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I have my Thai driver's license for regular cars. However, today I just bought a scooter that I will probably start using in a couple of months.

What do foreigners need for a moto license? Do I actually need to get one?

Yes... you need a license. Probably MORE than a car license, since you will be pulled over more often than while driving a car.

The good news is, it's very easy to get one.

I went to Pahonyothin Road for both my licences. In and out in 45 minutes.

You need passport, proof of address, a bunch of photos, some money.

There was no road test for me, I think because I'm English and we drive on the right side of the road... which is the left.

However, there was a colour blindness test, depth perception test, reaction test and peripheral vision test - all done in the office very quickly.

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Thanks, Dave.

Sounds like exactly what I had to do for my Thai drivers license. No test besides those eye and reaction tests (they loved hearing a foreigner say "daeng, kiaow, daeng, daeng, luang, kiaow...).

I'm wondering if I have to do all that again since I have a Thai driver's license.

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There was no road test for me, I think because I'm English and we drive on the right side of the road... which is the left.

Are you saying that because the Thais do it, it must be correct?!

:shock:

The right side of the road is, get this, the right side of the road!

Get back in the kitchen.

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I went for my first test back in 2006. I arrived at 8:30 am and they made me sit through a 90 min English video in a room by myself and then all those color tests and depth tests etc.

Then came the written test which was based on the booklet I was expected to read. I failed it the first time. and it was multiple choice! after 5 minutes they let me take it again and i passed.

Then more instruction outside at the cattle bin full of about 150 people in noisy room with a video blasting nonsense about how to stay between the yellow lines and some such.

By the time I got to the driving test queue it was around 3 pm. I did all the usual kinds of things - parallel park, drive the S course, indicate etc. Then she asked me to pull up about 50 meters and park next to the curb. I did so. She came up and told me I failed. I was not within 14 inches of the curb. I said nobody told me I had to park that close. Let me do it again. She said no. I failed and had to wait a month before going back.

I went to Kao Sarn road by 6 pm and had a fake Int'l drivers license which has worked here and in the states. Even when renting a car in the states.

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@EB: What exactly constitutes as proof of address? Any special type of visa? I thought Student or Work was required.

The proof of address is a pain in the ass.

I had to get a letter from the embassy - which cost too much.

And how did they know it was my address?

I wrote it for them! No evidence required. I later learnt there is a similar Thai method that costs only 300 baht and is faster.

Visa? I don't remember if there is a visa requirement.

Now piss off, I've got a headache and I need some coffee.

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The letter from the embassy was something like 1,800 baht if my memory serves me correctly. I'd be interested to know (after your coffee of course) about this 300 baht version...

surely Rob ...our embassy will not hit you up for $50+ for a letter!!! that must include a chat with the ambassador and a picture toooooo! :lol:

What would the Founding Fathers say!!! if it is more than a couple of baht let Glen Beck hear about it....(sounds like someone is redistributing the wealth to me!) :P

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Having a Thai drivers licence would be fun just for having it. I get along well with my international one which no policeman can read apart of my photo ;)

My thought, too. I have been told that there is a chance of getting a legal license for an additional fee of 1500 Baht. Would be a nice souvenir.

No need to wonder why there are so many accidents in India or Thailand..wrong side of the road..plain to see

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I later learnt there is a similar Thai method that costs only 300 baht and is faster.

Is that the method where you slowly open the Corn Flakes box, then pour them into a bowl whilst keeping your fingers crossed in hope you'll get a nice surprise. and baddabing a shiny new driving license falls out?

Then you call your sister ask to borrow her 5 kids and take them out for an afternoons motorbiking down Bangkok's busy pavements! :wink:

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Is that the method where you slowly open the Corn Flakes box, then pour them into a bowl whilst keeping your fingers crossed in hope you'll get a nice surprise. and baddabing a shiny new driving license falls out?

Then you call your sister ask to borrow her 5 kids and take them out for an afternoons motorbiking down Bangkok's busy pavements! :wink:

No

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I later learnt there is a similar Thai method that costs only 300 baht and is faster.

Is that the method where you slowly open the Corn Flakes box, then pour them into a bowl whilst keeping your fingers crossed in hope you'll get a nice surprise. and baddabing a shiny new driving license falls out?

Then you call your sister ask to borrow her 5 kids and take them out for an afternoons motorbiking down Bangkok's busy pavements! :wink:

**** me that went down like a lead balloon...

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I later learnt there is a similar Thai method that costs only 300 baht and is faster.

Is that the method where you slowly open the Corn Flakes box, then pour them into a bowl whilst keeping your fingers crossed in hope you'll get a nice surprise. and baddabing a shiny new driving license falls out?

Then you call your sister ask to borrow her 5 kids and take them out for an afternoons motorbiking down Bangkok's busy pavements! :wink:

f*ck me that went down like a lead balloon...

Worse than that; it went down like hiring Gary Glitter as the entertainer for a kids party.

Bet his school report always said 'must try harder'.

:roll:

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I ended up getting the Yamaha Neo, 125 cc.

I didn't do too much research on it, but the price was right, Yamaha is a trusted name for bikes (except if you are a yamahacrasher), it looks fine, and it's got some good pick up.

We also checked out a couple Honda shops, but the Yamaha won me over. So far I'm happy with the purchase.

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I ended up getting the Yamaha Neo, 125 cc.

I didn't do too much research on it, but the price was right, Yamaha is a trusted name for bikes (except if you are a yamahacrasher), it looks fine, and it's got some good pick up.

We also checked out a couple Honda shops, but the Yamaha won me over. So far I'm happy with the purchase.

I can't wait until you send me your family Christmas card with you, Jasmine, and Jeab racing down the highway on your new Yamaha with no helmets.

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