Applicant for driving licence must show medical certificate

[michael888]

Hello,

Any word on the NEW certificate.  Is it being enforced,  where to get it?  Does it cost more than a regular MC, etc?  Any help appreciated.

[Djw6]

On 3/3/2018 at 12:38 PM, 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! 

 

That's true, and how about 4-5 Thais (2-3 of them children) with no helmets on a scooter. Do they need a special licence for that? Or, is it that they have to get the kids to school, so the police won't pull them over. Forget the safety of the children!

[wgdanson]

Just re-newed my UK licence at 70 yrs old. The form ASKED if I can read a number plate at 25 metres. Who is going to put NO? Eye tests are free for OAPs so why not ask for a recent prescription copy before re-newing UK licence.....which can then be used to get a Thai one. 555

[idman]

Yes it is required for your 5 year licenses.  Here in Chiang Mai if you show up at the DLT with one of those 50 baht pieces of garbage you will be told to get a proper medical certificate.  I was sitting nearby the information window when the Dragonlady told a Farang his piece of paper would be better served wiping his ar..se.