8 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

For temporarily you have to go after it expires.

No Sir.

Temporary issued 7 July 2015, expire 7 July 2017

5yr applied on 20 June 2017, expired 12 March 2023.

(latest until 2028)

Be it one month, be it three months (not sure) but definitely you can go before expiry with the temporary.

 

I had a car license from the beginning (2011).

Did the motorcycle license from scratch (incl. "driving test").

Recently acquired my third renewal, (now six years validity).

Rules are constantly changing, wanting the wife’s ID, the pink card or immigration residency letter, had neither, but still got both licences.

I now have the Pink card thanks to the DLT and it’s a very useful addition to the Yellow book.

8 hours ago, twizzian said:

Recently acquired my third renewal, (now six years validity).

Rules are constantly changing, wanting the wife’s ID, the pink card or immigration residency letter, had neither, but still got both licences.

I now have the Pink card thanks to the DLT and it’s a very useful addition to the Yellow book.

My office told me they did not want the pink card, only passport. 

 

 

On 6/14/2023 at 3:32 AM, twizzian said:

Recently acquired my third renewal, (now six years validity).

Rules are constantly changing, wanting the wife’s ID, the pink card or immigration residency letter, had neither, but still got both licences.

I now have the Pink card thanks to the DLT and it’s a very useful addition to the Yellow book.

So at Bang Lamung (pattaya) DLT  can I use the pink ID card or the yellow book instead of getting a immigration residence letter to renew driver's licenses?

10 hours ago, Banana7 said:

So at Bang Lamung (pattaya) DLT  can I use the pink ID card or the yellow book instead of getting a immigration residence letter to renew driver's licenses?

I would take both, they asked for everything at my dlt.

Inconsistency of requirements for any application here is the norm

7 hours ago, twizzian said:

I would take both, they asked for everything at my dlt.

Inconsistency of requirements for any application here is the norm

Well the reality is they will take a COR only, making taking the pink card/yellow book  as well unnecessary. As to his question.... I have heard both yes and no answers!

There is a license renewal office [ forgot the name] just after Diamond coffee shop and 100 meters before Friendship on S.Pattaya road that i used for my renewal a couple of years back..Very good inexpensive service.

4 hours ago, p414 said:

There is a license renewal office [ forgot the name] just after Diamond coffee shop and 100 meters before Friendship on S.Pattaya road that i used for my renewal a couple of years back..Very good inexpensive service.

Go and do it yourself without lining the pockets of some agency.

I did mine yesterday and was out of there in an hour and half with two new 5 year licenses. A real doddle to do.

I spotted a few agents with their clients, who by the way still have to be there and do what we did. Unless you're a complete numpty or don't have transport then why use an agent.

 

I would also add how well organised it all was up there. Hats off to the Thais who work there.

Things might be a bit busier in high season but right now do it yourself.

On 7/20/2023 at 9:51 AM, Watchit said:

Go and do it yourself without lining the pockets of some agency.

I did mine yesterday and was out of there in an hour and half with two new 5 year licenses. A real doddle to do.

I spotted a few agents with their clients, who by the way still have to be there and do what we did. Unless you're a complete numpty or don't have transport then why use an agent.

 

I would also add how well organised it all was up there. Hats off to the Thais who work there.

Things might be a bit busier in high season but right now do it yourself.

What documents did you need and is it still by appointment arranged by an earlier visit ?  Thanks.

Renewed my 5 year today in and out in one hour as I was prepared. Did the one hour DLT on line training before hand, 

Documents required
Copies of front and back of existing licence.
copy of passport, visa, extension pages.
it says copy of lease but they said not needed.
Medical certificate from any clinic cost 200Baht

Residence letter from immigration.
You must go in person to make an appointment, you cannot do online on line. You go back on the day they advise its as simple as that. If you go after your license expires you get 6 years not five.

1 hour ago, DoneTravelling said:

Renewed my 5 year today in and out in one hour as I was prepared. Did the one hour DLT on line training before hand, 

Documents required
Copies of front and back of existing licence.
copy of passport, visa, extension pages.
it says copy of lease but they said not needed.
Medical certificate from any clinic cost 200Baht

Residence letter from immigration.
You must go in person to make an appointment, you cannot do online on line. You go back on the day they advise its as simple as that. If you go after your license expires you get 6 years not five.

Great to hear. 

 

- Please provide link for online training 

 

- just the 1 medical certificate for both licenses needed (bike and car), so 1 original and 1 copy? 

 

3 hours ago, DoneTravelling said:

Renewed my 5 year today in and out in one hour as I was prepared. Did the one hour DLT on line training before hand, 

Documents required
Copies of front and back of existing licence.
copy of passport, visa, extension pages.
it says copy of lease but they said not needed.
Medical certificate from any clinic cost 200Baht

Residence letter from immigration.
You must go in person to make an appointment, you cannot do online on line. You go back on the day they advise its as simple as that. If you go after your license expires you get 6 years not five.

Thanks for the clear and helpful update.

On 8/3/2023 at 5:57 PM, kinyara said:

Thanks for the clear and helpful update.

It's missing some important information 

I also did my 5yr renewal yesterday, appointment 14:30 out 15:40, easy.

copy front and back old license.

copy passport id page, visa extension, entry stamp.

medical certificate.

residence letter from jomtien.

Do the online training video; have to watch all as there are questions during the video ( they are easy ).

When it's finished it will show a page with QR code, you have to print out the page and include with documents. I took a photo with my phone and had it printed across the street from the DLT offices.    https://www.dlt-elearning.com/

https://pcec.club/Thai-Driving-License

 

The only tests were colour, guy had controller and lit up traffic sign and you told him the colour, then reaction test, press accelerator and when red light comes on press brake pedal, both very easy.

Hope this helps.

 

2 hours ago, retnic said:

I also did my 5yr renewal yesterday, appointment 14:30 out 15:40, easy.

copy front and back old license.

copy passport id page, visa extension, entry stamp.

medical certificate.

residence letter from jomtien.

Do the online training video; have to watch all as there are questions during the video ( they are easy ).

When it's finished it will show a page with QR code, you have to print out the page and include with documents. I took a photo with my phone and had it printed across the street from the DLT offices.    https://www.dlt-elearning.com/

https://pcec.club/Thai-Driving-License

 

The only tests were colour, guy had controller and lit up traffic sign and you told him the colour, then reaction test, press accelerator and when red light comes on press brake pedal, both very easy.

Hope this helps.

 

Did you have both licenses, bike and car? 

Do you know if I need a medical certificate for both licenses or 1 original, 1 copy? 

 

I never needed a medical certificate before 

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19 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Did you have both licenses, bike and car? 

Do you know if I need a medical certificate for both licenses or 1 original, 1 copy? 

 

I never needed a medical certificate before 

Yes, 1 original and 1 copy is accepted.

 

This goes for both the medical certificate and the residence certificate.

11 hours ago, MTH said:

This goes for both the medical certificate and the residence certificate.

Despite what the people issuing them say!

On 8/6/2023 at 6:48 AM, jacko45k said:

Despite what the people issuing them say!

The Pattaya City Expats Club has the following on their website regarding getting a Residence Certificate form Pattaya Immigration Office:

 

Quote

Although the Land Transport Office will accept one original and a photocopy of the Certificate if obtaining both an automobile and motorcycle license, the Immigration Office will tell you that you need an original Certificate for each if you indicate on the application form it is for both - if you indicate it is only for one or the other, you can  make a photocopy to give to the Land Transport Office with your documentation for the second license (motorcycle or automobile). 

 

Anyone have be able to use their yellow tabien baan in place of the residence certificate ?

Before the 2022 change, Bang Lamung office say its was ok if i also provide the confirmation from the house owner (with a signed copy of the blue tabien baan).
Im actualy out of Thailand, so its hard for me to ask them at this moment, and my licence will expire a month before my return, so i will have to "rush" there when im back.

On 6/10/2023 at 4:10 PM, Guderian said:

I used an agent, Mot,

What value did the agent give you? 

From reading your story you did it all yourself. 

I've always renewed at th Chonburi office except the last time on Samui. What docs will I need?

Do I need some address / proof of address?

On 8/3/2023 at 1:58 PM, DoneTravelling said:

If you go after your license expires you get 6 years not five.

Its actually pinned to your birth date.

 

Go one day after and you get 5yrs 364 days...... number reduces the further past your birth date you renew.

On 7/20/2023 at 3:51 PM, Watchit said:

Go and do it yourself without lining the pockets of some agency.

I second that, you still have do everything that you would if there on your own, why would I pay an agent Bt15k to hold my hand - con artists

On 6/9/2023 at 12:01 PM, scubascuba3 said:

I once went day of expiration and they said come back tomorrow. Stupid rules but Thai logic, so go after expires, maybe an agent can help get it early, try MOTS

I went to MOTS to renew my 5 year motorbike licence, Great service.

Renewed my 5 year license last week.

Had to goto DLT to make an appointment in person first.

Documents needed on appointment day:

1. Passport, original and copies of photo and visa pages.

2. Driver license, original and copy of front and back.

3. Residency cert from Jomtein , original and  copy if you also renew motorbike license.

4. medical cert.

5. Print out of the proof of the online class completion.

Took 40 minutes to get the new license.

I went there the day after my birthday, my new license expires on my birthday in 2029.

 

On 12/4/2023 at 6:14 AM, Thailand J said:

Renewed my 5 year license last week.

Had to goto DLT to make an appointment in person first.

Documents needed on appointment day:

1. Passport, original and copies of photo and visa pages.

2. Driver license, original and copy of front and back.

3. Residency cert from Jomtein , original and  copy if you also renew motorbike license.

4. medical cert.

5. Print out of the proof of the online class completion.

Took 40 minutes to get the new license.

I went there the day after my birthday, my new license expires on my birthday in 2029.

 

They seem to process the car and motorcycle licenses separately. If you renewed both licenses, was 2 sets of passport copies needed, one for the car and one for the motorcycle? Did the medical certificate need to be copied for the second license?

From my experience, yes two sets of documents were required, meaning two sets of passport copies. Medical cert can't be copied, both had to be original . Residency cert can be a copy for the second set. There are shops across the street if you needed to copy documents.

10 hours ago, Thailand J said:

There are shops across the street if you needed to copy documents.

Yes, I was sent off to get more copies there, and when I got back I was told I had missed the allocation and would be in the afternoon shift. Great fun. 

13 hours ago, Thailand J said:

Medical cert can't be copied, both had to be original 

I renewed my licences last month, I copied my medical certificate, it was accepted.