If you have the required documents, obtaining a motorcycle or car driver’s license in Thailand is relatively straightforward and does not take much time. After submitting your application and supporting documents, you will be required to complete the following procedures and assessments.
Take the theoretical examination (30-minute multiple choice questions, 75% pass rate required)
Take the actual test (You can use your own motorbike or car, or you can rent one for 50-100 baht. If you don't pass the test, you can try again several times on the day according to the decision of the examiner. If there are many queues on that day, you may need to make an appointment to take the test again on another day.)
Before you can get your driver’s license, you usually have to pass both a practical and a written test. And once you’ve got it, what could be better than hitting the streets after just one day of Thai lessons in class?
Thailand’s mandatory driver training courses are now available online. The e-learning courses are accessible at www.dlt-elearning.com, which is compatible with computers, tablets, and smartphones.
To proceed with the physical fitness test, please contact your local Department of Land Transport and inform them of your results. From the date you pass the examination to the date your driver’s license is issued, there is a period of 90 days.
e-Learning courses are only available if your license is due to expire within one year or if you renew it less than 90 days in advance; please keep this in mind.
Alternatively, you may visit the local Department of Land Transport where the original license was issued. Usually when you obtain your first driver’s license. The validity period is two years; after two years, it can be renewed for another five years. At the time of writing this article, the renewal fee is 505 baht.
The list of documents required to renew a driving license is as follows
Original 2 year Thai driving license
Nonimmigrant Visa Passport (original and photocopy)
Current address in Thailand Original Certificate issued by the Embassy/Immigration Office (valid for 1 year) or work permit (current place of residence has been determined) and a copy of the original
Medical certificate (5 disease forms) from clinic or hospital (valid for 1 month)
Required Formalities
1. Long-term visas such as necessary tourist visas and work visas are not allowed in landing visas. 2. Prepare two 2-inch white‑background, bareheaded photos. At the first Thai agency located at the entrance to the street leading into the Immigration Bureau, ask a local Thai person to help you fill out the forms; the fee is 60 baht per form, or 140 baht if you don’t have photos. Fill out as many copies of the proof of residence as required; simply multiply the number by the unit price. (This is not at the Immigration Bureau.) If you plan to live in Thailand long‑term, it’s best to have several dozen 2‑inch, bareheaded photos developed back home and bring them with you. 3. Go to the Immigration Bureau to take a queue number, wait in line, and obtain a certificate of residence. If you’re applying for both a car license and a motorcycle license at the same time, you’ll need two separate certificates of residence, each costing 300 baht. 4. For the health certificate, you can visit a local clinic to obtain a physical-examination report; the fee is 200 baht—one for the motorcycle and one for the car. The clinic may issue the certificate right away, or it might go through the motions before issuing it. If you’re only preparing for one type of vehicle, it might be just 100 baht.
That concludes all the documents you need to prepare before registering. Once everything is ready, you can go directly to the Vehicle Administration Office to register. You will be informed of the specific class times when you register.
The process of driving test
The following is the learning time of driving school. It only takes two days to learn a driver's license.
Day 1: I arrived at the Vehicle Administration Office at 8 a.m. It was a rather dull day. First, we had to learn to identify colors and be able to say “red,” “yellow,” and “green.” Next came some basic reaction‑speed tests—nothing too difficult. Finally, the staff took our passports, let us watch a series of videos, and returned them afterward. We were expected to watch about six hours’ worth of footage, one round in Thai and another in English. Toward the end, someone will come by and hand you a very thin traffic‑regulations handbook—pretty much useless. I was there from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., then packed up and headed home. So here’s a friendly tip: bring a power bank and pass the time by playing games.
The next day: Arrive at the Vehicle Administration Office at 8 a.m. for a full day of activity. To emphasize—this is no exaggeration—your test will be the on‑road driving exam, straight‑away; the on‑road driving exam, straight‑away; the on‑road driving exam, straight‑away. Due to the extremely limited and cramped testing area, the first item is the motorcycle course. An examiner will lead you through the route once, after which the official test begins. All the maneuvers are very straightforward and easy to pass. Second, the driving test: the examiner will once again explain the test route and the rules, after which the test will begin. The driving test can be a bit challenging for female drivers, with three main maneuvers: parking at the curb, side‑parking in reverse, and navigating a narrow‑width passage. In the afternoon, you’ll take the theory exam on traffic regulations. If you pass both the motorcycle and car road tests in the morning, you’ll need to take the theory exam twice; if you pass only one, you’ll take the corresponding section. Once you’ve passed everything, you can obtain your full driver’s license on the same day and officially become a licensed driver.
The answer to this question is yes. Normally, it is very difficult to get a Thai driver's license for a tourist visa. There are also a lot of information needed, but we can handle it. The same is two days to get a driver's license.
Main ingredients: ✔Passport and a copy thereof ✔Copy of the visa page and the latest entry stamp ✔Proof of Residence (issued by the Immigration Bureau or your home country’s embassy) ✔Medical Examination Certificate ✔Generally, you do not need to bring your own photo (photos will be taken on-site at the Department of Transportation).
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If you have the required documents, obtaining a motorcycle or car driver’s license in Thailand is relatively straightforward and does not take much time. After submitting your application and supporting documents, you will be required to complete the following procedures and assessments.
Attend 1 hour training (road safety video)
Physical tests (color blindness test, reflex test, depth perception test)
Training for 5 hours
Take the theoretical examination (30-minute multiple choice questions, 75% pass rate required)
Take the actual test (You can use your own motorbike or car, or you can rent one for 50-100 baht. If you don't pass the test, you can try again several times on the day according to the decision of the examiner. If there are many queues on that day, you may need to make an appointment to take the test again on another day.)
Before you can get your driver’s license, you usually have to pass both a practical and a written test. And once you’ve got it, what could be better than hitting the streets after just one day of Thai lessons in class?
Thailand’s mandatory driver training courses are now available online. The e-learning courses are accessible at www.dlt-elearning.com, which is compatible with computers, tablets, and smartphones.
To proceed with the physical fitness test, please contact your local Department of Land Transport and inform them of your results. From the date you pass the examination to the date your driver’s license is issued, there is a period of 90 days.
e-Learning courses are only available if your license is due to expire within one year or if you renew it less than 90 days in advance; please keep this in mind.
Alternatively, you may visit the local Department of Land Transport where the original license was issued. Usually when you obtain your first driver’s license. The validity period is two years; after two years, it can be renewed for another five years. At the time of writing this article, the renewal fee is 505 baht.
The list of documents required to renew a driving license is as follows
Original 2 year Thai driving license
Nonimmigrant Visa Passport (original and photocopy)
Current address in Thailand Original Certificate issued by the Embassy/Immigration Office (valid for 1 year) or work permit (current place of residence has been determined) and a copy of the original
Medical certificate (5 disease forms) from clinic or hospital (valid for 1 month)
Required Formalities
1. Long-term visas such as necessary tourist visas and work visas are not allowed in landing visas.
2. Prepare two 2-inch white‑background, bareheaded photos. At the first Thai agency located at the entrance to the street leading into the Immigration Bureau, ask a local Thai person to help you fill out the forms; the fee is 60 baht per form, or 140 baht if you don’t have photos. Fill out as many copies of the proof of residence as required; simply multiply the number by the unit price. (This is not at the Immigration Bureau.) If you plan to live in Thailand long‑term, it’s best to have several dozen 2‑inch, bareheaded photos developed back home and bring them with you.
3. Go to the Immigration Bureau to take a queue number, wait in line, and obtain a certificate of residence. If you’re applying for both a car license and a motorcycle license at the same time, you’ll need two separate certificates of residence, each costing 300 baht.
4. For the health certificate, you can visit a local clinic to obtain a physical-examination report; the fee is 200 baht—one for the motorcycle and one for the car. The clinic may issue the certificate right away, or it might go through the motions before issuing it. If you’re only preparing for one type of vehicle, it might be just 100 baht.
That concludes all the documents you need to prepare before registering. Once everything is ready, you can go directly to the Vehicle Administration Office to register. You will be informed of the specific class times when you register.
The process of driving test
The following is the learning time of driving school. It only takes two days to learn a driver's license.
Day 1: I arrived at the Vehicle Administration Office at 8 a.m. It was a rather dull day. First, we had to learn to identify colors and be able to say “red,” “yellow,” and “green.” Next came some basic reaction‑speed tests—nothing too difficult. Finally, the staff took our passports, let us watch a series of videos, and returned them afterward. We were expected to watch about six hours’ worth of footage, one round in Thai and another in English. Toward the end, someone will come by and hand you a very thin traffic‑regulations handbook—pretty much useless. I was there from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., then packed up and headed home. So here’s a friendly tip: bring a power bank and pass the time by playing games.
The next day: Arrive at the Vehicle Administration Office at 8 a.m. for a full day of activity. To emphasize—this is no exaggeration—your test will be the on‑road driving exam, straight‑away; the on‑road driving exam, straight‑away; the on‑road driving exam, straight‑away. Due to the extremely limited and cramped testing area, the first item is the motorcycle course. An examiner will lead you through the route once, after which the official test begins. All the maneuvers are very straightforward and easy to pass. Second, the driving test: the examiner will once again explain the test route and the rules, after which the test will begin. The driving test can be a bit challenging for female drivers, with three main maneuvers: parking at the curb, side‑parking in reverse, and navigating a narrow‑width passage. In the afternoon, you’ll take the theory exam on traffic regulations. If you pass both the motorcycle and car road tests in the morning, you’ll need to take the theory exam twice; if you pass only one, you’ll take the corresponding section. Once you’ve passed everything, you can obtain your full driver’s license on the same day and officially become a licensed driver.
The answer to this question is yes. Normally, it is very difficult to get a Thai driver's license for a tourist visa. There are also a lot of information needed, but we can handle it. The same is two days to get a driver's license.
Main ingredients:
✔Passport and a copy thereof
✔Copy of the visa page and the latest entry stamp
✔Proof of Residence (issued by the Immigration Bureau or your home country’s embassy)
✔Medical Examination Certificate
✔Generally, you do not need to bring your own photo (photos will be taken on-site at the Department of Transportation).