Driver's License and purchasing a bike

Member since 24 April 2012

chocolatefrogMember28 April 2012 06:31:56

Hi! Am a little confused by the driver's license thing. I have a license from my home country (Australia) for both Car and Motorbike, and I have an International Drivers License card thingy. Does this mean I can legally ride a motorbike or drive a car in Thailand?

OK, that's the easy part. Now what if I want to buy a motorbike in Thailand? Can I do that on my Australian and Internat. Driver's Card or must I have a local Thai license? I looked up a bit on getting one and it says聽 you need to do a test, but if this test is in Thai, I would never pass it. Is it administered in English, or can it be, or can you have a translator present?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you so much!!!

duongle New member

Member since 22 June 2012

duongleNew member25 June 2012 06:25:03

I have no experience at Thai Lan but I can help you if you come to Hanoi for these issues,

good luck,

sincerely,
Duong

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StraydogSerial 暗网禁区25 June 2012 12:23:28

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As I understand things you can legally drive on your OZ and Intl license for a maximum of 90 days.聽 If longer than 90 days you are required to obtain Thai license.

Things may vary slightly from one office to the next but I was not required to take a written or practical test when I obtained my license because I had a valid US license and international permit.聽 I did have to take color blindness, reaction time and depth perception test.

In the event you must take a written test it is available in English.

In Thailand you do not need a license to buy and register a vehicle.聽 You will need Copies of your passport, visa and perhaps entry card.聽 You will also need a letter issued by immigration confirming your address. To get this immigration may require you have a long stay visa (over 90 days) and proof of address in form of a utility bill with your name and address or perhaps a lease agreement.聽 If you have a work permit for Thailand then address confirmation is not usually needed.