cheshiremusicman Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 My wife and I have just recently applied for and got our 5 year driving licence in Pranburi and I just thought that I would pass on some details that might help others. 1. ALWAYS make sure that your existing licence has EXPIRED, don't turn up on the day it is expring, or they will tell you to come back when it HAS expired - daft as it sounds that's the way they apply the rules. 2. You WILL require a current medical certificate - which took 5 minutes and 30B each in Pranburi high street. 3. One copy of the main page of your passport and current visa page both signed by yourself - little shop just outside the Pranburi offices will provide copies for 2B each. 4. Proof of place of residence from local immigaration department, not older than 30 days, cost vary place to place. 5. You do NOT need to provide new photographs, as they now have a new system in Pranburi whereby they take the photograph and this is incorporated into the new style driving licence, which not only incorporates the pic of yourself but the details of you name and date of birth etc in English as well as Thai. 6. Total cost 630B - This was for a CAR licence only, so don't know if it cost a bit more for combined licence. Hope that this info is of some use to people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coventry Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 This was for a CAR licence only, so don't know if it cost a bit more for combined licence.No such thing as a combined licence. Two seperate licences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrad Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 How long, after your 1 year license has expired, can you apply for a five year one? My 1 year motorcycle license expired in May and I just haven't been able to get down to Bangkok to renew it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalchromakey Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 How long, after your 1 year license has expired, can you apply for a five year one? My 1 year motorcycle license expired in May and I just haven't been able to get down to Bangkok to renew it.The next day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longball53098 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Based on a discussion with my Thai wife. She had a similar experience and let her 1 year expire and went to renew after several months and they said nothing. She got her 5 year with no questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalchromakey Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 How long, after your 1 year license has expired, can you apply for a five year one? My 1 year motorcycle license expired in May and I just haven't been able to get down to Bangkok to renew it.The next day I think you have between one day and one year after expiry, to apply for a five year driving license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 What is the proceedure for obtaining proof of residence from Immigration in Bangkok, rather than pay for an embassy letter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaihome Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Do you have to take any of the color blind or depth percecption tests when renewing, say 1 month or so after first one expired? TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Anyone got any comments on - I will be out of the country for an extended period next year when my licence expires - can I apply for early renewal under these circumstances. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshiremusicman Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Do you have to take any of the color blind or depth percecption tests when renewing, say 1 month or so after first one expired?TH No, we did not have to take ANY tests again, just provide the info as outlined before. Ok re the seperate licenses, but I seem to remember seeing someone with a licence that said car & motorbike, but must have been mistaken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshiremusicman Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Anyone got any comments on - I will be out of the country for an extended period next year when my licence expires - can I apply for early renewal under these circumstances. Thanks I personally don't think that it will make a blind bit of difference, as long as it has EXPIRED, strange as that might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Anyone got any comments on - I will be out of the country for an extended period next year when my licence expires - can I apply for early renewal under these circumstances. Thanks I personally don't think that it will make a blind bit of difference, as long as it has EXPIRED, strange as that might be. We (she who must be obeyed and I) will visit the local Dept. of ????? and ask the question first hand - will let you know the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Cannot do early. The one year has to be expired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opalhort Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 What if you have already a 5yr DL which expires on 16 Jan. 2009? Do you also have to let it expire first or can it be renewed a day or so before the expiry date? Insurance companies may have some issue if I run into problems on 17.01.09 with a DL that expired the day before. opalhort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahjongguy Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 What if you have already a 5yr DL which expires on 16 Jan. 2009? Do you also have to let it expire first or can it be renewed a day or so before the expiry date? 5-year licenses must be renewed anytime in the 30 days before they expire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popshirt Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 What is the proceedure for obtaining proof of residence from Immigration in Bangkok, rather than pay for an embassy letter? This can be the most irritating part of the licensing process. You can go to Suan Plu in Bangkok, pay 200 baht and they will MAIL you the proof in about two weeks (mine took 16 days). Some Immigration offices offer "bring in a.m. pick up p.m." service (the one in Pattaya does this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Anyone got any comments on - I will be out of the country for an extended period next year when my licence expires - can I apply for early renewal under these circumstances. Thanks I personally don't think that it will make a blind bit of difference, as long as it has EXPIRED, strange as that might be. We (she who must be obeyed and I) will visit the local Dept. of ????? and ask the question first hand - will let you know the outcome. Rang the local licence dept today and got the following info. 1. You can only renew a maximum 3 month prior to expitry date. 2. You can re-apply within 1 year of expiry date. when re-applying you need / to do the following 1. copy of passport 2. proof of address - copy of adress book - a new requirement for me as I am on retirement extension - so trip to city hall with a stack of paper work to be included in wife's parents address book. 3. watch a 1hr DVD in English - (how to drive I guess.) 4. Eye test - (normal requirement) 5. for me no medical as I already have a 5 year licence 6. no photo if you opt for the smart card licence- Bht 605 - this allows you to drive in other asian countries. 7. Standard licence - Bht 505 + 2 X 1" photo's Info on putting name in address book go to city hall copy of passport copy of visa certified by immigration house owner + their ID card + house book 1 Govt. employee level 3 onwards + govt. card + photocopy - also to go with you 3 x 1" photo's No charge 3 / 4 days to complete (If you have contact + brown envelope - same day) But bear in mind this is Thailand so requirements might vary between offices and on the whim of the person processing the application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 4. Proof of place of residence from local immigaration department, not older than 30 days, cost vary place to place. Also works with copies of workpermit, pages 1-4 and last with stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 4. Proof of place of residence from local immigaration department, not older than 30 days, cost vary place to place. Also works with copies of workpermit, pages 1-4 and last with stamp. That's ok if you have a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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