expats/docs/thai%20license%20Checklist.pdf, page 2.

[ATF]

You will first have to get a 1 year license. The requirements are in this document:http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/expats/docs/thai%20license%20Checklist.pdf, page 2.

True it's the same for Thais they only get a one year license first. However when you renew to a five year license you must have a one year visa or extension or stay or you will only get another one year license.