DodgerRodger

Good luck with the walk in approach. And please let us know how things go.

I just had a go at booking, Bang Chak full until August, DLT5 at Chatujak is not bookable (greyed out)

+1 I have a current one year multi trip policy from the UK and it contains the following exclusion:- Motor cycling as a passenger or rider (unless wearing a helmet, the motorcycle is under 125cc and the rider holds a valid motorcycle licence)

Not sure about google apps, but for iPhone the Apple ID has to be logged in as a Thailand account or it will not show up in a search for the Section 38 app. To do this I had to create a new Apple ID and log in, then I logged out and back to my usual ID once I had downloaded the app.

and which ever method you choose, do it at night when they're all at home

I was thinking "Facebook groups" rather than market place. like this one https://www.facebook.com/groups/202582953431650/

wrong forum

Try searching for Facebook groups buying/renting property in your province. You may find agents posting there or owners posting houses for sale themselves. I'm a member of one in Roi Et. It's all in Thai of course but manage to get by using google translate..

This link was posted above https://gecc.dlt.go.th Hint, you get a 404 unless you delete anything in the url after go.th/ It now seems to accept foreigners to register with passport number, haven't actually tried yet because I don't want to jinx it by registering before I am ready to go...

The relevant official document is a police order (attached) issued 2020 TM30ReportingRegulation.pdf

OP, Has your friend considered the Thailand Elite Visa?

Just a thought. The https://landsmaps.dol.go.th resource provides the identifiers for the land plot. Can you not then visit the Lands Office and request to see or obtain a copy of the Chanote? This will at least identify the owner by name.

Yes, I heard about Bang Chak only accepting applications for their area (how that is defined I have no idea) but the 2-month wait is way to long for me. The validity of the residence certificate seems to be a problem if the local office state one month when the DLT website says one year. Thailand never ceases to amaze...

Thanks, that's really good to hear as I'll be travelling to Isaan soon. Hopefully can get processed there. I've done the online video and have the certificate which is valid for 6 months.

Thanks Richard. I may try Bang Chak as you suggest. My first port of call when I arrive in April. However, there's always a Catch(22). I am a frequent visitor (TE like yourself) to Thailand but with other commitments I have difficulty in achieving the 90 day report needed in BKK to get the residency certificate. I have a UK Embassy issued certificate from November last year (valid for one year) but they have since stopped providing this service. Hence my urgency. Last November I contacted two of the oft quoted motorcycle shops that help foreigners apply for driving licences. Firstly they only use Chatujak. Secondly they need at least 4-5 weeks to complete the process (which I couldn't do last visit) and thirdly they claim that appointment booking cannot be made in advance of the rolling one-month windows that are made available by DLT and lastly I have to be present at DLT to make the booking. Hence my search for a viable alternative to BKK as a Plan B Rock on!!!

I'll be visiting Roi Et for a few days and hope I can get it done there. But it would really help if I could book an appointment online.

Hi guys. I have a driving licence question if I may. I have a UK driving licence and IDP and want to convert to a Thai driving licence. I also have in hand a certificate of residence from my Embassy. The problem for me is the availability of appointments at DLT Chatujak and I am short of time to do this before I leave Thailand again. I read somewhere before (but cannot now find) a suggestion to apply at DLT in another province. If anyone has done this I'd appreciate some first hand experience. I can only think that my address being in BKK might cause a problem. Many thanks...

I believe Metisdead has provided the link in this thread

Fast Track Passes were binned several years ago. If you are in Business or First you are eligible and merely have to show your boarding pass.

It seems there are significant discounts available if signing a 2 year lease over traditional one year. But from what I've read on this forum, I can't see any disadvantage to having a 2 year lease. If, for example I took a 2 year lease and I needed to move out urgently after 6 months or 18 months, the penalty would just be forfeiture of the deposit in both cases. Or am I missing something? Thanks in advance for any advice here.

Thanks to all. It seems no real downside (from my perspective at least), so I'll make the proposal to my prospective new landlord.

Is it possible to do this? Talking about in Bangkok. Lease in my and my Thai girlfriend's names. I'll be away a lot but also want the lease to have my name included for use in other aspects of life (read Thai immigration, transport dept etc). Grateful for any thoughts.

My recent experience (also UK applicant) went like this Applied online direct to Thailand Elite on 9 August 2022 (confirmation email from TE received same day) Approval email from TE received on 13 September 2022 Payment made via TE website by Visa credit card on 16 September 2022 and proof of payment sent to TE by email same day Welcome letter and membership number received by email on 3 October 2022 (after I sent them a nudge email)

I'd like to know about this deal too. Is it a pre-paid deal?

Looks like a comma after boi or is it a typo? Strong smell of phish about this.