Hi has anyone renewed their driving licence on samui recently and can provide what documentation they require now, as I know it can change from year to year, thanks for any advice

3 hours ago, dirtybirty said:

Hi has anyone renewed their driving licence on samui recently and can provide what documentation they require now, as I know it can change from year to year, thanks for any advice

All mentioned in above comments.

You'll need ID/Passport (signed copies, including visa/permission to stay if foreigner), proof of address (letter from immigration or copy of house book), health certificate (normally said to be from hospital, Bandon and Thai Inter normally do it for 300 baht, mine was last month, September 2025 at Thai Inter) and old driving license(s). If you renew more than one license – motorbike and car – you might need two set of photo copies, one for each.

19 hours ago, khunPer said:

All mentioned in above comments.

You'll need ID/Passport (signed copies, including visa/permission to stay if foreigner), proof of address (letter from immigration or copy of house book), health certificate (normally said to be from hospital, Bandon and Thai Inter normally do it for 300 baht, mine was last month, September 2025 at Thai Inter) and old driving license(s). If you renew more than one license – motorbike and car – you might need two set of photo copies, one for each.

Thanks for Info did you also have to do the online  courses  for both car and bike before you went 

19 hours ago, khunPer said:

health certificate

When I renewed mine in pattaya, clinic had them sign by doctor already, 200 baht.

Had not renewed for three years, no test... Corona forbid me coming to DLT

DLT accepted copies for second license, don't know if grumpy lady in charge of Samui DLT does.

She liked me, invited me into her office, wore a blue shirt with the Queen emblem.

Please wear long pants here or you get rejected, Danish old lady was refused because her skirt was to short

On 10/12/2025 at 4:50 AM, dirtybirty said:

Thanks for Info did you also have to do the online  courses  for both car and bike before you went 

Yes, and have a printed QR-code.

On 10/12/2025 at 9:50 AM, dirtybirty said:

Thanks for Info did you also have to do the online  courses  for both car and bike before you went 

That is only for a new license without a home country license. No written test for renewals.

16 hours ago, cjinchiangrai said:

That is only for a new license without a home country license. No written test for renewals.

U have to watch the online video every time u renew ur license, takes an hour or so. answer 3-4 questions as i recall
 

These are the latest requirements (as of last week) from Banglamung DLT for a 5 year renewal (with a one year visa or extension ie: marriage or retirement). 

 

A visit (in person) is required to make an appointment, which is usually in about 2-3 weeks. The list also has the date and time of your appointment. Cost is 505 baht for car only.

 

Hope this clarifies most posters questions. Happy driving.

2 hours ago, couchpotato said:

These are the latest requirements (as of last week) from Banglamung DLT for a 5 year renewal (with a one year visa or extension ie: marriage or retirement). 

 

A visit (in person) is required to make an appointment, which is usually in about 2-3 weeks. The list also has the date and time of your appointment. Cost is 505 baht for car only.

 

Hope this clarifies most posters questions. Happy driving.

The E-learning thing is new. I can't say it is unwarranted.

4 hours ago, couchpotato said:

These are the latest requirements (as of last week) from Banglamung DLT for a 5 year renewal (with a one year visa or extension ie: marriage or retirement). 

 

A visit (in person) is required to make an appointment, which is usually in about 2-3 weeks. The list also has the date and time of your appointment. Cost is 505 baht for car only.

 

Hope this clarifies most posters questions. Happy driving.

same as phuket although u can book in advance online ( 3+ months) in advance  🙂

Thanks for all ya replies

On 10/14/2025 at 9:28 AM, cjinchiangrai said:

That is only for a new license without a home country license. No written test for renewals.

The talk is about the mandatory online test, which also applies for both renewal of a Thai drivers license and conversion of home country driver's license together with International Drivers Permit to a Thai drivers license.

4 minutes ago, khunPer said:

The talk is about the mandatory online test, which also applies for both renewal of a Thai drivers license and conversion of home country driver's license together with International Drivers Permit to a Thai drivers license.

 

I had to do the online test to renew last year .......well the wife (who can't drive) did it for me.

Before the DLT elearning only worked if you had a Thai ID.  But it now works for foreigners using a passport number.  There is an English option for the videos but it is just subtltles.  Had to answer 4 multiple choice questions at the end.  The video runs in multiple parts and lasts about a hour.  You can pause it.  It tries to be humerous.

Ones I had:

How many people die in road accidents every day?   Ans: 60

What is the safe following distance in rain?  Ans: double the normal safe distance  (which in the video is stated as leaving a 3 second space between the car ahead of you)

The other 2 I don't remember as well.  One was about what do do driving thru a curve and I think the other one was about correct braking procedure.

I was led to believe that renewals can be done on line now, no need to go to the offices.  I'll find out soon because mine expires in 3 months.  Anyone got any tips?

10 minutes ago, Mark Hopkins said:

I was led to believe that renewals can be done on line now, no need to go to the offices.  I'll find out soon because mine expires in 3 months.  Anyone got any tips?

As I recall one of the criteria was to be Thai.  But at least might mean the office won't be as busy as before. (you can however do the e-learning at home to save watching the video at the DLT).

On 10/14/2025 at 2:28 PM, cjinchiangrai said:

That is only for a new license without a home country license. No written test for renewals.

It depends on the DLT office as with Immigration they apply their own rules.

I have held both Thai car and motor cycle licences for fifteen years and when I renewed recently had to do the online computer  test at home.

4 hours ago, StevieAus said:

It depends on the DLT office as with Immigration they apply their own rules.

I have held both Thai car and motor cycle licences for fifteen years and when I renewed recently had to do the online computer  test at home.

This thread is specific about Koh Samui's Land Transport Office; so, what they might do at other places are not of interest. The online test – mainly that you need to see a number of videos about traffic safety – is mandatory for all renewals, it's not a "written test".