How to obtain a Thai driving licence

To obtain a Thai driving licence from the Thai authorities you will need the following documents:-

• Passport (original plus a copy)
• Valid non-immigrant visa
• Letter from the embassy (confirming residency)
• Doctor's certificate
• Valid driving licence
• 2 Photos (1”  x  1”)

You may have to sit a driving test and pass a written test on traffic signs.  If you take your current overseas licence with you, you may only be required to sit the written test.

Please check with the Department of Land Transportation where you need to apply as this does depend on where you reside.  The department is responsible for the issuing of both the regular Thai drivers licenses and international Thai driving licence's.

• Head office
  1032 Phaholyothin Road
  Lardyao, Chatuchak district.
  Tel: 02-272-5322, 02-272-5493.

Covers the districts: Pomprarb Satruphai, Samphanthawong, Patumwan, Bangrak, Dusit, Phayathai, Bangsue, Huay kwang, Bangkhen, Bangkapi, Don muang, Chatuchak, Din daeng, Lardprao, Saimhai and Rachathevee.

• Bangkok Area 1:
  Soi Wat Hua Krabu at km 4.5,
  Bangkunthian Thaithalae,
  Thakarm, Bangkhunthien district,
  Bangkok 10150
  Tel: 02-415-7337

Covers the districts: Bangkhunthian, Bang bon, Jomthong, Thonburi, Klongsarn, Radburana, Thungkru, Bangkolaem, Yannawa and Sathorn.

• Bangkok Area 2:
  51 Moo 5 Suanphak Road
  Chimplee Talingchan
  Bangkok 10170
  Tel: 02-882-1620 to 35.

Covers the districts: Talingchan, Bangplad, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Yai, Phasichareon, Nongkhaem and Pranakorn.

• Bangkok Area 3:
  opposite Soi Sukhumvit 62/1,
  Bangjak Prakhanong,
  Bangkok
  Tel: 02-332-9688 to 96

Covers the districts: Prakhanong, Pravate, Suan luang, Klong toey and Wattana.

• Bangkok Area 4:
  102/11 Liabwaree Road
  Kokpad NongJork
  Bangkok 10530
  Tel: 02-543-2010 to 12

Covers the districts: Minburi, Nongjok, Lard krabang, Bungkum, Saphansoong and Kannajao.