chilly07 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I asked if one could change a 5yr to a 2yr to avoid the training video at Banglamung DLT and was told no, that the amnesty lasts till 31 July and that all Insurers had been told to maintain cover on lapsed licences 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly07 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, animalmagic said: I'm on a Non Immigrant (Retirement) Visa and had a date booked for earlier this month at the Pattaya one just off Highway 36. Dropped by the week before to confirm it was open and what documents needed. Copy of passport details page Copy of visa page Copy of Yellow Book details page Doc certificate. Was also told to come in any time early as they were not busy. Went back the next day (Thursday 13th ish) at around 1100. Handed in forms, waited 5-10 minutes to take colour blindness, reaction and depth perception tests. Queued 5 minutes to pay, almost immediately to picture taking and then collect D/L a couple of minutes later. D/L was until Feb 2027. Wife very annoyed because I got longer than her and she hadn't finished her noodles when I was ready to leave. Was this a 5 to 5yr extension? Sounds like a 2 to 5yr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneyboy1 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Why don't you say what DLT office you will be attending. All offices operate to different rules. Usually their own. You will get clearer information from someone who uses the same DLT. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalmagic Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 3 hours ago, chilly07 said: Was this a 5 to 5yr extension? Sounds like a 2 to 5yr? Sorry, missed that detail. You are correct, it was a 2 to 5 year, and a little extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Got my 5 year licence renewed at Nonthaburi in January with no problems. I hold an O visa on annual extensions. In fact I was given 6 years due to coincidence of dates. This is, and always has been, a simple procedure. I don't think an agent would be of any use in making this application 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanaplaza666 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Renewed my 1 year license 3 months ago , got 6 years ???? . I think it all depends on the day the weather , did he or she get some etc . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stat Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I have an international driving licence and as it was pointed our some people spend a lot of time in getting the thai licence. I hate spending 8 Hrs waiting in line, watching vids etc during a pandemic. Would maybe not have a yellow book doc. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojo Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 32 minutes ago, stat said: I have an international driving licence and as it was pointed our some people spend a lot of time in getting the thai licence. I hate spending 8 Hrs waiting in line, watching vids etc during a pandemic. Would maybe not have a yellow book doc. Thanks! Sure, me too, when I visit the Kingdom for a few months as my Thai one has expired, but they only last for a year right?........Unless you know something I don't.....Any insider info appreciated.........Otherwise you gotta go back to country of origin every year just to renew it................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Usually there are Insurance companies near the DLT they can do the foot work fir you for a few.. your paperwork needs to be correct.and complete.. Sit rnjoy a cup of or coffee or? Until you need to go over and complete process.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 12 hours ago, chilly07 said: Interesting. Can you tell us the name of 'place in Naklau'. I've tried to find a driving school that does this and that the DLT accept. Thanks He said left off suk go down to next intersection turn right and its there on the left. I assume this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Inflammatory post reported and removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Renew it at least a day late and you get six years, strange but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5335 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, chrissables said: Renew it at least a day late and you get six years, strange but true. Indeed, has been the case in most DLT offices for many years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stat Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 On 5/28/2021 at 7:12 PM, bojo said: Sure, me too, when I visit the Kingdom for a few months as my Thai one has expired, but they only last for a year right?........Unless you know something I don't.....Any insider info appreciated.........Otherwise you gotta go back to country of origin every year just to renew it................ Get the 1968 IDL as it is valid for three years (valid since 01 May 2021 in Thailand). You are alowed to driven 3 months with IDL every time you come into Thailand. If you stay longer then 3 monthe you officially need a thai licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLa Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 On 5/28/2021 at 7:19 PM, Thingamabob said: Got my 5 year licence renewed at Nonthaburi in January with no problems. I hold an O visa on annual extensions. In fact I was given 6 years due to coincidence of dates. This is, and always has been, a simple procedure. I don't think an agent would be of any use in making this application Ditto. Strangely enough I started the procedure in Cha Am with a 2 year and when I tried to renew was only given another 2 year. Went to Nonthaburi and 5 year (5 year 8 month) obtained in 1 hour. Agreed on non requirement of agent. As a footnote I also find Immigration to be very reasonable there too. Perhaps because there are very few farangs out here so the authorities don't get wound up be the ones that throw their dummies out. To be honest when you think that all IO's do all day is play around with 20 rubber stamps it's a job I wouldn't care for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLa Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 On 5/29/2021 at 8:11 AM, chrissables said: Renew it at least a day late and you get six years, strange but true. I thought (and confirmed by my license) that it ran to the date of your birthday immediately after 5 the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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