Department of Land Transport (Ministry of Transport) — Hua Hin Branch
The Hua Hin branch of the Department of Land Transport, on Petchkasem Road roughly 5km south of the town centre near the Hua Hin Land Office, is where Hua Hin-based expats convert a foreign driving licence or sit the Thai theory and practical tests for a new one. It is a separate department entirely from immigration or the district office -- the DLT sits under the Ministry of Transport rather than the Ministry of Interior or the police.
Given the distance from central Hua Hin, most residents budget a half-day for a DLT visit, arriving as close to the 8:00 AM opening as possible to secure an early queue number, since the office can turn away new-licence applicants later in the day once the day's queue numbers are exhausted.
Address: On Petchkasem Road (Highway 4), roughly 5km south of Hua Hin town centre, near the Hua Hin Land Office and south of the Bluport shopping centre area. We could not independently confirm the exact soi or building number from an official source, so use the landmark description or confirm the pinned location before travelling.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM -- queue numbers are typically distributed from 8:00 AM, and the last queue number for new licence applications is often issued around 2:00 PM, so arrive early. Closed weekends and Thai public holidays.
Phone: A specific phone number for this branch could not be independently confirmed -- contact the main Department of Land Transport for guidance if needed.
Getting there: On Petchkasem Road south of central Hua Hin -- a Grab, metered taxi or private vehicle is the practical option given the distance from the town centre; it is not realistically walkable.
For the full step-by-step guide to converting or getting a Thai driving licence, see our complete Hua Hin driving licence guide.
BAANLYY does not represent or speak on behalf of Department of Land Transport (Ministry of Transport) — Hua Hin Branch. Hours, required documents, addresses and procedures can change — always confirm current details on the agency's own official site or by phone before visiting. Visit the official Hua Hin DLT website →
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