Expired 5 year driving licence renewal, Banglamung

[Moti24]

Hi all,

 

I've slipped up here.  My driving licence is due for renewal in April.  I'm currently in The UK, and not back in Thailand until July.  

 

Will I be able to renew the licence in July, or will I have to start again.

 

Thanks in advance for any information.

[DrJack54]

You can renew your license up till 12 month after expiry. 

Be aware most offices now require you to provide certificate of residence 

 

[Moti24]

12 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You can renew your license up till 12 month after expiry. 

Be aware most offices now require you to provide certificate of residence 

 

Thanks for the info; my blood pressure is back to normal now.

[Georgealbert]

Banglamung will require a residence certificate. By doing it after renewal date, you get longer out of the new licence, up to almost 6 years.

 

Did mine a few months ago, and was not able to do an online appointment, they were not available for non Thai.

 

Went to the centre to check the situation, there was two tented areas outside, one desk deals with all non Thais. Lady gave me a list of documents required and made an appointment for a couple of days later.

 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

4 hours ago, Moti24 said:

my blood pressure is back to normal now.

A doctors medical certificate is required for each license. 

I hope you are OK. 

 

[DrJack54]

2 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

A doctors medical certificate is required for each license. 

I hope you are OK. 

 

They will accept photocopies of the COR and Medical if renewing car + bike.

For places eg CW that have a form to fill in just tick car to receive the COR. 

[jacko45k]

8 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You can renew your license up till 12 month after expiry. 

Be aware most offices now require you to provide certificate of residence 

 

The medical certificate for a 5 year renewal is another relatively new requirement. 

[sometimewoodworker]

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

A doctors medical certificate is required for each license. 

I hope you are OK. 

 

If renewing both licenses the majority of DLT offices accept photo copies for the second license, this includes certificate of residence and every other document.

 

However TIT so it is certainly possible for a particular office to require originals so no one persons experience is any guarantee that your experience will be the same.

[SAFETY FIRST]

33 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

They will accept photocopies of the COR and Medical if renewing car + bike.

For places eg CW that have a form to fill in just tick car to receive the COR. 

Yes, thanks I forgot to mention they will accept an original and copy. 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

4 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

If renewing both licenses the majority of DLT offices accept photo copies for the second license, this includes certificate of residence and every other document.

 

However TIT so it is certainly possible for a particular office to require originals so no one persons experience is any guarantee that your experience will be the same.

Copies are fine at Banglamung 

[Wobblybob]

Make sure you make an appointment, Thais can get a licence on the same day foreigners need to book, I booked my appointment 2 weeks ago and I still have 2 weeks to go. 

[quake]

1 minute ago, Wobblybob said:

Make sure you make an appointment, Thais can get a licence on the same day foreigners need to book, I booked my appointment 2 weeks ago and I still have 2 weeks to go. 

 

Yes, would be a nice day, when that BS stops and many other things similar.

Some idiots, still think we are guests here. 

What a laugh.

 

[brianthainess]

13 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Be aware most offices now require you to provide certificate of residence 

I thought that was always the case.

[brianthainess]

13 hours ago, Moti24 said:

Thanks for the info; my blood pressure is back to normal now.

Hope it stays that way as you will need a medical cert. to renew.

[loong]

On a related note, does anyone know how long a certificate of residence is valid for?

[Patanawet]

14 hours ago, Moti24 said:

Hi all,

 

I've slipped up here.  My driving licence is due for renewal in April.  I'm currently in The UK, and not back in Thailand until July.  

 

Will I be able to renew the licence in July, or will I have to start again.

 

Thanks in advance for any information.

what documents do these agencies that advertise 'you don't even have to go there' require?

[sometimewoodworker]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

I thought that was always the case.

A yellow book and pink card are often accepted, they have been for the last 6 years for my licenses.

[shortstop2]

15 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

By doing it after renewal date, you get longer out of the new licence, up to almost 6 years.

Would someone please explain how you get the extra year?

[Georgealbert]

6 minutes ago, shortstop2 said:

Would someone please explain how you get the extra year?

If you do it after your renewal date, the new license will be 5 years after your next birthday.
 

So for example, do it a week after expiry date and you will get 5 years 51 weeks.

 

Renewal date is always now your birthday. Plus you have 12 months after expiry to renew.

[johng]

5 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

A yellow book and pink card are often accepted, they have been for the last 6 years for my licenses.

 At Banglamung office ?

[johng]

6 hours ago, brianthainess said:

I thought that was always the case.

It has been for the Banglamung office  others seem to have accepted  yellow book or work permit instead.

[johng]

20 hours ago, Moti24 said:

I've slipped up here.  My driving licence is due for renewal in April.  I'm currently in The UK, and not back in Thailand until July.  

Even if you slip up  just present your UK licence  then all you need to do is the eyesight,reaction tests and maybe watch a video...you also always need a medical and residence certificate if using Barnglamung office.

[Scouse123]

11 hours ago, Patanawet said:

what documents do these agencies that advertise 'you don't even have to go there' require?

 

 

Those adverts are a con and the Police have already made announcements telling people not to fall for it.

 

As well as being illegal, just why would you go that route when the legal way is fairly straightforward with just a few hoops to go through, then you are fine for 5/6 years.

[paulbrow]

FYI, I renewed mine 11 months after expiration with no problems.

[steve187]

11 hours ago, shortstop2 said:

Would someone please explain how you get the extra year?

the license is valid for 5 years after your next birthday and expires on your birthday, so apply 1 day after the licence expires and you get 364 days + 5 years