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What is the situation at DMV with getting appointment for renewing 2 year to 5 year licence in Bangkok. Do you have to make an appointment and how is that done, in person or online or can you just turn up (with all paperwork) and go through the process. 

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On 1/17/2023 at 9:52 AM, London Fog said:

Thanks for the advice. Re the online video that you refer to, is this new and mandatory? Ie in the last 2 years. I guess that there is a one month delay once I apply. 

It's the "DLT eLearning" where you register:

 

https://www.dlt-elearning.com

 

It consistent of four videos, two in Thai with subtitles and two in English.

Although they are nothing but YouTube videos you have to watch them completely within that website. About one hour.

A few questions popup at random times.

A few clips from Australian and Canadian traffic offices are mixed in. Mostly some shocking stuff about accident victims.

In the end a personal  website link with the QR code opens. Print/save/bookmark on mobile.

I just made it and today will try to apply at our DLT.

Will report back.

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Done.

11:30 at the doctor, certificate, 100 Baht.

12:00 walk in at DLT (no queue/appointment).

Copies of passport, yellow book, pink card.

Medical cert, old DL, eLearning QR printout.

Told to come back 13:00(!).

About 15 applicants for tests.

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13:50 out with new DL.

255 Baht.

 

That's how it works out here.

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1 minute ago, KhunBENQ said:

Done.

11:30 at the doctor, certificate, 100 Baht.

12:00 walk in at DLT (no queue/appointment).

Copies of passport, yellow book, pink card.

Medical cert, old DL.

Told to come back 13:00(!).

About 15 applicants for tests.

Colorblindness

Reaction 

Depth perception 

Picture taken 

13:50 out with new DL.

 

That's how it works out here.

Same as in Bangkok (Bang Chak) although there's no requirement for a medical certificate if renewing a 5-year licence (or there wasn't last time I did it).

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6 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

there's no requirement for a medical certificate if renewing a 5-year licence

That has changed by new rule. Maybe two or three years ago. Always needed (makes some sense).

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2 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

That has changed by new rule. Maybe two or three years ago. Always needed (makes some sense).

I renewed both my licences at the same time last year in Ubon, they wanted an original medical cert for each licence, they sent me away with one I had copied at their establishment..... :saai:

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On 1/18/2023 at 3:21 PM, transam said:

I renewed both my licences at the same time last year in Ubon, they wanted an original medical cert for each licence, they sent me away with one I had copied at their establishment..... :saai:

Did they also want two original residence certificates? 

 

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29 minutes ago, transam said:

I print 2 copies of my yellow house book, which some here say is useless....:stoner:

Morchit would not accept my yellow house book last month. My licence name is written in English not Thai which I beleive was the issue. Fortunately I had preempted by having an embassy affidavit letter which then presented and all ok as usual. Thought I'd try yellow book to see but it didn't work. Is useful for immigration extensions and registering vehicles though. 

 

 

 

 

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So I'm in the same mess again of having to renew my DL and even reading about is quite a headache. 

 

What's the latest for Bangkok? Is it just totally random whether they're going to accept a walk in or not? My DL is expiring in 5 weeks but I need to renew before that since I'll be driving south for April.

 

I would like to avoid visiting the DL twice as usual. Heard using FatBoys service is a good option but not sure if they can speed the appointment time up at all. 

 

Has anyone been able to get it done by walk in at DLT3 or Chatuchack lately?  

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