Thai Drivers License Renewal

[Muhendis]

My Thai car drivers license is due for renewal.

I think I read somewhere that the theory test is now required. Is this true?

 

[userabcd]

You make the appointment then go online and watch a video for about 1hr and answer and few questions during the video.

 

At the end of the video save the notice that you watched the video and show it to DLA on your appointment date.

[Muhendis]

19 minutes ago, userabcd said:

You make the appointment

Is this done on line and if so can you give me a link please.

[userabcd]

Try this website and then see from the drop down menu if the driving license test near you allows online appointments, most do but for eg Chatuchak in BKK does not allow foreigners to make online appointments.

 

เว็บไซต์จองคิว DLT Smart Queue

[userabcd]

This is the website.

 

There is also an android app in playstore.

 

[KhunBENQ]

1 hour ago, Muhendis said:

Is this done on line and if so can you give me a link please.

I suggest as the first step to do the "e-learning".

It's basically watching videos interrupted by some simple questions. Takes a bit over an hour at your desk.

In the end you get a certificate with QR code.

 

https://www.dlt-elearning.com/

 

It's far from being a theory test (50 multiple choice questions at the office).

Saves you from tutoring/sit in at the office.

Only physical tests done (eye/color and reaction).

 

As we don't have any queues up here (just walk in) I can't tell whether it makes a difference about length of queue. If you don't have a long drive to Buriram(?) try your luck there (medical certificate always needed now and proof of residence).

[MJCM]

1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said:

 (medical certificate always needed now and proof of residence).

Would yellow house book be good enough as proof of residence?

[KhunBENQ]

14 minutes ago, MJCM said:

Would yellow house book be good enough as proof of residence?

At our DLT yes.

I read that some others won't accept (like Pattaya/Chonburi).

Typical example for inconsistent administration in this country.

[lelapin]

Do you need a photo and if so what size?

[KhunBENQ]

31 minutes ago, lelapin said:

Do you need a photo and if so what size?

No. Photo finally taken with camera at the office and printed on the plastic card with some special machine.

Machine spits out the new DL plastic card.

Before happily running out carefully study the data.

Personal data, type, validity and address on the backside.

On renewals hopefully no errors made.

[Muhendis]

I have just completed the training video. 

No wonder there are so many RTA's in Thailand if that's how Thais have to learn the rules.

The video is an insult to my UK driver training and experience.

It is also short of the mark in instructing you how to proceed from one session to the next and how to get your printed QR code.

I got there in the end though but it was a lot of trial and error.

Also the "test" questions are at the end as well as during the video.

[Muhendis]

I am now the proud owner of another Thai driving license. 

The online training certificate was fine and the whole thing lasted about 30 minutes.

There was the usual traffic lights identifier and brake pedal response test. What was missing was the depth of field string pulling test and the peripheral vision test.

Cost of license was 505 Baht.