RichardinHuaHin Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Does anyone know the current requirements to obtain a Thai drivers license here? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardinHuaHin Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 No comment on that ignorant reply. Next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 MOVED to Thai Motor forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 There is no definitive answer. All depends where you are. Basically. A Non Imm Visa or extension. Letter from Immigration. Medical. You might have to do a test or you might not. Depends where you apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) There is no definitive answer. All depends where you are. Basically. A Non Imm Visa or extension. Letter from Immigration. Medical. You might have to do a test or you might not. Depends where you apply. Not correct, any visa and often even visa exempt entry are accepted.Only for 5 year license non immigrant visa or extension of stay is required. Edited October 9, 2015 by stevenl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Pattaya forum has pinned topics about DL requirements at the Banglamung land transportation office with very recent info about it Edited October 10, 2015 by Swiss1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonw8uk Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Passport medical certificate letter of residence from immigration, or your embassy Current foreign licence - if its not in english you (may) need a translation without a current licence, thai or otherwise, you'll have to do a driving test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardinHuaHin Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Passport medical certificate letter of residence from immigration, or your embassy Current foreign licence - if its not in english you (may) need a translation without a current licence, thai or otherwise, you'll have to do a driving test Thank you Jon. I appreciate the information. I a license in English. So i just need to get a medical certificate and letter from Thai immigration. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Regarding not having to take a Test here, in my long time here everyone i know Face to Face even with a full Alien Licence has taken one. Only the Faceless and Guys in Soi6 haven't had too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Regarding not having to take a Test here, in my long time here everyone i know Face to Face even with a full Alien Licence has taken one. Only the Faceless and Guys in Soi6 haven't had too. So if you would know me, I would be the first you know who just received both licences with the eye test only.. and I am not living in Soi 6 nor any other bar soi.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Passport medical certificate letter of residence from immigration, or your embassy Current foreign licence - if its not in english you (may) need a translation without a current licence, thai or otherwise, you'll have to do a driving test Thank you Jon. I appreciate the information. I a license in English. So i just need to get a medical certificate and letter from Thai immigration. Thanks again! "just" a letter from immigration ??? I hope for you that you know the requirements for a residence certificate letter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 A number of bickering posts removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill1369 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 With a number of idiotic posts on this serious Q, perhaps someone can give my a decent answer about a renewal. My 5-yr license expires next year. If memory serves me to get my initial license I had to go to US Embassy and get some BS notarized paper for $50. Then to my Dr to get a medical certificate.Maybe there was more, I forget. So what do I need to walk into Mo Chi office with and come out 30-minute later with a new 5-yr license? Thank in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 With a number of idiotic posts on this serious Q, perhaps someone can give my a decent answer about a renewal. My 5-yr license expires next year. If memory serves me to get my initial license I had to go to US Embassy and get some BS notarized paper for $50. Then to my Dr to get a medical certificate.Maybe there was more, I forget. So what do I need to walk into Mo Chi office with and come out 30-minute later with a new 5-yr license? Thank in advance Residence certificate or work permit or yellow house book and passport copies plus copies old dl. No medical required, but watching video is required as is reaction, depth perception and color test.Will take 1/2 day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonw8uk Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Passport medical certificate letter of residence from immigration, or your embassy Current foreign licence - if its not in english you (may) need a translation without a current licence, thai or otherwise, you'll have to do a driving test Thank you Jon. I appreciate the information. I a license in English. So i just need to get a medical certificate and letter from Thai immigration. Thanks again! "just" a letter from immigration ??? I hope for you that you know the requirements for a residence certificate letter? I do, I renewed my license last month in Bangkok on a 30 day visa exemption stamp. I've never got a residence certificate from immigration, as I don't have a house book, work permit or a non imm visa, soooooooo for the past 4 years I've paid the British embassy around 3000b (bargain!) for a letter. All that was required was a current rental contract from my apartment. Take this, a medical certificate (most clinics will do it for less than 100b - not a real medical by any stretch - less than a minute with the doc) and take all this to the DLT office, get photocopies made of passport (main page and entry stamp) and each document, sign them, get a queue number, wait for the foreigner agent to call your number, they check all docs are in order, then do the 4 tests: colour, reaction, depth perception and peripheral vision. back to the main desk, get a new queue number and wait to sit with the foreigner agent again to take a photo and pay. I then received new licenses for both car and bike valid for 2 years. The FIRST time I did it, I did have a international drivers permit, which officially is required, though I have read reports on here that if you have a UK DL card, then they don't insist on this. YMMV. No driving test required, or four hour video, or questions - this is if you don't have a foreign licence that satisfies them you can drive. No soi 6 stories here, just straight up reality doing it for the last 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Passport medical certificate letter of residence from immigration, or your embassy Current foreign licence - if its not in english you (may) need a translation without a current licence, thai or otherwise, you'll have to do a driving test Thank you Jon. I appreciate the information. I a license in English. So i just need to get a medical certificate and letter from Thai immigration. Thanks again! "just" a letter from immigration ??? I hope for you that you know the requirements for a residence certificate letter? I do, I renewed my license last month in Bangkok on a 30 day visa exemption stamp. I've never got a residence certificate from immigration, as I don't have a house book, work permit or a non imm visa, soooooooo for the past 4 years I've paid the British embassy around 3000b (bargain!) for a letter. All that was required was a current rental contract from my apartment. Take this, a medical certificate (most clinics will do it for less than 100b - not a real medical by any stretch - less than a minute with the doc) and take all this to the DLT office, get photocopies made of passport (main page and entry stamp) and each document, sign them, get a queue number, wait for the foreigner agent to call your number, they check all docs are in order, then do the 4 tests: colour, reaction, depth perception and peripheral vision. back to the main desk, get a new queue number and wait to sit with the foreigner agent again to take a photo and pay. I then received new licenses for both car and bike valid for 2 years. The FIRST time I did it, I did have a international drivers permit, which officially is required, though I have read reports on here that if you have a UK DL card, then they don't insist on this. YMMV. No driving test required, or four hour video, or questions - this is if you don't have a foreign licence that satisfies them you can drive. No soi 6 stories here, just straight up reality doing it for the last 4 years. My question about res cert was more for Richard.. but actually, Jomtien immigration gave me the letter with rental contract and electricity bills"only", no tabien baan copies needed (neither blue nor yellow).. Banglamung ignores / rejects IDL as of lately, they want a certified translation by the countries Embassy Banglamung also does no video and only colour and depth perception test. I know since I just got both licences from there a week ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpb1963 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 so the rental agreement, passport, australian drivers licence, medical certificate - go to Immigration at Jomtien and get the letter then off to transport department correct? or do i need a utilities bill as well, reason that i ask is that i have been living in hotels and will not be back in thailand until end of december but i have a lease that will start in mid december just doing the contracts now. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 so the rental agreement, passport, australian drivers licence, medical certificate - go to Immigration at Jomtien and get the letter then off to transport department correct? or do i need a utilities bill as well, reason that i ask is that i have been living in hotels and will not be back in thailand until end of december but i have a lease that will start in mid december just doing the contracts now. cheers Jomtien wanted the electricity bills, gave me back the water & TV. Not sure you get the letter without any bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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