Thai driving licence guides
Each step of the main licence guide, in detail.
Medical certificate for a Thai driving licenceWhat the DLT medical certificate is, what the clinic checks, what it costs (about 100-300 THB at a clinic), how long it is valid and when to get it.
Which visa do you need for a Thai driving licence?A non-immigrant visa is the safe bet for converting a foreign licence in Thailand. What offices accept on a tourist visa or DTV, and what to do first.
Translating your foreign licence for the Thai DLTWhen you need a certified translation of your driving licence in Thailand, who certifies it (embassy or translator), what it costs and what to ask the DLT.
The DLT e-learning course for a Thai licenceWhat the DLT e-learning training certificate is, how long the course takes (1 or 5 hours reported), whether you can do it online and what to bring.
How to book a DLT appointment as a foreignerBooking your Thai driving licence appointment with the DLT Smart Queue app: steps, when walk-ins work, the OTP problem and what to do if the app fails.
Which DLT office should a foreigner use?DLT offices foreigners use for a driving licence in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Koh Samui, with what we know and where sources disagree.
Vehicle insurance in Thailand and your licenceCompulsory Por Ror Bor and voluntary Class 1, 2+, 3+, 2 and 3 insurance in Thailand, and why holding the right licence decides whether a claim is paid.
Physical and practical tests for a Thai licenceThe four DLT physical tests (colour, depth, peripheral vision, reaction) and the practical driving test for a Thai licence, and who must take them.
Do you need an agent for a Thai driving licence?When an agent is worth it for a Thai driving licence (about 1,500-5,000 THB), what they do, what to get in writing and the illegal shortcut to avoid.
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