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A driving license in Thailand is the official document that allows you to drive a motor vehicle on public roads. Residents need one, and foreigners who live in Thailand can apply for a local permit with a valid visa and proof of residency. Visitors can drive with an International Driving Permit together with the permit from their home country, and should carry both while driving. Whichever route you take, the photo for a Thailand driving license has to show your face clearly in a standard format.
The photo is a square of 2×2 inches, about 51×51 mm. In our template the head size is about 1.29 inches from chin to the top of the head, with the eyes about 1.18 inches above the bottom edge. Print the photo at 300 DPI so it stays sharp. If you need a digital file, keep it under 240 KB. The background is plain white, and the photo is in colour with no filters, frames or edits to your face.
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) issues the Thai permit. Before you visit a DLT office, gather the documents the current guidance lists:
Bring the printed photos for your Thailand driving license, so you do not have to look for a photo booth on the day of your appointment.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. First, get a medical certificate from a licensed medical facility; it is usually valid only for a limited time, so continue with the next steps promptly. A driving school is optional but useful if you are new to Thai traffic rules. At the DLT office you take a written test on traffic laws, road signs and safe driving, which may be offered in English (check in advance), and then a practical driving test. After both tests you pay the fee, which depends on the type of permit and the office, and receive your Thailand driving license. It is typically valid for five years and can be renewed when it expires.
To apply for a Thai permit as a foreigner, you must be at least 18, hold a valid visa and show proof of residency in Thailand. Knowledge of Thai traffic laws and road signs is essential, and some tests may be conducted in Thai, so ask the DLT office about the language of the test before your visit. A medical certificate may be required to confirm that you are physically fit to drive.
The written test covers Thai traffic laws, road signs and safe driving practices. The practical test checks that you can operate a vehicle safely and follow traffic rules, so practise driving in different conditions before the test day. Some driving schools in Thailand offer courses with both theory and practical training, which helps if you are not yet familiar with Thai traffic laws.
After you download the photo, you can print it on photo paper at home or in any print shop. Order a print at 300 DPI and check that the square measures exactly 2×2 inches. Cut along the edges so no white border from the paper is left around the photo. Keep a spare print of your Thai license photo in case the office asks for two photos.
Traffic in Thailand drives on the left side of the road, and local rules may differ from those in your home country. Insurance is mandatory, so make sure you have at least the minimum required cover. If you are only visiting, an International Driving Permit together with your home permit lets you drive while you travel; if you stay longer, a local Thailand driving license is the practical choice.
Other Thai documents use different photo formats; see our Thailand visa online photo page or the Thailand APEC Business Travel Card photo page.
Hold the phone at arm's length, camera at eye level. Our tool crops the photo to the right size and straightens it.
Look into the lens with a neutral face and your mouth closed. Take off your glasses before you take the photo.
Face a window for even daylight and avoid direct sunlight, which leaves hard shadows in the photo. The AI replaces the background with plain white.
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The photo size is 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), with the head about 1.29 inches tall and a plain white background.
The current guidance lists two passport-sized photos, if the photo is not taken at the DLT office.
Plain white, without shadows or patterns. Our online photo maker sets a white background automatically.
Yes, if the photo meets the requirements. Use daylight, keep a neutral face, and let the online tool fix the size and crop.
Tourists can drive with an International Driving Permit together with the permit from their home country. Carry both documents while you drive.
It is typically valid for five years and can be renewed when it expires.
Upload a photo and the AI checks its size, head position, background, expression and sharpness before you download it.
Yes. The digital photo and the online check are free; only the optional retouch costs $5.99.
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