new2here Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I think there's a legitimate reason to require a medical check in this kind of situation... but.. as others note, if the certificate and underlying process isn't followed, then no real benefit is derived.So... I'd do it like this, require the applicant go to and get their medical clearance from only a facility listed and approved by the DLT.This way it's easier to monitor standards as only a limited number of clinics would be authorized to produce an accepted clearance better.I recall the US Embassy works somewhat like this when an applicant for selected visa classes files an application. Only a limited number of hospitals are approved to conduct the screening Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 What is there to show where everything also can be bought in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2here Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 What is there to show where everything also can be bought in Thailand. There's some measure of truth to that... and to a large degree will never be 100% controllable given the national scope of DL issuance. I think of DLs were issued in one place and one place only nationally, then I think you'd have a fair chance to root this risk out.. But IMHO, by drastically reducing the number of people/entities who can legally issue them, I think that reduces the number of potential opportunities for such fraud to take place. I'd also set, by statute, a maximum fee that can be levied for the certificate.Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucjoker Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Next time you will need a medical certification when driving your car ,that says " not drunk" so you wont have to blow the pipe........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnlightenedAtheist Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Why is everyone complaining? In the west, ... you get a licence for a decade and no one must do a medical unless you are an elderly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Here is the rest of the article which, apparently not many have bothered to read. 'The medical certificate must comply with the standards of the Medical Council of Thailand that was set out in 2008 for all medical practitioners in the country and must be issued within one month before the submission of the application for driving lincence (sic). The certificate will comprise two parts: the first part is for the applicants to self-certify their health with details of medical history, personal medical conditions and accident records along with records of medical operations if any. The second part of the certificate applies to the physicians who must certify that the applicant is medically healthy and is physically fit to handle motorized vehicles, have no mental disorders, no record of addiction and not a chronic alcoholic'. englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/applicant-driving-licence-must-show-medical-certificate/ I do not recall having to go through all this when I got mine a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TConthePC Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 2 hours ago, YTP said: First time requires it. Renewal does not. I think they know their own law. The word 'renewal' is not quoted In the article though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryofthailand Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Medical certificates has always been required. I think now they will start tovrewuire for renewals. Stupid law since an exam is never required you just pay 50 or 100 Baht. The last time I got a medical certificate it was obtained by the motor vehicle inspection station no medical personal was present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 This has been the practice for years in Phuket and it better be less than 30 days old also or that witch at the DLT information desk will send you packing with the cuntiest of goodbyes.. I got one from the reception desk at the clinic near me last week for 100b. I wonder what the doctor was doing. zzzzzzzz This was for a 5 year renewal mind you to all the naysayers. OH and required ANOTHER "free" 300 baht bribe and two hour trip to Phuket Immigration for an address certification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 4 minutes ago, Moonlover said: Here is the rest of the article which, apparently not many have bothered to read. 'The medical certificate must comply with the standards of the Medical Council of Thailand that was set out in 2008 for all medical practitioners in the country and must be issued within one month before the submission of the application for driving lincence (sic). The certificate will comprise two parts: the first part is for the applicants to self-certify their health with details of medical history, personal medical conditions and accident records along with records of medical operations if any. The second part of the certificate applies to the physicians who must certify that the applicant is medically healthy and is physically fit to handle motorized vehicles, have no mental disorders, no record of addiction and not a chronic alcoholic'. englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/applicant-driving-licence-must-show-medical-certificate/ I do not recall having to go through all this when I got mine a couple of years ago. It's a new type of medical certificate: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/new-form-medical-certificates-introduced-march-1-driving-license-applications/ More information here: http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/expats/docs/thai license Checklist.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 medical certificate???....you mean that piece of paper that you can buy for 50 baht at any clinic without actually seeing a doctor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 If Thailand changed their driving license test requirements to the same standards we use in the western world, the whole country would come to a stand still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, Lingba said: medical certificate???....you mean that piece of paper that you can buy for 50 baht at any clinic without actually seeing a doctor? No, it's a new official medical certificate, not a piece of paper from a clinic. Check the link above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker58 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 "........mentally fit to handle motor vehicles without endangering other motorists." That's about 90% of the Thai population eliminated right from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Moonlover said: {snipped} The certificate will comprise two parts: the first part is for the applicants to self-certify their health with details of medical history, personal medical conditions and accident records along with records of medical operations if any. I wonder if there are any details regarding how far back you might be expected to declare for part one? Also what depth might you be expected to go into regarding any of these points - operations, etc. "accident records" Does that refer to car accident, rather than personal injury accident? I can't imagine why a car accident would be listed on a medical certificate. Also, when self-certifying, I'd guess that must be only in Thai, not English? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman20 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I think they know their own law. the laws here change the the weather in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzupnow Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 better make it a mental test, only crazy people on thai roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonstarjon Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Just another trough for the "not so hi so's" to get their poor added trotters into. I remember doing my work permit.. It was cheaper to bribe the official than bribe the doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 14 minutes ago, wazzupnow said: better make it a mental test, only crazy people on thai roads You mean you don't need to write anything down on the form? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Can't complain about a medical note from a doctor. Why do they allow unqualified people to test peoples eyesight? What is wrong with getting an opticians note to prove your eyesight is fine for driving? It would be one sure fire way of stopping people driving with defective eyesight. Oh! wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 4 hours ago, CGW said: At one time they used to ask for medical certificate, the last license i got a couple of years ago they gave me back MC, said no need! If they make common sense a requisite for a driving license there will be a lot of refusals! In that case there would be very few Thai drivers with driving licenses. Oh! wait again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 minute ago, possum1931 said: Can't complain about a medical note from a doctor. Why do they allow unqualified people to test peoples eyesight? What is wrong with getting an opticians note to prove your eyesight is fine for driving? It would be one sure fire way of stopping people driving with defective eyesight. Oh! wait In the UK when taking your driving test, the examiner would point to a car parked nearby and ask you to read the registration number. IIRC wasn't it supposed to be 25 metres away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Misterwhisper said: Oh, sure... for 50 Baht pretty much any neighborhood clinic is going to declare anybody entirely physically and mentally fit. These certificates are not worth the paper they're printed on - and everyone knows it. If real tests took place, half of the population would be unable to obtain a driving permit at all. Only half???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Boon Mee said: Renewed my 5 year driving license a few weeks ago and no medical certificate was required. The hour long safety video was though Did you have a nice sleep? Or maybe an hours texting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I'm somewhat baffled as to how a GP will be able to assess mental competence. I suppose if one can form complete sentences during the test that will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 2 hours ago, mark01 said: Mentally fit? Well that rules out all Thais and a good percentage of the expats here My wife is mentally fit and she's Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 4 hours ago, shady86 said: I thought this law has been ongoing all this while. Not mentioning how easily the certificates can be bought. The last one I got which wasn't needed when I got there cost 50 Bt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 hour ago, HiSoLowSoNoSo said: If Thailand changed their driving license test requirements to the same standards we use in the western world, the whole country would come to a stand still. No it wouldn't, what makes you think the police would actually start doing their job? Apart from tea money time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRUSA Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Pattaya28 said: Buy from Pattaya Beach Rd Viagra vendor 100 Baht LOL Fyi, Viagra patent expired. Thailand Pharmaceutical Company, now produces the generic. It's call Sidegra. 300baht for 4 pills. My pharmacy carries them. She said guarantee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 32 minutes ago, jonstarjon said: Just another trough for the "not so hi so's" to get their poor added trotters into. I remember doing my work permit.. It was cheaper to bribe the official than bribe the doctor. So you admit to bribing?? Terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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