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ThaidUp
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Has any of the bros gotten a Thai Driver's License? Do I have to take a test or just pay off someone? I currently have an International Drivers License and one from the USA, but my International Driver's license is due to expire in August and I am not returning to the USA for a while.
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Posted on: 10:55 pm on July 8, 2003
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neuasot
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Stickman had a long, detailed article about the process about two months ago at www.stickmanbangkok.com
He archives his weekly postings so you'd probably have to do a little clicking around to find it.
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Posted on: 11:04 pm on July 8, 2003
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Kryptonite
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Been here 3 years and never had one. I have had many accidents and been pulled over multiple times. I think that the 100 baht note substitutes for a drivers license here.
I wouldn't waste your time with getting one, it's a joke.
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Posted on: 11:06 pm on July 8, 2003
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MrJoe
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Way back when (many many years ago) I went for a license. The test was as follows:
MrJoe gets in car with policeman as passenger. Police officer gestures for MrJoe to drive into garage a short distance in front. MrJoe assumes this will bge a test of his ability to stop and reverse out of the enclosed space (okay he was somewhat new to LOS). MrJoe pulls into garage. Policeman says "500 Baht". MrJoe is baffled for a moment, then smiles and hands over the money.
Policeman hands over license and gets out of car.
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Posted on: 11:24 pm on July 8, 2003
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CalEden
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The Stickman has a Thai D/L and has had it for a number of years.
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Posted on: 11:27 pm on July 8, 2003
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abe snake
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I have had one for several years and find it to be useful at times. Here are probably more details than you want:
How to Apply for a Drivers License
Types of driving licences
1. A temporary driving licence for a car or motorcycle (valid for first year following initial application).
2. A one-year driving licence for a car or motorcycle (issued on application after holding a temporary licence).
3. An international driving licence for a car or motorcycle (valid for 1 year).
Qualifying requirements
1. Aged not less than 18 years.
2. In a case where an applicant is not a resident, the applicant must hold a Non-Immigrant Visa.
3. Applicants must not have any physical or mental handicap that will prevent them from driving safely.
Documentary evidence to be attached to the application for a driving licence
1. Non-residents: A copy of the passport of a non-resident, showing that a valid Non-Immigrant Visa is held; residents: a copy of the Alien Book and Residence Book. (At the time of submitting the application, the original passport or Alien Book and Residence Book will have to be shown to the receiving officer.)
2. A certified letter of address from the Embassy/Consulate of the applicant, or from a government agency of Thailand such as the Immigration Bureau, or a house registration form.
3. A medical certificate that certifies that the applicant is not insane or suffering from mental problems or diseases that would to be a danger when driving. There is a specific certificate for this available from most clinics
4. Two photographs, size 1x1 inch (taken within the six months prior to submitting the application).
Where to submit an application
1. There are five places in Bangkok where an application can be submitted
ทThe Department of Land Transport, located at 1032 Phaholyothin Road (opposite Jatujak Market) Lardyao sub-district, Jatujak district (tel: 272-5322, 272-5493). Applications are accepted from persons who live in the following districts: Pomprarb Satruphai, Samphanthawong, Patumwan, Bangrak, Dusit, Phayathai, Bangsue, Huaykwang, Bangkhen, Bangkapi, Donmuang, Jatujak, Dindaeng, Lardprao, Saimhai and Rachathewee.
ทTransport Office Area 1, located in Soi Wathuakrabue at km 4.5, Bangkunthien – Shaithalae, Thakham sub-district, Bangkhunthien district, Bangkok 10150 (tel: 415-7337). Applications areaccepted from persons who live in the following districts: Bangkhunthien, Bangborn, Jomthong, Thonburi, Klongsarn, Rardburana, Thungkru, Bangkolaem, Yannawa and Sathorn.
ทTransport Office Area 2, located at 51 Moo 5 Suanphak Road, Chimplee sub-district, Talingchan district, Bangkok 10170 (tel: 882-1620 to 35). Applications are accepted from persons who live in the following districts: Talingchan, Bangplad, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Yai, Phasichareon, Nongkhaem and Pranakorn.
ทTransport Office Area 3, located opposite Soi Sukhumvit 62/1, Bangjak sub-district, Prakhanong district, Bangkok (tel: 332-9688 to 96). Applications are accepted from persons who live in the following districts: Prakhanong, Pravate, Suanluang, Klongtoey and Wattana.
ทTransport Office Area 4, located at 102/11 Liabwaree Road, Kokphad sub-district, NongJork district, Bangkok 10530 (tel: 543-2010 to 12). Applications are accepted from persons who live in the following districts: Meenburi, Nongjork, LarBKrabang, Bungkum, Saphansoong and Khannayao.
2. In other regions of Thailand, an application should be submitted at the Transport Office of the province in which the applicant is living.
Procedures
1. Fill in the application form (issued in Thai language only) and attach the required documentary evidence as indicated above.
2. Join a class for instruction on the laws related to driving and how to drive safely in Thailand. The class is for two hours (two classes are held daily, Monday to Friday, at 09:00 and 13:30) at the Department of Land Transport in Bangkok or at the provincial Transport Office. A comprehensive and well written manual of Thailand road rules is available in English for non-Thai speakers. Outside Bangkok, details of classes or availability of the manual should be requested from the Transport Office of the province where the applicant is residing.
3. Take a test for colour blindness.
4. Take a written test, in English or Thai on the rules of driving (see Note 1 below).
5. Take the driving test (see Note 1 below).
6. Pay the licence fee and wait for the licence.
Fees
1. Temporary driving licence:
ทCar – Baht 105;
ทMotorcycle – Baht 55.
2. One-year driving licence:
ทCar – Baht 105;
ทMotorcycle – Baht 55.
3. International driving licence:
ทPersonal car or motorcycle – Baht 505.
Notes
1. Holders of valid international driving licences for personal cars or motorcycles, or valid driving licences of foreign countries, will be exempted from the written test and the driving test. However, to qualify for such exemption, such applicants must provide a copy of their licence with a translation in English or Thai and certified by their Embassy/Consulate. The copy should be submitted with the original licence and application.
2. Documentary evidence required when applying for the extension of a driving licence:
(a) The driving licence.
(b) A copy of the applicant’s passport, showing that a valid Non-Immigrant Visa is held, or a copy of the Alien Book and Resident Book in the case of a resident.
(c) Two photographs, size 1x1 inch (taken within the six months prior to submitting the application.)
*Summarised from information provided by the Department of Land Transport and Ministerial Regulation of the Car Act B.E. 2522, No. 1 (B.E. 2531), dated 22 July 2531 (1988)
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Posted on: 12:04 am on July 9, 2003
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oldhand
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Quote: from Kryptonite on 11:06 am on July 9, 2003
Been here 3 years and never had one. I have had many accidents and been pulled over multiple times. I think that the 100 baht note substitutes for a drivers license here.
I wouldn't waste your time with getting one, it's a joke.
Not a joke when you want to claim on your insurance or someones elses and you do not have a valid thai license.
Also I understand that if you have a
non-resident visa you cannot drive on
an international license.
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Posted on: 12:22 am on July 9, 2003
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thaiprivateeye
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Good point re insurance O/H ... mind you think its usually farang pays in any case ! - and yes, not much faith in the International licence - allowing you can get them in Khosan road for around 200 baht ... - think I have about a dozen of those ones being held in various precincts around the country awaiting me to call, pay a fine, and pick up  -
Although the bribe always works, I dont like paying treble the thai rate ... anyway, the boys in Brown must have plenty, allowing for the claim today by an MP owner that he contributes 12 MILLION a month to them !!
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Posted on: 12:58 am on July 9, 2003
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Kryptonite
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I have made 3 claims to my insurance on the accidents that I have had. Remember this is Thailand, money is the #1 Law. They just write it down as my wife driving (she doesn't have a drivers license) or my father-in-law driving.
Yes in Chonburi, if you want to wait 4-6 hours you can have them tell you the answers to the test and pay 500bht and get a drivers license. Not worth my time.
No where in Thailand is anything enforced, why would any of you epect having a drivers license would help or hurt you?
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Posted on: 2:24 am on July 9, 2003
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ThaidUp
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Thanks all for all the input.
Abe Snake that's a lot of info thanks for the time. Definitely useful, but even if you sane before driving, you will beome insane once you started driving here.
Kryptonite 3 accidents already you are a true Thai!
Yeah, I read Stickman's article already. He went through the whole course and training for the experiece. I save my experence for TG's and I don't understand Thai so where is the man in brown here is my 500
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Posted on: 2:50 am on July 9, 2003
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