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***oops! Noticed this is in the CM forum. The following is for Bangkok/Mochit*** If you still have valid US license, you can get new Thai licenses based on that, assuming you have motorcycle endorsement. You don't, but you can still renew your Thai licenses. You'll have to take the written test, but no driving test required. You'll need a certificate of residence (from CW immigration AFTER your first 90-day report), OR a notarized affidavit from the US embassy ($50). There's also an online training module you need to complete, and download a QR scan code to print off. Take your old Thai licenses, residence affidavit, QR scan code, and health check to apply. They'll have you go upstairs for the vision/reaction tests, and will give you an appointment to return for the computerized test. You'll take the same test twice if getting two licenses. This is one day only, but it's one long day. 3-4 hours of videos starting at 8:30, an hour for lunch, then testing in the afternoon.

This is for a first annual retirement extension based on 800K in the bank. Made online bookings for today 1:00PM for extension, 2:40PM for re-entry. Took an early bus, concerned about traffic thru Lat Phrao, planned to get the bank statement and copies done before lunch. Bus #150 from Bangkapi Mall area dropped off at the entrance of the immigration soi at 9:45. Arrived at Bangkok Bank downstairs at 10:00, only one number ahead of me. Got bankbook updated with balance forward (no deposit needed) and guarantee letter, done by 10:15. Made copies and then went directly to the L1 counter at 10:30. Told the nice lady I had a booking, she checked my name on the list. Yes, I'm early, but no waiting. Take a seat at #25 to go over documents - TM-30 was requested, printed screenshot from sec 38 app was accepted - then to see the immigration official, again no waiting. . Fifteen minutes to sign and stamp papers, then wait five minutes for name to be called. Visa extension complete at 11:10. Back downstairs for copies. Back upstairs, go directly to the C2 counter at 11:20. Told the nice lady I had a booking, she checked my name on the list. Yes, I'm early, but no waiting. Take a seat, sign some forms, take a photo, go sit outside. Re-entry complete at 11:30. Total time on site: 90 minutes.

District office? Do you mean the local amphur where you apply for the marriage certificate? That is, getting married in Thailand, not registering a marriage performed in another country. If so, there is no check done. Just last month, honey-bunny and I (currently residing in Bangkok) went to the amphur in Korat where we plan to move to soon, handed over the legalized documents, and walked out married half an hour later, 20 baht poorer.

Thanks..............I think? I'm going by all the threads on this here forum that tell me it's not required to change the address on your licenses, that you can wait until renewal. Is that not correct? As to registrations, those will all be in girlwife's name, as will the taxes and insurance. Not having been charged with any traffic violations in the past 40+ years, I'll take my chances regarding the speeding tickets.

The title is what it is. Arrived in Bangkok on a visa waiver, submitted a TM-30 via the sec. 38 app. At CW, applied for a non-O visa for retirement, and now an annual extension and re-entry permit. Also got auto and motorcycle licenses with my Bangkok address using the embassy "single affidavit" in lieu of residence certificate at Mochit DLT. Planning to move to Korat soon, and already have the Korat residence registered on the sec. 38 app. Once we move, we'll submit a new TM-30 for the new residence. I think I'm done, but am I? No need to inform CW that I'm moving. The new TM-30 handles that. I go to Korat immigration for my next 90-day report in person on the date shown on the receipt given me by CW. I have a new fixed account from a Korat bank branch specifically for immigration fully funded prior to receiving the annual extension, balance forward updated every 60 days or so if I need to show funds have remained in the bank. (not the same account as used at CW to apply for visa and extension) No need to inform Korat that I've arrived. The new TM-30 handles that, as well. First contact with Korat will be the first 90-day report. As to vehicle licenses, I can wait until renewal time to change the address. What have I forgotten?

My girlfriend and I will be moving from Bangkok to Isaan soon. We're looking for a reliable mover preferably with a covered/enclosed van to haul the contents of her 28m apartment to the new house. Any recommendations?