itsari Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I was wanting to know if I can use my UK license details sent from Swansea to apply for a Thai drivers license . I have lost the original license card and as i am not residing in the UK I can not apply for a new one . On the details sent from Swansea is the following information . CAT . PASS BAP GRP. PASS AD Anyone know what that means ? The license expires on the 28th of March 2023 due to reaching 70 years of age . Could that be a problem with applying for a Thai drivers license ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted February 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2023 The only way to find out is to go to your local DLT where you live and ask. 70 is not a problem even if you want to to take the drive and theory tests. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFCol Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 When I got my Thai licence 8 years ago, if you had UK licence and IDP you only did the reaction tests to get your licence. Otherwise it was a full test 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 14 hours ago, Kwasaki said: The only way to find out is to go to your local DLT where you live and ask. 70 is not a problem even if you want to to take the drive and theory tests. Thank you for your reply . I will take a trip to the DLT Chiang Mai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I have a Thai license now, and my UK license finished last year 70yr old no help to the OP but I just wanted to put it out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, brianthainess said: I have a Thai license now, and my UK license finished last year 70yr old no help to the OP but I just wanted to put it out there. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 I have to apply for a Thai license and take a test as the DLT informed me today . I could not use the proof of a license with the details that the UK drivers license Agency had sent even though I explained that I could not apply for a new license card while living abroad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 On 2/17/2023 at 1:58 PM, itsari said: I have to apply for a Thai license and take a test as the DLT informed me today . I could not use the proof of a license with the details that the UK drivers license Agency had sent even though I explained that I could not apply for a new license card while living abroad . ers I don't know if you've used the 'View your driving licence information' https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence There is a facility to 'share' your record (they gave an example of with an employer). However, I'm fairly certain that DLT wouldn't entertain viewing electronic information and would insist upon handling a physical licence. As a way forward you could try taking a Thai person of standing (maybe a schoolteacher or other government worker) with you and ask if they could kindly make an exception? Offer a tip, of course. Alternatively, I know someone who offered DLT 2,000 for her licence (she actually paid 4,000 for both motor car and motor cycle) and both were issued without any tests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, The Fugitive said: I don't know if you've used the 'View your driving licence information' https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence There is a facility to 'share' your record (they gave an example of with an employer). However, I'm fairly certain that DLT wouldn't entertain viewing electronic information and would insist upon handling a physical licence. As a way forward you could try taking a Thai person of standing (maybe a schoolteacher or other government worker) with you and ask if they could kindly make an exception? Offer a tip, of course. Alternatively, I know someone who offered DLT 2,000 for her licence (she actually paid 4,000 for both motor car and motor cycle) and both were issued without any tests. The information sent from Swansea is better than a license card as it gives details of any previous driving convictions and the date of passing your test . Thank you for your reply 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nglodnig Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Tried the link above, my problem is I don't have a copy of my licence as I gave it up more than 20 years ago in exchange for a European licence. But I believe I need a licence issued by the same country as my passport when I apply for a Thai one. I ended up chatting with Sadie below, here's her adivce: Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): You’ll need to apply by post using a D1 application form for cars and motorbikes or a D2 for buses and lorries. Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): - Include a £20 cheque or Postal Order. - To provide relevant ID. - A passport standard sized photograph. These forms can be ordered on Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): https://www.gov.uk/dvlaforms. Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): Alternatively, you can get one from selected Post Offices® that offer driving licence transactions. To check what ID to provide and how this is returned, please see Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): https://www.gov.uk/id-for-driving-licence Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): Postal applications are processed within 3 weeks. In some cases this can take longer if we need to make further checks or if your application needs to be passed to another department. For updates on DVLA timescales, please check GOV.UK using the following link: Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dvla-services-update. Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): Please send your application to the address on the back of the form. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 3 hours ago, nglodnig said: Tried the link above, my problem is I don't have a copy of my licence as I gave it up more than 20 years ago in exchange for a European licence. But I believe I need a licence issued by the same country as my passport when I apply for a Thai one. I ended up chatting with Sadie below, here's her adivce: Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): You’ll need to apply by post using a D1 application form for cars and motorbikes or a D2 for buses and lorries. Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): - Include a £20 cheque or Postal Order. - To provide relevant ID. - A passport standard sized photograph. These forms can be ordered on Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): https://www.gov.uk/dvlaforms. Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): Alternatively, you can get one from selected Post Offices® that offer driving licence transactions. To check what ID to provide and how this is returned, please see Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): https://www.gov.uk/id-for-driving-licence Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): Postal applications are processed within 3 weeks. In some cases this can take longer if we need to make further checks or if your application needs to be passed to another department. For updates on DVLA timescales, please check GOV.UK using the following link: Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dvla-services-update. Agent (NaN/aN/aN aN:aN:aN): Please send your application to the address on the back of the form. I thank you for your help , main problem is that if you are living abroad you have no right to a renewal of a UK drivers license . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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