Want a driving license? Just go to a driving school

[onemorechang]

10 minutes ago, JerryinTH said:

 

Just go to the DMV, watch the video, bring a resident certificate and you're out before lunch time. 

 

Anyone knows of driving schools in bangkok to get a big bike license? 

 

Have i missed this .

Are there different motor cycle licenses in Thailand ?

based on bike size ?

My one has private motor cycle on it.

 

[JerryinTH]

10 minutes ago, onemorechang said:

 

Have i missed this .

Are there different motor cycle licenses in Thailand ?

based on bike size ?

My one has private motor cycle on it.

 

 

No they are all the same, but I made the mistake and only got a thai car license, none for a bike. 

[dotpoom]

Not much new here.....this was possible to do long before now. Take a few lessons with a driving school and they get the licence for you.

[Alan Deer]

I don't think a driving test is that important for road safety....as I'm sure most of the elderly drivers on Thaivisa will agree as their driving tests were far simpler than anything required these days in any country, including Thailand, yet they will all vouch to being excellent drivers themselves.

 

what is so disturbing about this new measures is that it is obviously an open door to corruption........certificate factories will spring up everywhere - I find it hard to believe that a government official hasn't realised this.

[007cableguy]

The scariest thing of all to me is when they get these licences they can get a international permit to drive abroad!............About 99% of Thai licence holders would never pass a U.K. Practical test!.....Just my opinion !


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[Borzandy]

So, before it was 500 Baht, now it will be 200 Baht.

[Basil B]

Having learned to fly a plane on a similar system, each flying lesson one has to complete a number of exercises, and have them signed off, I have thought this would be a good route for for the UK Driving licence meaning that drivers should do at least x hours with a professional driving instructor before taking a test with a number of exercises signed off  by a qualified driving instructor. (this could include motorway driving as it would be impractical to take most drivers on a motorway in the limited time of a UK driving test).

[Felt 35]

The schools shall certify...yes  thats great the schools here are free of misconduct so this will again turn the state to a exemplaric driving Hub of Asia.

[Fairynuff]

I can't help wondering how the driving instructors learned to drive. The blind leading the blind?

[Lupatria]

And what qualification is required to become a driving instructor or to open a driving school? I guess we are heading towards new records to finally beat Libya in fatal road accidents.

[LivinginKata]

31 minutes ago, bill1369 said:

Does anyone know if these 'schools' have any role in getting a 5-year license renewed? Mine expires later this year and I haven't a clue except to go to a licensing office and be told to come back with A, B & C docs.

 

BTW: I'm somewhat confused about the discussions regarding written and driving tests. When I received my first license - a 1-yr license - I did nothing more than a color blind test and step on a brake pedal when light turned red. When I received my 5-yr license it was no more than pay the fee. (Both done at the Land Office near BTS Mo Chit.)

 

 

If already have a Thai license then why would you need a driving school ? You need to go in person with your documents, take the various 'joke' eye tests and watch the 'stupid' video. 

 

I suspect your first license application then you had a home license to save any practical exam. No idea why your next 5 year had no tests ... usual whim of the officials.

 

And these days a first license is valid for 2 years. 

[naruk86]

What if you can't read? Still get an automatic pass?

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[alphaflight]

I imagine this new system of obtaining a driving certificate will work the same way it does for obtaining a medical certificate for your licence (actually I don't imagine). That's exactly how it's going to work. 

Not that the current system in place is any better......

Anyone on this site who thinks this is a better method or claims that accidents happen in every other country, when comparing Thailand is completely delusional. Thailand has the highest rate of motor vehicle  accidents/deaths on the planet. And for those that say it's second to a country know one has even heard of, are the same delusional individuals. It's the same old story in this country, find a way to make the Thai peoples lives even easier, and an other way to pass the blame somewhere else down the line. 

I wonder what kind of payout the ministry is receiving from these so called "driving" schools. I suppose the instructors of these schools receive their licences in the same manner, and then jump into their cars or mini vans smelling of alcohol and tabacco.

The hub of safe driving.....  

What they should really do is to scrap the whole thing; just give you your licence and make you sign a waiver. 

Wait for it......

[eddie61]

what fun...

 

even easier than when I got a driving license in a 3rd world African country at 16. There you had to take a "test": drive round the block, park and pay the guy 400 shillings... about 5 quid at the time.

 

Thailand is competing for the number no 1 spot for road fatalities in the world.

 

Well, whatever it takes to be number 1 at something

[wirat69]

so do we rush ti get a drivers licence before the change.... or it makes no difference to non-Thai drivers???

[onemorechang]

25 minutes ago, JerryinTH said:

 

No they are all the same, but I made the mistake and only got a thai car license, none for a bike. 

 

Ok

You got me going there.

thought i had made a boo boo a few years back.

[dageurreotype]

25 minutes ago, Alan Deer said:

 

what is so disturbing about this new measures is that it is obviously an open door to corruption........certificate factories will spring up everywhere - I find it hard to believe that a government official hasn't realised this.

 

Maybe the traffic cops won't pay too much attention as to how the certificate was obtained but pretty sure any insurance company will check for any authenticity before a pay out. A far greater concern than a 500 baht fine imho.

[Aussie Dick]

I had a valid licence from my home country. Only had test for colour blindness and depth perception. Couldn't be any easier.

[edwardflory]

Just curious..

 

Where is a list of the """ Authorized "" schools...

[elgordo38]

4 hours ago, JerryinTH said:

No more theory test? 

Yes its great in theory but in practice? hmm. 

[Don Mega]

Nice, I'll have to go get my bike licence then !!

[elgordo38]

1 minute ago, Don Mega said:

Nice, I'll have to go get my bike licence then !!

There is no license on my bike does not need gas and I get lots of excersize oops sorry you were referring to a motorbike of course how stupid of me. 

[Don Mega]

Just now, elgordo38 said:

There is no license on my bike does not need gas and I get lots of excersize oops sorry you were referring to a motorbike of course how stupid of me. 

 

 

Yes I say bike as that covers for both my scooter and GSXR 1000, as you like semantics  next time I'll say license to ride my scooter and motorbike.

[mekongsailor]

Belgium. 50 years ago. My father bought a new car (Ford Taunus). He made a few rounds around the block accompanied by the seller and hey, he was good to go to the town hall for receiving his license. For Free !! Those were the days...

 

 

[smotherb]

3 hours ago, Lammbock said:

Corruption I see on the horizon. (Certificate for cash)

Now, what would make you think that? I hear they are going to hire expats to teach driving.

[GAZZPA]

Why of why can't they just grow up. Clearly they need to adopt a better system. Why can't they jeu do what other countries do,,, 

 

Everyone should go through a set of driving lessons with a registered and qualified instructor and only when they instructor feels they are ready can they apply for their test as a test centre.

 

There are literally millions of people of the road in Thailand who clearly cannot drive, by that I mean they have no clue how to keep themselves and others safe on the roads. Its why they have the worst record in the world for road deaths and this ridiculous plan will make things worse for sure.

 

This country is just so backward and unwilling to develop itself, very scary.

[Broken Record]

50 minutes ago, Alan Deer said:

.......certificate factories will spring up everywhere - I find it hard to believe that a government official hasn't realised this.

 

The government official will probably be heavily invested in the certificate factory. 

[edwinchester]

Almost every one of my Thai friends back in the UK has taken and passed the driving test there.

They all said it was not easy but it shows what they and indeed anyone is capable of when they want to.

[elgordo38]

15 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

 

 

Yes I say bike as that covers for both my scooter and GSXR 1000, as you like semantics  next time I'll say license to ride my scooter and motorbike.

Don't get all serious on me just having a little fun must look up the word semantics seems like a high falutin word. 

[Moonmoon]

In Singapore, the average number of lessons needed before the TP test is 20 to 24 depending on how fast of a learner r u.

1 lesson is 120mins. 24 x 2 hours is 48 hours. Followed by a strict TP test.

In Thailand just 5 hours. N no need for test. The driving schools will be rich very fast very soon. N more traffic accidents soon.