Motorbike licence $296 (≈ ฿10,000) for one, $237 (≈ ฿8,000) each for two
Car licence $356 (≈ ฿12,000) for one, $296 (≈ ฿10,000) each for two
Surat Thani, transport department
Driving licence in Thailand
Want a Thai driving licence? I will help you get it at the transport department of Surat Thani province.
Transport department of Surat Thani province
A motorbike licence takes about 2 days, a car licence about 3 days.
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We agree on a date
You tell me which licence you need; we agree on a date and I tell you about the documents.
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Getting to Surat Thani
On your own from anywhere in Thailand, or with my agent from Samui: the ferry at 05:00.
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Submitting the documents
At the transport department you submit the documents and go through the procedures.
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Getting the licence
A motorbike licence on the second day, a car licence around the third.
Accommodation is from about $15 (≈ ฿500) a night; the ferry, transport and personal expenses are paid separately.
Important: A trip with my agent is possible only from Samui; from other parts of Thailand you get there on your own. The terms and cost of a trip with the agent are agreed separately.
On your own
You get to Surat Thani from anywhere in Thailand by the agreed time. There my agent meets you and helps arrange the paperwork.
With my agent from Samui
If you are on Samui, you can arrange in advance to travel with my agent: the ferry leaves at about 05:00 and reaches the mainland at 07:30. The agent goes with you to the department and helps with the arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the licence issued?
The driving licence is processed and issued at the transport department of Surat Thani province.
Can I get both categories at once?
Yes, you can apply for both a car and a motorbike licence. The cost and timing of getting both are agreed separately.
Do I need to stay overnight?
Yes, better plan your accommodation in advance: 1 night for a motorbike licence, 2 nights for a car licence.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. You can get to the transport department in Surat Thani on your own by the agreed time.
Is accommodation included in the price?
No. Accommodation, the ferry and transport are paid separately.
Is getting the licence guaranteed?
The official driving licence is issued by the Thai transport department once the established requirements are met. The timing depends on the procedure and on passing the required checks and exams.
Need a Thai licence?
Tell me which licence you need: motorbike, car or both, and where you are travelling from. We will agree on a date, and I will tell you which documents you will need.