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Very useful video, thanks James. I did my last license with my Thai wife, and vowed I'd never do it again; awful experience! And good to hear the instruction video is now in English, sitting through that in Thai, plus an hours wait for it to start was hell!!!!
Thanks Chocolate man I completely agree with you to pay an intermediary to take care of drivers' licence renewal,that 3- 4 hour bureaucracy is just too much. Nice short,informative video,you're doing a great job just looking at the number of subscribers,take care and keep well away from this snowstorm over here in UK
I love the way that when you told her to say Hi to everybody, she actually said "Hi Everybody" as if to comply exactly with the request, and then she took her hands off the wheel to clap and I saw you look at that lol.
What’s up from Ohio in the U.S. !! Just joined your channel last week , love the content in your Vlogs keep doing what your doing . You shown some places in Pattaya that I did not know about , and I have in-laws that live there !! I only want to see your experience in Thailand ! Once again keep doing what your doing !
Another informative video, thanks James. I'm with you! I don't mind spending a little bit of money to make sure things more convenient and done right. Looking forward to the next one.
Excellent educational video. These are the things I want to know about moving around in Thailand. Being free to move on my own or with a travel buddy like you do!! Thanks, from another "chocolate man"!!
I saw truck driving test being done on these test driving courses. Anyone driving an LPG car, these do need depending upon the age of the LPG tank a certificate from a certified engineer about its safety and that the tubing is leak free in order to be allowed to get your vehicle tested.
Nice video..brings back so many memories doing my first ever licences there..did my last licence in buriram but I’ve got to do another one now because I have a big bike 900cc ? But will sort when I get there..thanks for sharing it was so good seeing the place again..Brian
good explanation. few yrs ago I got my Thai mcy license from scratch. Watch the vid. Take the computer written test. Do the road test on that course you showed. Figured having driven for 40+yrs I won't have a problem with the written test. Failed two times in a row... there was quite a bit of 'thai logic' and screwy questions on the test, so after the second time down I found an english version of the test online with all the questions and all the answers, read it through, then went for the third time and passed. Next was the scheduled course test. 30 falang line up and go through the obstacle course. Simple and basic. I was last person, and didn't make it all the way on the 6" wide wooden plank section but I don't think any of the 'checkers' bothered watching me the last guy and I was passed. Who drives on a 6" wooden beam anyways!? My point of view is that the test, the movie, especially the rule book, and the course test were nothing but a joke. All the Thais know it is, if you took the tests you would say it is. But just do it and get your license. And the movie and written test were specifically for a Mcy license - but neither said or trained about anything to do with driving a Mcy. No wonder there are so many people splattering their brains all over the street.
I have done this on my own many times. No thai help but with many things, thai help is good. I did both my motorcycle and car. First time ever driving right hand drive and had to do parallel park and some other easy things. The small room was always used for foreigners and the big for locals or at least every time I went. Pretty cheap. New license takes a bit of work and then as you said 4-5 hours on site. renewals should take less. I was on Tourist visas and you could only get one year at a time. They changed that a few years ago and made it easier.
Hi Bruver, Like you I always go for the easier softer way. OK might cost a few bucks but I value my stress levels if I can find a stressles way of doing things that's me. Enjoyed your video. Good information. Take care. GOD Bless you and yours. M
Hi James, "don't make this hard" 555 I guess it's an expat thing living in an expat enclave. I've done Thai car and motorcycle licence renewals for the last 16 years in both Nakhon Si Thammarat and Bangkok. Never even seen an agent or "placeholder" and definitely not needed. In and out in 2-3 hours max. Guess some foreigners are happy to pay unneccessarily. I guess that's OK if they think it's easier. Whatever, still makes it nice to have hand held by a happy, smiling Thai lady :) Chok dee and drive/ride safe!
$169 to avoid the stress of potentially forgetting something, bringing the wrong something, not having a needed copy of something, and/or misunderstanding the instructions and having to come back another day? That’s the bargain of a lifetime! Thank you for sharing this experience and the contact information for Tik Tok Services. I’ve added this to my “if I ever make it to Thailand” file. One question: I’ve heard that if you have both a motor vehicle and motorcycle license from some countries you do not have to take some of the tests (maybe the practical?). Do you know if this is true? I have a US non-commercial driver license and motorcycle license. I’d love to know if these can just be “converted” to the Thai equivalents. Thanks, in advance, if you’re able to answer!
$169 is too high of a bribe to pay. I can afford it. That's not the point. Today, I brought my MC endorsed DL, International DL, PP, 10-year visa, residence certificate, medical certificate, and my online training certificate. I was denied because my Driver's License does it does not specify that it pertains to a car/passenger vehicle. No US DL state explicitly that it pertains to a car. It's assumed. I explained that endorsements are in addition to the standard license. But this fell on deaf ears. I won't pay $169 to an agency when I have everything they require. I got my visa and bank account on my own, and I'll get this too, without paying a bribe. It's personal now.
It's much easier to get a International drivers license on line I got mine in 15 min $66USD including postage you can print out a receipt straight away and your license card comes in the mail a month later you must carry your license of origine with your new license at all times and your passport you are covered by most insurance companies in Thailand
HEY MR. CHOCOLATE MAN, GREAT VIDEO ABOUT GETTING YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSES. THAT IS SOMETHING I'M GONNA HAVE TO DO, MAYBE NEXT MONTH. DOES TICK TOCK HAVE AN OFFICE HERE IN BANGKOK? IF SO I WILL USE THEM. YOU MENTIONED THAT YOU RENT A CAR OR IS IT A LEASE? I DON'T HAVE A CAR NOW BUT I AM EITHER GOING TO BUY A MINI VAN OR LEASE SOMETHING LIKE WHAT YOU HAVE. I WOULD LIKE A LITTLE INFORMATION ON THAT IF YOU WOULD.
Great vid as always James 👍 I guess the other way of doing it is sort and international driver's license in your own country before you arrive then you should be good to go. But yeah unless I had someone Thai with me that knew the score if defo consider using an 'easy' service if not just so I could sit across the road having coffee and pad Kapow while they stand in the queue 😂 Thumbs up from me 👍
Weird on the elite visa...I was thinking of the 20yr....but a little concerned their agreements in the government might not hold up then I’m out the cash....
So what tik tok service do and what I need to do? They pick you up and bring you? Assuming I need to do the healt test before? I have a Vietnamese moterbike licence and a dutch car license (no motorbike or international) How much I pay for the services?
Please check out my updated video here: th-cam.com/video/N2IMAnMkXz0/w-d-xo.html You Vietnamese license should be recognized at an ASEAN approved document. Please call Tik Tok for the most current information. All contact info in description of the new video.
There was a time when all you had to do was pay the agent. They did everything for you and you could collect your licence later. Just the fee to pay and some extra tea money. I know you can’t do that any more though.
I have a Canadian driver's license do not have a motorcycle license but would like to obtain a motorcycle license in Thailand do I need a motorcycle license to begin with? Thank you for the video
I have to renew my license in BKK soon. I will have to find a similar service.. Did they get the residency certificate for you also? or did you have to provide that for them
There's no road test? TG for me, I will be a road hazard for a while until I get used to driving on the left side! Cab you rent a bike that's more like a dirt bike? Something at or under 250cc's? How much power needed to get around safely? (Asking for old Farang woman on a moped) :;)
Nope, no road test if you have a valid license from an approved country. Yep many styles of bikes available to rent in most larger cities. A 125cc scooter is plenty more most places around Thailand.
@@ChocolateManInThailand The first time you got your Thai drivers license. Did TikTok Services take care of everything to the point that you didn't have to ride the bike or take a written test?
Yes and it keeps people earning money, like those place holder’s it’s putting money back into the community. Especially in these times really important.
Must be your Visa you had to watch video, my Marriage Visa , whole time in office was 30 minutes , no pictures they took your digital pics and we both left with new me, 2 year and my wife till she dies DL, 200 thb for me and 100 thb for wife, At first I wanted to go to the DP agency and spend the 4000 thb but my wife argued she talked to DP bureau and very simple, so it was ,
@@scudly3683 ok, Passport , with your Visa stamps, also we used Marriage visa , so also brought along our Marriage certificate(copy) , I had a US nevada DL valid and also a International DL still valid till end of feb. , Yellow Book showing our residence , my pink card id, made copies of everything they asked for when we called office. Medical certificate to prove you are alive easy that one. any hospital. went to information desk they check all and then it goes inside window 1 and then it goes to 2-3 windows pay the fee 200 thb for mine, Pretty quick. window 5 is color blind test and reaction test , easy , next after that take digital pic and then they hand it to you and off you go, no video , because my visa and residence yellow book and International DL valid. make sure everything is valid. only 30 minutes
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Very useful video, thanks James.
I did my last license with my Thai wife, and vowed I'd never do it again; awful experience!
And good to hear the instruction video is now in English, sitting through that in Thai, plus an hours wait for it to start was hell!!!!
You can overcome this by applying for an international driver’s licence before you leave your country.It is valid for 12 months.
Thank you very much James, I did it, I went to TikTok and they did everything for me! Now I have both driving licenses in one day! Beautiful!
With that Price. Totally worth it!.Mahalo for the information brother awesome and very informational videos..Keep it going.
Always good information. Thank you James. Health and Happiness. Mitch 🙏
Thanks Chocolate man I completely agree with you to pay an intermediary to take care of drivers' licence renewal,that 3- 4 hour bureaucracy is just too much. Nice short,informative video,you're doing a great job just looking at the number of subscribers,take care and keep well away from this snowstorm over here in UK
yup! I am like you, willing to pay a bit to have someone take care of everything, especially when it comes to red tap. great video and info!
I love the way that when you told her to say Hi to everybody, she actually said "Hi Everybody" as if to comply exactly with the request, and then she took her hands off the wheel to clap and I saw you look at that lol.
What’s up from Ohio in the U.S. !! Just joined your channel last week , love the content in your Vlogs keep doing what your doing . You shown some places in Pattaya that I did not know about , and I have in-laws that live there !! I only want to see your experience in Thailand ! Once again keep doing what your doing !
Another informative video, thanks James. I'm with you! I don't mind spending a little bit of money to make sure things more convenient and done right. Looking forward to the next one.
Excellent educational video. These are the things I want to know about moving around in Thailand. Being free to move on my own or with a travel buddy like you do!! Thanks, from another "chocolate man"!!
I saw truck driving test being done on these test driving courses. Anyone driving an LPG car, these do need depending upon the age of the LPG tank a certificate from a certified engineer about its safety and that the tubing is leak free in order to be allowed to get your vehicle tested.
Nice video..brings back so many memories doing my first ever licences there..did my last licence in buriram but I’ve got to do another one now because I have a big bike 900cc ? But will sort when I get there..thanks for sharing it was so good seeing the place again..Brian
good explanation. few yrs ago I got my Thai mcy license from scratch. Watch the vid. Take the computer written test. Do the road test on that course you showed. Figured having driven for 40+yrs I won't have a problem with the written test. Failed two times in a row... there was quite a bit of 'thai logic' and screwy questions on the test, so after the second time down I found an english version of the test online with all the questions and all the answers, read it through, then went for the third time and passed.
Next was the scheduled course test. 30 falang line up and go through the obstacle course. Simple and basic. I was last person, and didn't make it all the way on the 6" wide wooden plank section but I don't think any of the 'checkers' bothered watching me the last guy and I was passed. Who drives on a 6" wooden beam anyways!?
My point of view is that the test, the movie, especially the rule book, and the course test were nothing but a joke. All the Thais know it is, if you took the tests you would say it is. But just do it and get your license. And the movie and written test were specifically for a Mcy license - but neither said or trained about anything to do with driving a Mcy. No wonder there are so many people splattering their brains all over the street.
I have done this on my own many times. No thai help but with many things, thai help is good. I did both my motorcycle and car. First time ever driving right hand drive and had to do parallel park and some other easy things.
The small room was always used for foreigners and the big for locals or at least every time I went. Pretty cheap. New license takes a bit of work and then as you said 4-5 hours on site. renewals should take less.
I was on Tourist visas and you could only get one year at a time. They changed that a few years ago and made it easier.
Hi Bruver, Like you I always go for the easier softer way. OK might cost a few bucks but I value my stress levels if I can find a stressles way of doing things that's me. Enjoyed your video. Good information.
Take care. GOD Bless you and yours. M
Hey James... totally agree! Enjoying the channel! thanks!
Thanks for this info
Great video and thanks for the info on getting a driving license in Thailand 🇹🇭😀👍📹
Yep, less frustration and do not have to worry if you are making mistake or not. Great video.
Hi James, "don't make this hard" 555
I guess it's an expat thing living in an expat enclave. I've done Thai car and motorcycle licence renewals for the last 16 years in both Nakhon Si Thammarat and Bangkok. Never even seen an agent or "placeholder" and definitely not needed. In and out in 2-3 hours max. Guess some foreigners are happy to pay unneccessarily. I guess that's OK if they think it's easier. Whatever, still makes it nice to have hand held by a happy, smiling Thai lady :) Chok dee and drive/ride safe!
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$169 to avoid the stress of potentially forgetting something, bringing the wrong something, not having a needed copy of something, and/or misunderstanding the instructions and having to come back another day? That’s the bargain of a lifetime! Thank you for sharing this experience and the contact information for Tik Tok Services. I’ve added this to my “if I ever make it to Thailand” file.
One question: I’ve heard that if you have both a motor vehicle and motorcycle license from some countries you do not have to take some of the tests (maybe the practical?). Do you know if this is true? I have a US non-commercial driver license and motorcycle license. I’d love to know if these can just be “converted” to the Thai equivalents. Thanks, in advance, if you’re able to answer!
Yes, many overseas licenses will convert. They must be in english or have an official translation to accompany them.
$169 is too high of a bribe to pay. I can afford it. That's not the point. Today, I brought my MC endorsed DL, International DL, PP, 10-year visa, residence certificate, medical certificate, and my online training certificate. I was denied because my Driver's License does it does not specify that it pertains to a car/passenger vehicle. No US DL state explicitly that it pertains to a car. It's assumed. I explained that endorsements are in addition to the standard license. But this fell on deaf ears. I won't pay $169 to an agency when I have everything they require. I got my visa and bank account on my own, and I'll get this too, without paying a bribe. It's personal now.
Totally agree using an agency make it so much easier unless you know the system well
DL visa ect ...
Great Video !
We will definitely remember that service. It’s very convenient:)
Thank you 🙏 for sharing as always
You are friggin' awesome. I enjoy your stuff dude!
Done mine it was hassle free but it did cost 5000 baht. Okay if money isn't a problem. People on a budget might struggle.
It's much easier to get a International drivers license on line I got mine in 15 min $66USD including postage you can print out a receipt straight away and your license card comes in the mail a month later you must carry your license of origine with your new license at all times and your passport you are covered by most insurance companies in Thailand
Agree agree agree. Only £5 in UK vs 5000 Thai baht .
@@opengolfcoursesnow8603 I forgot to mention that was a 3 year license
HEY MR. CHOCOLATE MAN, GREAT VIDEO ABOUT GETTING YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSES. THAT IS SOMETHING I'M GONNA HAVE TO DO, MAYBE NEXT MONTH. DOES TICK TOCK HAVE AN OFFICE HERE IN BANGKOK? IF SO I WILL USE THEM.
YOU MENTIONED THAT YOU RENT A CAR OR IS IT A LEASE? I DON'T HAVE A CAR NOW BUT I AM EITHER GOING TO BUY A MINI VAN OR LEASE SOMETHING LIKE WHAT YOU HAVE. I WOULD LIKE A LITTLE INFORMATION ON THAT IF YOU WOULD.
Excellent video - Agree - I would do the same - Thanks CM 🇦🇺👍🙏
May I ask HOW MUCH was the service?
Curtis in Las Vegas.. coming back in April
Thanks for the info.. I saw the price.. seems fair!
Great vid as always James 👍 I guess the other way of doing it is sort and international driver's license in your own country before you arrive then you should be good to go.
But yeah unless I had someone Thai with me that knew the score if defo consider using an 'easy' service if not just so I could sit across the road having coffee and pad Kapow while they stand in the queue 😂
Thumbs up from me 👍
What a great service.
Awesome well worth the cost.
Thanks for the tips. Engaged with tiktok services today gor help converting my uk driving license
Weird on the elite visa...I was thinking of the 20yr....but a little concerned their agreements in the government might not hold up then I’m out the cash....
So what tik tok service do and what I need to do?
They pick you up and bring you?
Assuming I need to do the healt test before?
I have a Vietnamese moterbike licence and a dutch car license (no motorbike or international)
How much I pay for the services?
Please check out my updated video here: th-cam.com/video/N2IMAnMkXz0/w-d-xo.html
You Vietnamese license should be recognized at an ASEAN approved document. Please call Tik Tok for the most current information. All contact info in description of the new video.
I am with you Bruh...screw going through the bureaucratic nonsense on my own...
Always a fun day ..... Going to the motor vehicle office ..........
There was a time when all you had to do was pay the agent. They did everything for you and you could collect your licence later. Just the fee to pay and some extra tea money. I know you can’t do that any more though.
I have a Canadian driver's license do not have a motorcycle license but would like to obtain a motorcycle license in Thailand do I need a motorcycle license to begin with? Thank you for the video
I will have a passport and a Visa as I'm just coming for 23 days
Technically you need a motorcycle license to obtain a Thailand motorcycle license, however I would consult an agent to see if they canbassit.
You know the deal "Hurry up and Wait". Back in the day
I have to renew my license in BKK soon. I will have to find a similar service.. Did they get the residency certificate for you also? or did you have to provide that for them
How do you find living in Thailand compared to Philipinnes?
Great video
Can I use my international license in Thailand?
Yes you can.
Yes you can. You need to carry it with you at all times when driving a bike or a car. Its big and cumbersome, but you need to carry it.
How much do they give to the official?
...u didn’t drag Travel Buddy with u early morning DMV?
Always let sleeping Thai ladies lie...lol
There's no road test? TG for me, I will be a road hazard for a while until I get used to driving on the left side! Cab you rent a bike that's more like a dirt bike? Something at or under 250cc's? How much power needed to get around safely? (Asking for old Farang woman on a moped) :;)
Nope, no road test if you have a valid license from an approved country. Yep many styles of bikes available to rent in most larger cities. A 125cc scooter is plenty more most places around Thailand.
Phew!
Looks like it’s farang day at the license shop....lol
Hello are there services that renew our USA passports???
That can be done by mail with the US embassy. Really the only method currently available.
@@ChocolateManInThailand thank you
I couldn’t see that damn depth perception for nothing. I had my Thai gf stand behind me to help me . Lol
can Tik Tok service help a foreigner get a motorbike license even if we are on a tourist visa?
Yes, if you have a motorcycle endorsement on your current license from an approved country. Definitely talk to them to make sure.
QR code worked
First time drivers on the track.
Cool
Hi James, you know how to explain everything,are you a college graduate.
hahahahah 😀😜......funny!!
Do you need some sort of non immigrant visa?
Yes.
@@ChocolateManInThailand The first time you got your Thai drivers license. Did TikTok Services take care of everything to the point that you didn't have to ride the bike or take a written test?
You said Civilians like your are still in the militry - I was the same why Civilian.
4:19 -- worth every Satang.
Nice
I need to renew my license it expired in 2020 I couldn’t renew it because of cov-19 😤
Just as a pointer I did my DL renewal with these people from 2 to 5 year and as chocolate man says very easy and think the renemal cost was 3000
I like your style. - easy and letting others do the work correctly is peace of mind. Small price to pay !! 🙏👍.
Yes and it keeps people earning money, like those place holder’s it’s putting money back into the community. Especially in these times really important.
INsurance? I thought it was inSURance.
Are they all tiktok at this services ? 😂
Must be your Visa you had to watch video, my Marriage Visa , whole time in office was 30 minutes , no pictures they took your digital pics and we both left with new me, 2 year and my wife till she dies DL, 200 thb for me and 100 thb for wife, At first I wanted to go to the DP agency and spend the 4000 thb but my wife argued she talked to DP bureau and very simple, so it was ,
@@scudly3683 ok, Passport , with your Visa stamps, also we used Marriage visa , so also brought along our Marriage certificate(copy) , I had a US nevada DL valid and also a International DL still valid till end of feb. , Yellow Book showing our residence , my pink card id, made copies of everything they asked for when we called office. Medical certificate to prove you are alive easy that one. any hospital.
went to information desk they check all and then it goes inside window 1 and then it goes to 2-3 windows pay the fee 200 thb for mine, Pretty quick. window 5 is color blind test and reaction test , easy , next after that take digital pic and then they hand it to you and off you go, no video , because my visa and residence yellow book and International DL valid. make sure everything is valid. only 30 minutes
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I’m the same as you James the
easy way is the best way
Hey can I have your e-mail ... Have some work... Great video as always... Cheers 🍻