Driving License Renewal

[meuok]

Just a tip for anyone wanting to re-new a driving license.

Went today 6th. to re-new license expiring on the 8th, but was told that you cannot get a 5 year license until the expiry date. Also you now need a residency certificate for a renewal.

[astral]

Apply after you old licence has expired and then you get the 5 years.

All you need is passport with current non-imm stamp in it and a couple of photos, and the old licence of course.

Very easy.

[Potter]

What papers are actually needed to get a thai driving license for car and motorbike. And what would need to be done.

(I have got no driving license)

Thanks

[Bobcat]

Meuok - can you please clarify your statement about needing a "residency certificate"? What do you mean by "residency certificate"? Do you mean that in order to renew your license you must be a permanent resident? Please clarify.

Thanks,

Bob

[abdulrahman]

What you need is your valid driver licence(national or international),your passport with a valid visa,proof of address(Tabien Ban or certification by the Immigration Office)Two photos,two hundred Baht,a lot of photocopies(passport,licence,etc.).

NO Permanent Residency required!

Of course,as a tourist,you don't need a driver's licence?

Cheers,

[Potter]

Thanks,

I will get my Tambian Ban next week.

[qwertyuiop]

I renewed my license today. Was required to show proof of residence.

Also note that the photos should be no more than 6months old. I handed over photos taken at the same time as the one on the old license and was asked to provide new photos

[abdulrahman]

Sorry,I forgot the medical,at the nearest clinic or hospital,5 minutes and 30 Baht should suffice!