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Thanks that sounds like a very good deal????????

Hi all,

I've used plenty of simcards in Thailand in the past (DTAC and True mostly) and also my phone as hotspot when Wifi was poor. The info here (https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Thailand) says tethering is still allowed, but at the DTAC website (and similar on True) it says with various prepaid packages:

"Uses for BitTorrent, hotspot, commercial purposes or any use that affect the Internet efficiency in general are prohibited."

(https://www.dtac.co.th/en/dtac-promotion/packages/netunlimited.html?bnid=20150708794

)

Is this a general warning for not abusing the unlimited data or does it really not work anymore? Anyone currently using prepaid DTAC and use there phone as hotspot?

Thanks,

J.

9 minutes ago, freeman01 said:

Just in case for those interested, this can be done in Hua Hin as well on a tourist visa.

- Passport copy + copy visa / stamp

- TM6 card

- 2 photos

- Rental contract / hotel bills

- phone number

- 500 THB

 

If I had known this I would have gone that direction! Next time perhaps.

I just want to give a quick update for anyone having a similar question in the future.

I took a plane from BKK to Udon arriving at 13.30. Checked in at 14.00 (booked 2 nights) at my hotel, walked to immigration and arrived at 14.30. Walked out of immigration 14.45 with my residence certificate on my tourist visa (35 days left).

I have been in Thailand for almost a month and prior to the check-in to the hotel no TM 30 had been submitted.

I paid 500 BAHT and will renew my licence hopefully tomorrow morning.

Thanks for the input.

J.

56 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

I don't get this thread. You talk about going to anywhere in Los to obtain one. Clearly not living in area where you apply. Talk about obtaining one with tm30 done by random hotel. BTW generally you don't attend imm an obtain RC on the spot. You need return days or week later.

If desperate why not obtain from your embassy. Yes they charge but your plans will cost more. 

I stay in Thailand on a tourist visa because I'm here for less than 3 months.

2 years ago on a tourist visa I obtained a motorbike licence in Khon Kaen (residence certificate on the spot) and that one expired earlier this year.

Last year and this year I'm staying in Nonthaburi but they won't give residence certificates to anyone on a tourist visa (don't know why).

So in February I drove to Pattaya. Checked into a hotel, went to immigration the next day and they gave me a residence certificate the same moment.

Unfortunately, the driving licence office didn't want to renew until after expiring (3 weeks later) so all was for nothing and I left Thailand.

Now I came back to Thailand and still have to renew my licence. Since I don't particularly like either Udon or Pattaya I asked if anyone was aware of another province where this can be done.

I asked my embassy as well, but they can only provide if officially registered in Thailand and unregistered in my home country which I am not since I only stay here for 3 months max.

29 minutes ago, cerox said:

If you ask for a res. cert. in CNX, you will need you residence there, otherwise they would direct you to your local Immigration office.

Yes, they checked my TM30 slip in the passport - also my rental contract. I think your plan to travel to CNX for a night with a hotel booking  will not be successful so easily.

 

My point was: they did it on visa-exempt / without non-Immigrant visa. But it is different because I really lived there.

Ok I see. Guess it will be going to Udon or Pattaya then, because as far as I am aware they still give it based on being in a hotel a few days. 

If only my local immigration office would provide it. Would make life much easier ????

3 hours ago, cerox said:

Chiang Mai Immigration  issued me a residence certificate two months ago on visa-exempt. They required extension first, which I did, because the rule is you need 30 days or more on your current stamp.

 

As reason I specified "sell motorbike" which was true in my case.

Did they ask you for a TM30 slip when applying? 

I still have 50 days left so that's covered.

Thanks for the info

Yeah I just read that CM requires a TM30 slip for a residence certificate, so I have to make sure the hotel I stay can provide me one.

Quite an effort for renewing a driving licence...

I obtained a residence certificate in February with a tourist visa in Pattaya, but the licence office didn't want to extend my driving licence because it first had to expire (this was 3 weeks before expiration). 

I left shortly after as I only spent 3 months here

I have a Dutch driving licence for my car + IDP.

I obtained my Thai motorbike driving license here 2 years ago on my Tourist visa with a residence certificate in Khon Kaen, but now it's expired so would like to renew it since I don't have a valid Dutch one for the motorbike.

Thanks for the info so far. I consider going to CM then.

No one has an idea on where this is possible? Which provinces? I originally did it in KK but no idea if it's still possible there.

Hi all,

My Thai driving licence expired and I require a residence certificate to renew it. In BKK and Nonthaburi it's not possible to obtain one with a tourist visa (at least earlier this year).

So what are my options for staying a few days in a hotel and get a residence certificate?

I know Pattaya is possible (but I prefer not going there). I once read Udon Thani gives a residence certificate if you stay for a few days?

Any other provinces where I can go?

Thanks for the suggestions.

J.

I guess I will head to Pattaya then. Seems the easiest option for renewal of my licence unless other options will be suggested. Thanks for the info.

10 hours ago, highfive said:

In Koh Samui they asked for a copy of the passport, 500 baht and your address written on a piece of paper. That's it. I was on a tourist visa, due to leave the country 3 days after I got the residency certificate.

Did you do this recently? As it seems immigration is getting stricter across the country. 

Thanks!

Hi all,

My Thai driving license is expiring and I want to extend this. However, I'm on a 30 visa exemption so can't apply for a residence certificate in BKK (if I'm correct).

What are my other options?

Apply at my Embassy in BKK (Netherlands)? However no TM 30 registration has been filed so I'm not sure this is possible.

I read that Pattaya immigration gives residence certificates when staying in a hotel for 3 nights. Could I go there for a few days and both get my residence certificate and driving license extension (for 2 years)?

Any other cities / provinces where it's possible based on temporary stay at a hotel? (I read Udon Thani somewhere).

Thanks for the info

John