MeaMaximaCulpa

To all others who are helping with information and contacts: Thanks a lot, the puzzle is getting almost complete, and I will try to come back after the "big event" with a report to see how it all went, and what requirements I was subjected to.

Or if involved in an accident, insurance will not pay out, and there might be other problems depending on the severity. So in my opinion not at all worth risking a potential disaster to get an extra year. My wife is lucky, she got one of the last lifetime licences before that option was terminated.

I did notice the lack of friendlyness yesterday when I went there and left with no info. A medical is not n unreasonable requirement for a driving licence, so I'm good with that. But I was not aware I can use any LTD office for renewal, that is good to know if needed.

Thanks! Last time (5 years ago) no medical was required in Pattaya, and they did not accept the yellow book/pink card. But things tend to change, ebb and flo, also depending on what office you visit.

Thanks again, I will be prepared to do a medical just in case. I only need car licence btw.

Great info, thanks! Good heads up for the copy of current licence, not needed 5 years ago IIRC. Was the medical certificates needed or not?

Thanks, good info. So no booking required?

I have heard about that, but I prefer to play it safe and renew as early as possible. Especially in these uncertain times where a lockdown or special requirements and social distancing can make it more difficult. And driving without licence can get messy if in an accident...

Thanks for that info, I appreciate. But if possible, I would like to do it myself. It used to be easy, but covid seems to have changed that...

My 5-year licence expires 3 March 2022, and I want to renew as early as possible at Pattaya LTD office: • Is the earliest I can renew 3 (or 4) December 2021? • Any change in the requirements since 5 years ago? (old licence, copies of passport with 1-year extension of stay, cert. of res. from Immigration, but NO pictures nor medical?) • Can/must I book a date/time, and if yes, how do I do this? I cannot find up-to-date info for Pattaya, and even going to the LTD today was totally a waste of time. I was just sent from one place to the next, by groups of idle staff clearly not interested in helping. So I hope someone here can assist with recent info for the Pattaya LTD office. Thanks!

The best visa/extension of stay will depend on your situation, so I let the experts answer that question. As for being able to live in the house, you are allowed to inherit the house/land, but only for a 6-month period to sell it. You can apply to extend this one time by another 6 months. Another way is to let the house go to a trusted relative and have a usufruct on it, i.e. you get to live there for the rest of your life. Edit: In all situations like this, make sure not to trust advice like this (including mine), but use it only as a guideline. Consult a lawyer or other professional for any important decisions!

Could it have been your contract being 4 years? Mine was 3 years and WP/Extension covered that.

For what it's worth: I had a three-year Non-B extension and work permit bundle, but that is more than 20 years ago. The company I worked for had BOI privileges.

I was told by a doctor at Better Being Hospital that there now is a compounding pharmacy in BKK. I did a quick search, and I saw this: https://www.celtac.com/about There could be others, do some research. I don't know if they do LDN, but BBH and Celtac might be leads to try, and they might help you find it if they themselves don't do LDN. Good luck!

For those of us that have to come back 3 months after extension to show that the money is still in the bank, the system of having your 90-day clock reset at extension time is good, since you can do 90-day and money in one trip. Since Jomtien until now have not done this, I still did manage to synchronise my dates last year, and as long as I stay in country (looking at you, Covid!), they can remain so. Especially since I do 90-day in person I have a bit of leeway to postpone with a few days every time to get in sync, as mentioned by another poster.

I was at Jomtien Immigration last Wednesday for 90-day report, and even if it was the day before a holiday, it was VERY quiet. In and out in 2 minutes flat. This was around 09:30 in the morning. So no need for appointment at this time.

Thanks, will talk to them!

I guess the title says it all. If you know a reliable and competent company, please let me know. Also any heads up on equipment brands will be appreciated. I have already tried the electrical forum, but need to go more local for installer I guess.

Thanks guys, I will look into these two brands. I will also try the Pattaya forum for installers.

Mods: If this is not the correct forum, please move my post! Thanks I need to put a new remote system for the front gate, but don't know any good contractor. Pattaya or ideally near Mabprachan Reservoir. Also good to get some suggestions for hardware (motor + control system) brands.