Driving Licence

[Aaydium]

I want to buy a scooter in Bangkok but I'm unsure about the driving licence situation. I have a work visa, I also have an international driving licence, is that enough or do I need to apply for a local driving licence? If I need to apply for a local one, where do I go and any idea of the process: time, price etc.

 

Thanks so much in advance for any help!

[KhunBENQ]

Moved to motor forum.

 

[Sunak]

High season today for DL questions 

For a start you can read the pinned topic.

 

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920562-thai-drivers-license-checklist/

 

The IDP (international driving permit) is good for a start (is it 3 or 6 months?).

If you want to stay on a long term basis you need to get a Thai DL which is pretty easy with having an IDP.

Which country are you (the IDP) from?

Edited November 21, 2016 by Sunak

[KhunBENQ]

11 minutes ago, Aaydium said:

? If I need to apply for a local one, where do I go

Bangkok has five DLT offices.

DLT being the English abbr. for Departement of Land Transport.

 

How to find the locations of the Bangkok offices is described here:

See post #5 for finding locations.

 

[Aaydium]

Thanks for your advice, much appreciated!