The new procedures in applying for a Thai driving license. All first-time applicants, both Thai and foreign, must now achieve 90 percent correct answers in a touch screen written test of 50 questions, chosen at random from a data bank of 1,000. The test covers safety matters on-road use and is available in English or Thai. All 1,000 questions and answers are provided on the website if you look how to get a Thai driving license for study purposes, although some of the questions are in English.
First Time Applicants For Thai Driving Licence!
First-time applicants for a one-year Thai driving license must possess valid passport and non-immigrant visa (original and a photocopy), proof of address provided by the Immigration Bureau or foreign embassy or provided on current work permit, medical certificate less than one-month-old and international or home country license (translated if not in English and certified by respective embassy). Those without such a license are required to take additional practical and study tests. All applicants must pass short eyesight (color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception) and reflex examination as part of the whole application procedure. The new regulations are designed to achieve fewer accidents on the roads. The fee for the one-year license is 105 baht and a further 100 baht for the plastic smart card.
After the one-year license, applicants may apply for a full five-year Thai driving license permit. Required documents are the original one-year license, passport and copy showing current non-immigrant visa, a new letter of address confirmation from the Immigration Bureau or embassy and a new medical certificate. The only tests required for these candidates are eyesight (color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception) and reflex. There are no further practical tests or written examination. The fee for five years is 505 baht and a further 100 baht for the plastic smart card. It must be emphasized that no third party can apply on a driver’s behalf and that lifetime licenses are no longer being issued.
Documents Required For 5 Year Thai Driving Licence
- 1 year Thai driving license
- Passport & a copy
- Non-Immigrant O-Visa
- Letter confirming address
- Fee 505 baht
How To Get A Thai Driving Licence!
If a Thai driving license has been expired for more than a year, applicants must again take the written test and, if more than three years, must begin the process again as for first-time candidates. Also, only Thais holding a Thai driving license may use it in other ASEAN countries. The discretion does not cover foreigners with a Thai license who are advised to obtain an international permit in Thailand or in their home country. A candidate failing any part of the Thai driving test requirements may be invited to repeat it once again at the discretion of the bureau.
Department of Land Transport office contact details :
Call center: 1584
Head Office Bangkok Area 5
1032 Phaholyothin Road, Kwangjompol, Jatujak district, Bangkok 10900
Tel: 02-272-3100, 02-271-8888
Covers the districts: Pomprarb Satruphai, Dusit, Patumwan, Samphanthawong, Bangrak, Phayathai, Bangsue, Huay kwang, Bangkhen, Bangkapi, Don Muang, Jatujak, Din daeng, Lardprao, Saimai,
Rachathevee and Wangtonghluang.
Bangkok Area 1
9/99 Bangkunthian Chaithalay Road, Kwang Thakarm, Bangkhunthien district, Bangkok 10150
Tel: 02-415-73378
Covers the districts: Minburi, Nhongjok, lardkrabang, Buegkum, Sapansung, Kannayald and Klongsamwa.
Pattaya
Pattaya Land Transport Office of Banglamung district
143 moo 3 Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Nongplalai, Banglamung district, Chonburi province, 20160
Tel: 038-069054-5
Covers the districts: Banglamung and Sattahip.
Hua Hin / Cha-Am
Prachuapkiri Land Transport Office
199 moo 4 Phetchkasem Road, Tambon Ao Noi, Mueang district, Prachuapkiri Kan Provincial, 77210
Tel: 032-60-2034, 032-60-1901, 032-261-1996
Covers the districts: Kui Buri, Muang and Thap Sakae district.
Area 1 Branch of Pran Buri District
61 moo 3, Petchkasem Road, Tambon Khoa Noi, Pranburi District, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, 77120
Tel: 032-62-1343
Covers the districts: Hua Hin, Pran Buri and Sam Roi Yod.
Area 2 Branch of Bang Saphan District
100 moo 1 Petchkasem Road, Tambon Thong Mongkon, Bang Saphan district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, 77230
Tel: 032-69-7227
Covers the districts: Bang Saphan and Bang Saphan Noi.
Cha-am Land Transport Office
222 moo 1 Tambon Khao Yai, Cha-am district, Phetchaburi province, 76120
Tel: 032-471-846
Covers the districts: Tayang and Cha-am.
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Phuket
Phuket Province Land Transport Office
42/1 Rattanakosin Song Roy Pee Road, Tambon Taladnua, Muang District, Phuket Province, 83000
Tel: 076-241-930
Covers the districts: Muang, Thalang and Kathu.
Samui
Samui Land Transport Office
125 moo 2 Tambon Lipa Noi, Koh Samui district, Surat Thani Province, 84320
Tel: 07-742-3309
Covers the districts: Koh Samui and Koh Phaghan.
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Area 1
405/2 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, Tambon Wat Ket, A. Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: 053-277156, 053-278570, 053-140-405
Covers the districts: Saraphi, Muang, Samoeng, Mae Rim, San Kamphaeng, San Pa Tong, Mae Wang, Mae On, Doy Saket and San Pa Tong.
Chiang Mai Fang District Area
424 moo 7 Tambon Mae Son, Fang District, Chiang Mai Province, 50110
Tel: 053-34-6421
Covers the districts: Fang, Mae Ai and Di Chai Prakan.
Chiang Mai Mae Taeng district Area
389 moo 7 Chiang Mai Fang Road, Tambon Sonmahapon, Mae Taeng district, Chiang Mai province, 50150
Tel: 053-47-1415
Covers the districts: Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao and Wiang Haeng.
Chiang Mai Area 2 Mae Hia
192 moo 7 Chiang Mai- Hod Road, Tambon Mae Hia, Mueang district, Chiang Mai province, 50100
Tel: 053-27-0410, 053-27-0411,053-27-0412
Covers the districts: Phrao, Muan, Saraphi, Doy Saket, Samoeng, Mae Rim, Hang Dong, San Kamphaeng, San Pa Tong, Mae Wang, Chiang Mai and Mae On.
Chiang Mai Jomthong district Area
222 moo 1 Chiang Mai – Hod Road, Tambon Kuang Pao, Jomthong district, Chiang Mai province, 50160
Tel: 053-36-9666, 053-36-9667, 053-36-9668, 053-36-9669
Covers the districts: Doi Lol, Jom Thong, Doi Tao, Hod, Mae Chaem and Om koi.
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Land Transport Office official web portal http://www.dlt.go.th/
Driving in Thailand website – http://driving-in-thailand.com/land-transport-offices-in-thailand/
Getting a Thai driving license in Thailand – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69AazhEQrDU