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    How do I convert my foreign driving license to a Thai license?

    Visit the DLT with your foreign license, embassy certification, medical certificate, passport, and non-tourist visa. Pass the colour blindness and reaction tests. Pay THB 100 per license type.

    Last updated: March 2026

    Detailed Answer

    Converting a foreign driving license to a Thai license: **Requirements:** 1. Valid foreign driving license (original) 2. Embassy certification of license validity 3. Certified Thai translation (if not in English) 4. Medical certificate (within 30 days) 5. Valid passport with non-tourist visa 6. Two passport photos **Process:** 1. Visit Department of Land Transport (DLT) office 2. Submit documents and application form 3. Pass colour blindness test 4. Pass reaction time test 5. Pay THB 100 (car) or THB 100 (motorcycle) 6. Receive 2-year Thai license same day **Important:** Tourist visas and visa exemptions are generally not accepted — you need a non-tourist visa (Non-B, Non-O, DTV, LTR). The conversion process exempts you from the driving test if you already have a foreign license.

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