I've got to renew my 1 year car driving license soon, what do I need to do/take?
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I've got to renew my 1 year car driving license soon, what do I need to do/take?
Cheers
From an earlier post.Quote:
When i go for my renewals next year, i have been warned, not to go early , as one would normally do, otherwise i will only get a renewal for 1 year instead of the expected 5 yrs. Apparently one has to go the day after it is due..........don't ask me why, i am not Thai !
From memory I believe it is the same as for the original application. Passport with current visa, proof of address and doctors letter.
Also did all the same tests again.
Thanks
They've gone up to 50 nonsense non relevant questions now I seem to recall. Got to do the same as well this month Kurgen - let us know the crack.Quote:
Originally Posted by chassamui
got to do mine next month, didn't realize you had to do all the tests again. :confused: only scraped through by the skin of my teeth last time, with the stupid multi choice questions..
Seems that if the license has only just expired, you do not need to take the test again. Only the breaking test.Quote:
PROCEDURE
1) CHECK THE DOCUMENTS
2) PRINT THE APPLICATION FORM
3) TAKE ONLY A PHYSICAL TEST
4) PAY THE FEE / TAKE A PHOTO AND PRINT DRIVING LICENCE
(FEE 505 BAHT AND PLASTIC SMART CARD 100 BAHT)
ADDITIONAL (CHANGE NAME OR ADDRESS CHARGE 50 BAHT)
REMARK :
1) IN CASE OF DRIVING LICENCE EXPIRED MORE THAN 1 YEAR
- TAKE A THEORY TEST
2) IN CASE OF DRIVING LICENCE EXPIRED MORE THAN 3 YEARS
- TAKE A THEORY TEST AND PRACTICAL TEST
the missus just phoned the centre here in prachin. just the relevant paper work, proof of address and doctors note. dont have to re-take any tests..
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Originally Posted by pseudolus
I should have made it clearer. I was only required to take the practical tests. As I originally converted my UK licence to a Thai one, I did not sit the tick test first time around either.Quote:
Originally Posted by barrylad66
I know offices differ slightly around the country so best to check like Barrylad said.
This thread might have some useful info for those who are interested.
https://teakdoor.com/motoring-in-thai...koh-samui.html
license has to expire, you do not need to take the test again.
If you renew for 1 year, but if you would go the 5 years, then you need to take the test & 1-2 hour lecture.
I went the 5 year after 30 minutes in the lecture room they kicked me out.
Good luck guys
^ 555 kicked you out
Did mine in Nong Khai ,, had a great crack with the examiners and his associates , will be no probs for my renewal in that office
A day or two before my one year licence expired I went in with the paperwork, paid the fees and got the 5 year licence straight away, no retest.
This was a 5 year renewed for 5 more years August 2013 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by palexxxx
Usually your 1 yr has to be expired.
Then get a Cert or Residence from Immigration or your embassy, some DoLT do it without, but most major ones need it.
Health Cert from a clinic.
You won't have to do any tests if your 1 yr DL is expired for less than one year.
have to say they were pretty good in prachin..when the guy put the film on to watch. after about 5 mins he noticed me staring out the window and then switched it to English with Thai subtitles. a few were pissed off that they now had to actually read. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by nigelandjan
Dito. Changed up from a 1 year to a five year two weeks ago at Nonthaburi. They actually told me to come just before it expired as otherwise I would be driving without one and could be nabbed by the BIB.Quote:
Originally Posted by palexxxx