DLT Pattaya Office (Chonburi Branch, Bang Lamung)

DLT Pattaya Office (Chonburi Branch, Bang Lamung)

DLT Chonburi Branch — Pattaya Office, 199 Moo 1, Sukhumvit Road (Highway 3), Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150

Office Details

Address

DLT Chonburi Branch — Pattaya Office, 199 Moo 1, Sukhumvit Road (Highway 3), Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150

Phone

038-422-673

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30-15:30 (queue numbers distributed from 8:00 AM; last queue issued around 14:30; closed weekends and Thai public holidays)

How to Get There

The DLT Pattaya office is on Sukhumvit Road (Highway 3) in Bang Lamung, approximately 5 km north of Central Pattaya. FROM SUKHUMVIT ROAD: If driving north from Pattaya, the office is on the left (west) side of Sukhumvit Road, roughly 1 km past the Bang Lamung intersection. Look for the blue DLT sign. If coming from Bangkok/motorway, exit Highway 7 onto Sukhumvit Road heading south toward Pattaya — the office is on the right side before you reach central Pattaya. FROM WALKING STREET / SOUTH PATTAYA: Head north on Second Road or Pattaya Tai, connect to Sukhumvit Road heading north (toward Bangkok). The drive takes 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. FROM JOMTIEN: Take Jomtien Second Road north to Sukhumvit Road, then head north for approximately 8 km. BY BAHT BUS: Take any Sukhumvit-bound baht bus from central Pattaya (10 baht). Ask to be dropped at 'Kor Sor Lor' (กรมการขนส่ง). BY GRAB/TAXI: Search 'DLT Pattaya' or 'สำนักงานขนส่งจังหวัดชลบุรี สาขาอำเภอบางละมุง'. The fare from central Pattaya is typically 80-150 baht by Grab.

Services Available at This Office

New driving license — car (Class B) and motorcycle (Class A)
Foreign license conversion (with valid home-country license and certified translation or international driving permit)
License renewal — 2-year temporary to 5-year, and 5-year to 5-year renewal
International Driving Permit (IDP) issuance
Vehicle registration and ownership transfer
Driving test — written exam (Thai, English, Chinese, Japanese) and practical driving test
License replacement (lost, stolen, or damaged)
Provisional motorcycle license
Change of address on driving license

Tips for This Office

Serves the entire Pattaya, Jomtien, Na Jomtien, Bang Saray, and greater Bang Lamung area — one of the busiest provincial DLT offices for foreign applicants.

Arrive by 7:30 AM during peak season (November-March) to secure an early queue number. Off-season (May-September) is noticeably quieter and you can often arrive at 8:30 AM without issue.

The English-language written test (50 questions, multiple choice) is consistently available here. Japanese and Chinese tests are also offered.

English-speaking staff are common at this office due to the high volume of foreign applicants — communication is generally easier than at smaller provincial offices.

Dress code is loosely enforced but avoid sleeveless shirts, very short shorts, or flip-flops to be safe.

Bring your own pen, water bottle, and a book or phone charger — the full process (document check, color-blindness/reaction test, video viewing, written test) can take 3-5 hours.

Parking is available on-site with roughly 50-60 spaces. During busy mornings the lot fills up by 8:30 AM — consider arriving by Grab or baht bus if possible.

There is a small canteen and drink vendors inside the DLT compound. A 7-Eleven is located approximately 200 meters south on Sukhumvit Road.

If you are converting a foreign license, the process is typically faster (1-3 hours) since you skip the full written test and only take the reaction/color tests.

The practical driving test course is on-site behind the main building. It includes a slope start, parallel parking, S-curve, and U-turn.

This office is separate from the Chonburi Main DLT Office in Sri Racha. If you need provincial-level vehicle registration services, the Sri Racha office may be required.

Processing is typically less crowded than Bangkok DLT offices, but Pattaya still sees high foreigner volume — do not assume it will be empty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as the Chonburi DLT office?
No. This is the Chonburi provincial DLT branch office located in Bang Lamung, which serves the Pattaya area. The main Chonburi DLT office is in Sri Racha, about 30 km north. For most license-related services, the Pattaya (Bang Lamung) office is the correct choice for Pattaya residents.
Can I go here if I live on Koh Larn?
Yes. Koh Larn residents can use this office. Take the ferry from Koh Larn to Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya (30-45 minutes), then travel to the DLT office by baht bus or Grab (15-20 minutes).
How long does the full process take at Pattaya DLT?
For a new license application, expect 3-5 hours including document check, medical/reaction tests, the 1-hour safety video, and the written test. License conversion (foreign to Thai) typically takes 1-3 hours. Renewals are fastest at 1-2 hours.
Is the Pattaya DLT less crowded than Bangkok?
Generally yes. Pattaya processes fewer total applicants than the Bangkok Mo Chit office. However, Pattaya has one of the highest ratios of foreign applicants in Thailand, so the foreign-services queue can still be busy during high season (November-March).
Where can I get a medical certificate near the Pattaya DLT?
There are several clinics within 1-2 km of the DLT office on Sukhumvit Road that provide the required medical certificate (ใบรับรองแพทย์) for 50-100 baht. The nearest is approximately 300 meters south of the DLT on Sukhumvit Road. Alternatively, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya and Pattaya Memorial Hospital also issue certificates but at higher cost.
Do I need a residence certificate for Pattaya DLT?
Yes. Foreign nationals need a residence certificate (ใบรับรองถิ่นที่อยู่) from Pattaya Immigration on Soi 5, Jomtien. This must be obtained before your DLT visit. Processing at immigration typically takes 1-2 business days.
Can I do both car and motorcycle licenses in one visit?
Yes. You can apply for both in a single visit. You will take the written test once and then complete separate practical tests for car and motorcycle. Budget extra time — plan for a full day if doing both.

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