A Thai driving license is one of the most important things you should have in your wallet. If you plan to stay for less than 2 months, you can drive by holding an international driving license. But if you plan on staying longer and you wish to drive legally, you’d better get a Thai driving licence.
Get your Thai driving licence in Pattaya
In Pattaya, traffic police routinely set up roadblocks to stop motorists. Then, check if you’ve got your Thai driving license. Finally, having a Thai driving license means you’re worry-free from fines or trouble. You will also enjoy other benefits with a Thai driving license like it assures that a car insurance policy fully covers you. Also, you can use it as an ID card in Thailand by showing it when checking in at the hotel or getting aboard for a domestic flight. As well, it also can be used in 10 ASEAN countries as a valid driving license.
If you wish to be able to drive both cars and motorcycles in Pattaya, you’ll need to apply for 2 separate driving licenses, and they will issue 2 different physical cards for car and motorcycle, but you can get both done during the same series of visits to the Department of Land Transportation Office. Please keep in mind that if your international driving license is only valid for cars then you will still have to take the written and driving tests to get your Thai motorcycle driving license.
First time getting a Thai driving license, you’ll be issued a temporary driving license valid for 2 years. When the first 2 years are nearly up, you can renew it at the Department of Land Transport Office to get a permanent driving license which is valid for 5 years.
If you don’t want to handle the entire process yourself, you can work with IBS to help you get your driving license. We will take care of everything for you, including filling out paperwork and helping you prepare for the test.
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Convert International Driving Licence
If you already have an international driver’s license, you can convert it into a Thai Driving Licence in Pattaya at the Department of Land Transport Office. As we mentioned earlier, besides the legal factor and the insurance coverage, it’s a better choice to have a Thai driving license than only holding an international driving license if you live here in Pattaya. Firstly, it will certainly cost you less to get a Thai driving license than keep renewing your international one. Secondly, it’s faster and easier to get a Thai Driving Licence in Pattaya by having the international one, you don’t need to pass the theoretical or practical exam. Plus, the Thai driving license is often accepted as an official document and will save you from always carrying your passport with you.
To convert your international driving license into a Thai driving license, you need to prepare a signed copy of your passport. Then, you need a medical certificate, and the certificate of your residence. Also, you have to pass a few tests for color blindness, peripheral vision, reflexes, and depth perception. Sometimes you may be asked to watch a video about how to drive in Thailand too.
Renew your Thai Driving Licence in Pattaya
When you first obtain a Thai driving license, it’s temporary for a 2-year validity, you’re allowed to drive on all public roads of Thailand. Before it expires, you have to apply for a driving license renewal to get a permanent one that lasts 5 years, both Thai nationals and foreigners can obtain a permanent Thai driving license by the renewal at the Department of Land Transportation Office. We recommend you to apply for the renewal within 3 months before the expiry date.
Renewing a Thai driving license is fairly simple. You basically just need to take all of the same documents that were required for your first application along with your temporary Thai driving license, and simply take the vision and reaction tests this time.
Remember that once your temporary driving license expires without renewal, you’ll have to re-take all the necessary tests and processes over again to get another temporary license.
Questions we ask ourselves before getting a Thai Driving Licence
How to get a driving license in Pattaya ?
There are different ways to get a Driving Licence in Pattaya.
- First, you can join a local driving school, you may apply for it by taking all the tests at the Department of Land Transport Office.
- Second, you can convert your international driving license into a Thai local one.
In Pattaya, it's not too hard, but it may imply some difficulties if you don’t know what you have to do. Then, to make everything easier and avoid all the paperwork by yourself, IBS will assist you throughout the process until you get your Thai driving license successfully.
What do i need to get my Thai driving license?
Normally you need to prepare the application form, your passport and a medical certificate. Also need a certificate of your residence. Otherise, you can use your driving license from your origin country or an international one if you have one.
Can a tourist get a driver's licence in Pattaya?
Yes, it’s possible to apply for a Thai driving license for holding at least a 60-day tourist visa and you will be granted a 2-year temporary driving license.
How much does it cost to get a Thai driving license?
The cost of getting a Thai driving license in Pattaya is depending on different packages. We will quote on your needs.
How long does it take to get a Thai driver's license?
Getting a Thai driving license is pretty straightforward and can be done in 2 days.
From what age can a Thai driver's license be obtained?
To apply for a Thai driving license, you have to be at least 18 years old, and in good physical and mental health.
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