For expatriates and long-term residents, a Thai driver license is essential for both legal driving and everyday identification. The standard process through VIP Driving School is straightforward, but it can be time-consuming.
If you prefer a quicker, stress-free option, UnionSPACE’s Fast Track Thai Driving License Application service takes care of the paperwork and eliminates the need for exams—so you get your license faster and with less hassle.
This guide explains both the standard process and the fast track alternative.
Step 1: Initial Visit at VIP Driving School (Day 1)
- Arrival: Be at the school at your scheduled time (usually before 9:00 AM).
- Passport Submission: Hand your passport to the counter staff.
- Fingerprint Scan: Provide biometric data as requested.
- Completion: Once done, you are free to leave.
Tip: The first visit usually takes less than an hour. The staff at the Driving School can speak Chinese, English and Thai
Step 2: Document Collection & Mock Exam (Day 4)
On your assigned return date:
- Check-in: Submit your passport and wait for about 5 minutes.
- Paperwork: Sign required documents and scan your fingerprint again.
- Mock Exam:
- Enter the exam room and log in with your fingerprint.
- Sit through the 10-minute mock exam (no answers needed, no mobile phones allowed).
- Enter the exam room and log in with your fingerprint.
- Verification: Wait outside briefly while your records are processed.
- Document Collection: Receive your prepared documents from the manager’s office.
With this, you are ready for the Department of Land Transport.
Step 3: Bang Pu Driver License Department
Google Maps Location (approx. 35 minutes by car from VIP Driving School).
Here’s what to do when you arrive:
- Find the Building: Look for the purple building marked “Driver License.”
- Go to Level 2: Sit at the last table on the right (green partition).
- Document Submission: Hand over your passport and school documents.
- Processing Time: Wait about 15 minutes to be called.
- Final Steps:
- Sign the last form and receive a queue number.
- Prepare THB 205 for the license printing fee.
- Take your photo.
- Collect your Thai driver license within 5 minutes.
- Sign the last form and receive a queue number.
Tips: The staff at designated counter can speak Chinese, English and Thai
Fast Track Thai Driving License Application with UnionSPACE
For many expatriates and entrepreneurs, time is valuable. Instead of spending hours at schools and government offices, UnionSPACE offers a Fast Track Thai Driving License Application service designed for speed and convenience.
Benefits of UnionSPACE’s Fast Track Service:
- No written or practical exam required
- Full document handling and appointments arranged for you
- Available for both car and motorcycle licenses
- Faster turnaround with fewer visits required
This option is ideal for professionals who prefer a stress-free, time-saving solution.
Learn more here: UnionSPACE Fast Track Thai Driving License.
Conclusion
Obtaining a Thai driver license can be done through the standard process at VIP Driving School, but it requires multiple steps and waiting times. For those who value efficiency, the UnionSPACE Fast Track Service provides a faster, exam-free, and hassle-free alternative—making it the most convenient way to secure your license in Thailand.
Skip the long process and get your license faster — UnionSPACE can handle it all for you. Contact us today.
