Thailand Drivers License, FAST - EASY - CHEAP!

[@roygoad2870]

I’ve just renewed my 2 year motorcycle and car Thai licence here in Pattaya. So I now have the 5 year licences. I managed to do both at the same time, apparently you can renew a car and bike license up to 6 months before expiring and up to one year after the expired date. Both the five year licence’s expire on your birthday. So mine lasts for five years and six months! Plus you need a medical certificate it’s only valid for one month and you need two residency certificates for the car and motorbike license!

[@DiscoveringThailand]

Very good 👍

[@aussie-kiwi]

GOOD to see someone making sence. Clear information. In Bangkok no videos in the Transport department. Your correct sometimes even after much research and advice at times you'll want to pull your hair out. After 35 years my best advice to all. The secound you think you know it all in Thailand the world will come crashing around you. But remember it's just as hard for Thais trying to help us. So keep cool and smile. So far for you well done the first 35 years are the hardest.

[@whiterabbit3439]

Congratulations, Peter! Very helpul...thanks for your efforts!

[@DiscoveringThailand]

My pleasure!

[@AllThaidUp2]

Well done mate. Very clear information on the whole process 👍

[@dana.8128]

Thank you! Useful information for me. be well

[@DiscoveringThailand]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jcarlin596]

Just a quick question. Did you have to do a test? I've heard that some people have to go through driving school and pass a theory test

[@DiscoveringThailand]

No test.. other than watching a traffic light and saying what colours it was.if I didn't have a licence from my own country, then you would probably do a test.

[@MrMontana169]

Congratulations mate enjoy

[@DiscoveringThailand]

Thanks 👍

[@38below39]

Thanks for the info ....

[@DiscoveringThailand]

No worries!

[@farawayfred802]

Great job! Keep up the great work.

[@DiscoveringThailand]

Thankyou Fred

[@wazzaoz5869]

Great informative vlog. One question ❓ did you have to have any of your documents translated to Thai??

[@DiscoveringThailand]

There is no need to 😀 👍

[@videogenie1236]

FYI My latest international drivers licence issued in the UK shows its valid for 3 years. All the other ones I have had were only valid for 1 year.

[@johnmellyn2700]

Hi Peter, thanks for the great information, I was wondering , do they put your address on your new Thai license ? , the reason I ask is I was going to try and get my Thai motorcycle license in Hua hin this winter , and I was going to get the paperwork from the hotel I’m staying at to obtain my residency permit through immigration,.. will my hotels address be on my new Thai license,.. thank you !

[@DiscoveringThailand]

No, only your passport number is on it 👌

[@johnmellyn2700]

@@DiscoveringThailand 👍thanks

[@jaydenktan3548]

Gday mate.happy belated.birthday.

[@DiscoveringThailand]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@lighttravel3407]

Hi, I am sorry if I missed it, but what is the benefit of having the Thai license since you already have an international drivers license?

[@DiscoveringThailand]

International drivers permit is only valid 3 months and can't be renewed outside your own country.

[@lighttravel3407]

​@@DiscoveringThailand3 months validity sounds pretty useless. My international drivers license is valid for 3 years.

[@DiscoveringThailand]

Never heard of a international drivers license only international drivers permit. Permits expire in 1 year and only valid 3 months in countries your using it.

[@sean13]

@@lighttravel3407 it’s only valid for use in Thailand your first 3 months.

[@lighttravel3407]

@@DiscoveringThailand I wanted to check it on my document and it appears I have lost it. Good to know. This is from the US embassy in Thailand: "An international driving license is accepted as long as it is valid, but a foreign license is not accepted in Thailand. " Mine was valid for 3 years and I had to carry it with my original drivers licence.

[@Flaresh]

Great info thanks

[@DiscoveringThailand]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MikeSmith-cn2pw]

Great video. Can you obtain a license if you are on a tourist visa?

[@DiscoveringThailand]

Yes 👍

[@MikeSmith-cn2pw]

@@DiscoveringThailand that’s interesting. I hope you are right. Some KZbin sites are saying otherwise.

[@DiscoveringThailand]

@MikeSmith-cn2pw As long as you have a licence from your home country and are not sitting for a licence, if you don't already have one, that's fine 🙂

[@carstensanonym7527]

Good informational format! For how long is the Thai driver license valid and how to renew?

[@DiscoveringThailand]

It's valid for 2 years,and you can renew it for 5 years.

[@bilw1960]

When you renew the 2 year Thai licence for a 5 year licence, must your home country license still be valid ?

[@DiscoveringThailand]

Maybe someone can answer that here. I would think no because you already have the thai licence and are just renewing it.

[@Barnabasanon]

Great video! But one thing.....do not go on Mondays and Fridays! That also goes for the Immigration!😄😄

[@DiscoveringThailand]

That sounds like good advice 👍

[@JohnDaly-bz5ju]

Did you have to give up your home country drivers license, or did they give it back to you.

[@DiscoveringThailand]

They gave it back.. no need to lose that 👍

[@cabovermike]

And an agent wants how much to baby you through this process ?

[@DiscoveringThailand]

I don't know, I didn't use an agent.

[@lighttravel3407]

@@DiscoveringThailand An agent offered me 4500 bht including the residence certificate