Need help in extending Thai Driving Licence

[DDJJ]

Hi,

 

I've had a TDL since 2002 as I've always had my required visa & work permit. As mine has expired in July 2021 and I'm currently here on a visa exempt and on my 1st covid extension, are there possible options to get it renew?

 

I don't want to let it expire for more than 12 months and I would really like to get it renew.

 

Thank you.

[bbko]

Why not go to your nearest DLT office, stop at the information desk, show them what you have and ask how to renew?  All you'll get here is guesses, as a long time visitor to Thailand, you must know things can vary day-to-day, person-to-person.

 

Good Luck.

[scubascuba3]

As expired less than 12 months renewing is easy, just go to your transport office, you'll only be able to get a 2 year licence as you are on a visa exempt.

 

Need residence cert, doctors cert, copy if getting 2 licences.

 

In Pattaya you have to go twice, once to register and book appointment, second go through the usual process

Edited May 23, 2022 by scubascuba3

[richard_smith237]

Does your expired work permit have your address in it ? 
If so, you could chance it that they don’t spot the date.

 

Otherwise you can renew, you’ll need a letter of address (certificate of address) from Immigration or Affirmation of address from Embassy (depending on your nationality). 

[Gottfrid]

DLT have all the answers you need.

[vidgra]

Your license is still valid 1 full year after expiration.

 

[tomazbodner]

59 minutes ago, vidgra said:

Your license is still valid 1 full year after expiration.

 

That is not true.

You can only reapply without having to go through the entire process within 1 year of expiration.

Your license expires on the date that's printed on it. You're not allowed to drive with it after it expires.

[FriendlyFarang]

scubascuba3's answer is correct.

[CharlieH]

Reported flame post removed.

[DDJJ]

8 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

As expired less than 12 months renewing is easy, just go to your transport office, you'll only be able to get a 2 year licence as you are on a visa exempt.

 

Need residence cert, doctors cert, copy if getting 2 licences.

 

In Pattaya you have to go twice, once to register and book appointment, second go through the usual process

Does that mean I won't have to take some sort of tests? I've always done my renewals at the one in Sukhumvit, Bkk. I'll make a trip next week to see what they need as mine is a 5 year licence.

 

Will update when I have the correct info.

 

Thank you everyone for their input.

[scubascuba3]

4 hours ago, DDJJ said:

Does that mean I won't have to take some sort of tests? I've always done my renewals at the one in Sukhumvit, Bkk. I'll make a trip next week to see what they need as mine is a 5 year licence.

 

Will update when I have the correct info.

 

Thank you everyone for their input.

You'll do the usual tests, eyesight, reaction, depth perception