Eligibility Requirements for Foreigners:
1. Foreigners are required to have a valid passport, non-immigrant visa, or work permit. The visa or work permit must have at least 3 months remaining, while the passport should have at least 6 months of validity.
2. A letter of residence or address certified by the Immigration Bureau or your embassy. A copy of your work permit (applies to expats or foreign residents).
3. A medical certificate, issued at any clinic or hospital and dated within 30 days of the application.
4. Two photos without wearing a hat and glasses (Straight face).
Tips for Passing the Written and Driving Exams
Tip 1: Study for the Written Examination.
The written examination includes traffic rules, regulations, and road signs in Thailand. Foreigners must study the helpful material and practice answering multiple-choice questions to succeed. The Department of Land Transport offers study materials on its website and other online resources.
Tip 2: Preparation for the Practical Driving Examination
A practical driving exam is an evaluation of the applicant’s driving abilities on a designated course. Before taking this exam, practicing driving in related courses is recommended. In addition, candidates must be familiar with the vehicle’s controls and comfortable with the car they will use for the exam.
Tip 3: Understand Thai Traffic Rules and Regulations
To pass the exams, you must know Thailand’s traffic rules and regulations. In Thailand, driving is illegal while under the influence of alcohol, and obligatory to wear a seatbelt when driving. Before taking the examination, applicants must comply with relevant rules and regulations.
Tip 4: Observe road signs and symbols
In Thai traffic, road signs and symbols play a vital role, and it is essential to comprehend their meanings in order to pass the written exam. Applicants should practice recognizing and comprehending the different traffic signs and symbols they may see on Thai roadways.
Tip 5: Be confident and attentive throughout the test
It is important to approach both examinations with confidence and concentration. Applicants should maintain composure and concentration throughout examinations, pay strict attention to instructions, and adhere to them precisely. Also, being polite to the examiner and other test-takers is crucial.
