Getting a Driving License in Thailand

You can drive in Thailand with a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) issued in your home country for up to 90 days. After 90 days, you should obtain a Thai driving license. Note: Your home country's license alone (without IDP) is not legally valid for driving in Thailand.

1. Valid passport with Thailand Elite visa 2. Residence certificate from your embassy or immigration 3. Medical certificate (from any clinic — costs about THB 100) 4. Current valid driving license from your home country 5. International Driving Permit (recommended) 6. Passport photos (1-inch, 2 photos)

1. Gather all documents and visit a DLT office. 2. Take the color-blindness and reaction time tests. 3. Watch a training video (approximately 1 hour). 4. Take the written test (available in English) — if converting from foreign license, this may be waived. 5. Take the driving test (may be waived if converting). 6. Pay the fee (THB 205 for car, THB 105 for motorcycle). 7. Receive your temporary 2-year license. After 2 years, you can renew for a 5-year license.