How to Apply for a Thai Driving License
Thinking of applying for a Thai Driving License? Here’s what you need to know.
Thinking of applying for a Thai Driving License? Here’s what you need to know.
You should obtain a Thai driving license if you plan to drive a car in Thailand. This ensures that you drive legally in the country and that your car insurance policy fully covers you. Additionally, you can use it as an ID card issued by the government and the Thai driver’s license is valid in 10 ASEAN countries. This process can be completed within a day and costs only a few hundred THB.
The Thai driving license is issued by the Department of Land Transport, with offices available across Thailand. Before visiting a Department of Land Transport office, you should schedule an appointment online using the DLT SMART QUEUE app, which is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. It’s advisable to arrive at the office early in the morning to ensure you can complete the entire process within the same day.
If managing the entire application process for your Thai driving license seems daunting, you have the option to hire an agency. Thaiger will gladly help you out! We will handle all aspects of the process, including completing paperwork and preparing you for the necessary tests.
Alternatively, you can apply for a Thai driving license through a government-approved driving school, which can guide you through the steps efficiently. To apply for a Thai driver’s license, you must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid non-immigrant visa, and be in good physical and mental health.
The required documents are subject to change. Therefore, it is best to check with the Department of Land Transport before applying for your Thai driving license.
In general, however, the documents you need for a driving license are as follows:
In addition to the documents above, it is a good idea to bring your valid international driver’s license with a signed copy (if you have one) or a regular driver’s license from your home country certified by the embassy or consulate.
Copy and sign all of the required documents before you come to the Department of Land Transport. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Once you have all of the required documents ready, submit the documents to the nearest Department of Land Transport Office to your location.
After your documents have been approved and stamped, you will have to take several tests.
If you already have an international driver’s license or a driver’s license from your home country, you usually don’t need to take the theory and practical driving tests. The tests you need to complete and pass to obtain a driver’s license include:
Find an agent to help you with all of the process, from preparing for the test to filling out the forms.
The procedure for getting a motorcycle license is almost the same as applying for a driving license. You will have to provide the same documents and take the same physical tests for colour blindness, reflex, and peripheral. You will also have to take the same theory test. However, the driving test is different.
For the driving test, you can use your bike or rent one for 50 Baht. You will need to drive over a narrow path and stop at stop signs.
The cost of obtaining a Thai driving license is very affordable.
Keep in mind that this is only the cost of the license. You may have to pay other fees for the required documents. For example: