UK Drivers License

[itsari]

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 ?

[Kwasaki]

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. 

[CFCol]

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

[itsari]

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 

 

[brianthainess]

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.

[itsari]

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 

[itsari]

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 .

 

[The Fugitive]

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.  

[itsari]

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 

[nglodnig]

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.

 

[itsari]

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 .