federicoP Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I have a two years driving license that will expire on June 2018. I will not be here at that time, so I would like to renew it before, but I do not know how long before the expiring date I could go to get a new one. I know that after the expiring date I will have one year to renew the old one, but I would not like to drive here, even for a few days, without a valid license. Does anybody have this information ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted February 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) The rule that is published on the DLT website says no earlier than 3 months before expiry. And that's consistent with some of the posts in the forum that I remember. The rule is only described in the Thai language website. Links to Thai sites are unwanted. I can send the link on request per PM. Edited February 21, 2018 by KhunBENQ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phuketrichard Posted February 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2018 why? do IT AFTER it expires and get an extra year last time i did mine the day after my Birthday ( the day it expired) got 6 years 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007cableguy Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Mine expires in May but I’m not back till November!..Any ideas?Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 3 hours ago, 007cableguy said: Mine expires in May but I’m not back till November!..Any ideas? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Renew in November, and be very careful on your way to the DLT. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlog Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, phuketrichard said: why? do IT AFTER it expires and get an extra year last time i did mine the day after my Birthday ( the day it expired) got 6 years Richard you also have 5 year dl. They can be renewed after expire date for 1 year. Imho the 2 years lost their validity after expire date and have to renewed before up to 3 month. Once this temporary dl expired you have to start from 0 again. Edited February 22, 2018 by schlog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uffe123 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 went to renew my 5 year license and he said, O, this has been expired too long you have to start all over. sit through a video and take a driving test, after having a Singaporion license, Malaysian license, 2 licenses in the U.S. Driving in Thailand for 16 years. Driving for for 60 years. This is really a bunch of crap, really humiliating. went back to California my license had expired 8 years no problem gave me a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 minute ago, uffe123 said: went to renew my 5 year license and he said, O, this has been expired too long you have to start all over. sit through a video and take a driving test, after having a Singaporion license, Malaysian license, 2 licenses in the U.S. Driving in Thailand for 16 years. Driving for for 60 years. This is really a bunch of crap, really humiliating. went back to California my license had expired 8 years no problem gave me a new one. In Thailand, you can renew your 5-year licence if it is less than 1-year past expiry. If more than 1-year past expiry you have to do the Eye & reaction test etc and watch the video (a couple of hours in total). If I'm not mistaken you have to renew your 2 year Temp licence before it expires. Also note: You cannot renew a 2 or a 5-year licence for a 5-year licence without a Non-Immigrant Visa. If you do not hold a Non-Immigrant Visa you can only obtain a 2-year Temp licence upon renewal. It's hardly humiliating - it's just the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Is another test required when renewing a license? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Gandtee said: Is another test required when renewing a license? No. Just the Eye tests and the hour video presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 if you're really worried about driving 5mins with no licence(when most expats have none for 20+ yrs) Get an international one in your country for like 30-40$ at AAA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlog Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 12 minutes ago, bearpolar said: if you're really worried about driving 5mins with no licence(when most expats have none for 20+ yrs) Get an international one in your country for like 30-40$ at AAA Let me add.........(when most expats and local thais have none....) lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federicoP Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Last Thursday I renewed my temporary license (two years validity), just three months before its expiring date. Got a new one lasting five years + my birthday date. Staff very kind (I am used to the Immigration staff.....) and good and fast organization. And no video presentation !!!!!! (the things seem to change every week ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Last Thursday I renewed my temporary license (two years validity), just three months before its expiring date. Got a new one lasting five years + my birthday date. Staff very kind (I am used to the Immigration staff.....) and good and fast organization. And no video presentation !!!!!! (the things seem to change every week [emoji2])What visa have you got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federicoP Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: What visa have you got? Retirement - one year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 53 minutes ago, federicoP said: And no video presentation !!!!!! Where ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, federicoP said: And no video presentation !!!!!! (the things seem to change every week ) Was the same to me. Motorcycle license from 2 yr to 5 yr, last year. Just paperwork, no tests, no video. Different recently, car license, 5 yr to 5 yr. Physical tests and some fairly short video presentation. Khon Kaen 2, (Chumphae). Always up to a surprise At least the devices for reaction test and depth perception were functional. They were broken in 2012. No such tests. Edited March 31, 2018 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federicoP Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 10 hours ago, Langsuan Man said: Where ? Phuket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) i loved the video Edited April 1, 2018 by phuketrichard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 On 2/23/2018 at 9:02 PM, bearpolar said: Get an international one There is NO SUCH THING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 On 3/31/2018 at 9:21 AM, federicoP said: Retirement - one year There is no such thing. You have an EXTENSION to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 22 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Was the same to me. Motorcycle license from 2 yr to 5 yr, last year. Just paperwork, no tests, no video. Different recently, car license, 5 yr to 5 yr. Physical tests and some fairly short video presentation. Khon Kaen 2, (Chumphae). Always up to a surprise At least the devices for reaction test and depth perception were functional. They were broken in 2012. No such tests. Video seems to be done for 5 to 5, not 2 to 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 48 minutes ago, wgdanson said: There is no such thing. You have an EXTENSION to stay. O-A visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 There is NO SUCH THING.Plonker, splitting hairs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federicoP Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 21 hours ago, wgdanson said: There is NO SUCH THING. There is the International Driver Permit ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit ) that is regulated by the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. (license valid for three years) Thailand has not yet ratified this convention (it takes time....) , so here they apply only the old 1949 Geneve Convention (license valid one year). This last license is recognized by the Transport Department and with this, you can apply for a Thai driving license without the need of test. (I have direct experience on this ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, federicoP said: There is the International Driver Permit ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit ) that is regulated by the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. (license valid for three years) Thailand has not yet ratified this convention (it takes time....) , so here they apply only the old 1949 Geneve Convention (license valid one year). This last license is recognized by the Transport Department and with this, you can apply for a Thai driving license without the need of test. (I have direct experience on this ) IDP is a translation document that "accompanies" your home license. You get a Thai license by presenting your home license, IDP is just a translation document, not a stand alone license. The validity of an IDP is how long it is valid as a translation document, nothing to do with how long you can drive on your home license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federicoP Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: IDP is a translation document that "accompanies" your home license. You get a Thai license by presenting your home license, IDP is just a translation document, not a stand alone license. Ok, you need to have with you also your original driving license but, if your original license is not in english language, with the International Driving Permit as per the 1949 Convention you can get the Thai License, if you go with the IDP as per the 1968 convention, you are refused the license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, federicoP said: Ok, you need to have with you also your original driving license but, if your original license is not in english language, with the International Driving Permit as per the 1949 Convention you can get the Thai License, if you go with the IDP as per the 1968 convention, you are refused the license. You get a thai license based on your home license, I have 2 Thai licenses (Car,Bike) and all I presented was my Australian license. Some DLTs may ask for an IDP as a "translation" of your home license (usually if not in english), others (outside of tourist areas) may even ask for a certified translation. You dont hand over your IDP and get a license, you hand over your home license and get a Thai license. Again, the IDP is a "translation" document . Edited April 2, 2018 by Peterw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federicoP Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: Rubbish, you get a thai license based on your home license, I have 2 Thai licenses (Car,Bike) and all I presented was my Australian license. Some DLTs may ask for an IDP as a "translation" of your home license (usually if not in english), others (outside of tourist areas) may even ask for a certified translation. You dont hand over your IDP and get a license, you hand over your home license and get a Thai license. Again, the IDP is a "translation" document . You may call it as you like, it is not a problem, also if at the International Conventions it has been decided to call it "International Driving Permit". But if you go to the Transport Departement in Phuket with your original license (not in english) and the IDP as per 1968 convention (that should be considered a "translation"), you are refused. If you go with your license and the IDP as per 1949 convention, you get your thai license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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