Rooo Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 As Goldfish stated, head towards Nathon from Lamai end, turn left at Raja ferry sign, continue straight down towards the sea,road veers to left, past some hotels on your right, the Transport Department sits on your left, well back from the road. Was wondering if its possible to do the renewal of my thai car license the same day as I will try to get a bike license ( I already have bike international license ) Is there enough time to do both ? actually , what do I need to bring for a renewal ?? The first think you will do, is the bike licence. You will have to do your reaction & visual tests. They are normally done around 9am. Your car licence renewal can be done at any time during the day.So once you presented your paper work for bike & waiting for licence, just walk to other window & present your renewal. What paper work is needed? The same as when you procured your car licence.You will need 2 copies. Check here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 As Goldfish stated, head towards Nathon from Lamai end, turn left at Raja ferry sign, continue straight down towards the sea,road veers to left, past some hotels on your right, the Transport Department sits on your left, well back from the road. Was wondering if its possible to do the renewal of my thai car license the same day as I will try to get a bike license ( I already have bike international license ) Is there enough time to do both ? actually , what do I need to bring for a renewal ?? Yes you can, and i think you bring the same documents as for your original license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 also white envalopes to give money to temple for good luck blessing before the test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master of the court Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 As Goldfish stated, head towards Nathon from Lamai end, turn left at Raja ferry sign, continue straight down towards the sea,road veers to left, past some hotels on your right, the Transport Department sits on your left, well back from the road. Was wondering if its possible to do the renewal of my thai car license the same day as I will try to get a bike license ( I already have bike international license ) Is there enough time to do both ? actually , what do I need to bring for a renewal ?? The first think you will do, is the bike licence. You will have to do your reaction & visual tests. They are normally done around 9am. Your car licence renewal can be done at any time during the day.So once you presented your paper work for bike & waiting for licence, just walk to other window & present your renewal. What paper work is needed? The same as when you procured your car licence.You will need 2 copies. Check here OK, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi, I have one year driver license (both motorcycle and car), expiring in 1 month. I will have in 1-2 month 1 year ED visa, so, after my driver licenses expired. If I go now, will I have 1 or 5 year (I have only tourist visa so far)? What papers are needed? I'm in Chaweng and Nathon is far, I'd prefer to go only one time Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 You can only renew your licence after it has expired. Not sure of the time limit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Without a non-immigrant visa you can only get one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Thanks, So, when I get ED Visa, I should get 5 years? Also, are you SURE I can (have to) go after it expired? I remind I have a TEMPORARY license, valid 1 year. I think I'll have my ED Visa about 1-2 months after expiration. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Thanks, So, when I get ED Visa, I should get 5 years? Also, are you SURE I can (have to) go after it expired? I remind I have a TEMPORARY license, valid 1 year. I think I'll have my ED Visa about 1-2 months after expiration. Thanks Ok I'm getting a bit confused after reading another thread saying you can renew it 2 months prior. That aside with your situation, it mentions that you can have up to 12 months , in which you can renew . You can find more info here towards the last pages, or use the search option : http://www.thaivisa....s/page__st__675 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Ok I'm getting a bit confused after reading another thread saying you can renew it 2 months prior. That aside with your situation, it mentions that you can have up to 12 months , in which you can renew . You can find more info here towards the last pages, or use the search option : http://www.thaivisa....s/page__st__675 Hi Rooo, you're right, it is a bit confusing. I mean, my license expires in 2 months. First I didn't know if I had to renew it before, ou after expiration. But then I learnt with an ED Visa I could get a 5 years license. So, if I can renew it after expiration, and if I get ED visa, I'd better to wait to get 5 years license. Hope now you understand better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I wasn't confused by your situation, I was confused by the fact that they said you can renew a licence 2 months prior to expiry, I was under the impression you had to wait till it expires. As the other thread advises, you have up to 12 months to renew your licence after expiration , so you have no real problems, just wait for your ED visa then get your 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I wasn't confused by your situation, I was confused by the fact that they said you can renew a licence 2 months prior to expiry, I was under the impression you had to wait till it expires. As the other thread advises, you have up to 12 months to renew your licence after expiration , so you have no real problems, just wait for your ED visa then get your 5 years. The last time that I renewed my driving licence I went to the office on the Friday - the licence expired on the Saturday! I was sent aware as being 'too early' (one day). The lovely old girl was amazed that I was concerned that I would be returning whilst driving with an expired licence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I wasn't confused by your situation, I was confused by the fact that they said you can renew a licence 2 months prior to expiry, I was under the impression you had to wait till it expires. As the other thread advises, you have up to 12 months to renew your licence after expiration , so you have no real problems, just wait for your ED visa then get your 5 years. The last time that I renewed my driving licence I went to the office on the Friday - the licence expired on the Saturday! I was sent aware as being 'too early' (one day). The lovely old girl was amazed that I was concerned that I would be returning whilst driving with an expired licence! Yes I am aware of this it's just in that link I gave to the motoring forum, one poster says that you can renew 2 months in advance, really confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 You must wait until the 1 year temporary licence has expired. To get a 5 year licence you must have had the temporary for 1 year. When renewing your 5 year licence you can renew 2 months prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 You must wait until the 1 year temporary licence has expired. To get a 5 year licence you must have had the temporary for 1 year. When renewing your 5 year licence you can renew 2 months prior. That explains it - thank you for clearing that one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khman Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Ok, sounds very clear now, thanks. I will have my ED visa in 1-3 weeks, so before expiration of my two 1yr licences. So I'll wait expiration, then try to get 5 years licenses. Hope to go there only one time with all necessary papers... Thanks all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Got both Thai car and motorbike licences today. Took two copies of everything just to make sure, including UK driving licence, International driving permit, visa and house paper from Immigration. Saw the doctor in Nathon at 8am for check up. Was in Samui Licence centre by 8:30. Everything stamped at counter 1 with a smile. Pretty girl in quite a good mood and a very short skirt, took all us farangs through the tests upstairs, (colour, reaction time, depth perception, and peripheral vision), explaining everything, and only one guy got the evil eye, and a telling off for arriving in shorts. All processed and out by 10:30. Quite a pleasant experience, and not at all what I was expecting. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Wife renewed her license yesterday around 3 PM. Took three minutes. Excellent service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maipenrai007 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Wow, do people actually have drivers licences in Thailand!!! I really would like to sit a test, the never look or give away to right rule....I have never worked that one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Wow, do people actually have drivers licences in Thailand!!! I really would like to sit a test, the never look or give away to right rule....I have never worked that one out. Because we drive on left side in Thailand so give away to left rule works. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 There is no give way to right rule if you are on a main road lol. The only time that applies is at roundabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfsailor Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 There is no give way to right rule if you are on a main road lol. The only time that applies is at roundabouts. Haha, those of us who took the new roundabout (first one on the island?) at Chaweng Lake, will know that there is a difference between rules on paper and what everyone is doing... I tried to adhere to all the rules, and even took the time to read the entire trafficlaw of Thailand, but when 99% of the foreigners do not even know all the rules (some major rules as well), albeit claiming they know it all, then who am I to disagree? Please know that Thai traffic laws are much more similar to New Zealand rules than to UK ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 There is no give way to right rule if you are on a main road lol. The only time that applies is at roundabouts. Haha, those of us who took the new roundabout (first one on the island?) at Chaweng Lake, will know that there is a difference between rules on paper and what everyone is doing... I tried to adhere to all the rules, and even took the time to read the entire trafficlaw of Thailand, but when 99% of the foreigners do not even know all the rules (some major rules as well), albeit claiming they know it all, then who am I to disagree? Please know that Thai traffic laws are much more similar to New Zealand rules than to UK ones... First roundabout was at Tesco methinks - otherwise - good post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maipenrai007 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Giving way to the right at a T-Intersection. When you are pulling out of the drive way, give way to the right. These as well as the round-abouts I was meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiRes Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Renewed my 5 year car licence this week. Required letter from Immigration (Baht 500) Copy of Passport Copy of Visa page Old licence Arrive no later than 09.00 Window 1 - give papers to girl Go upstairs to first floor and wait. Take eye tests - colour, peripheral vision, reaction test, coordination test. Assuming you passed all, take papers to Window 2. Pay Baht 655 Wait a few minutes Have photo taken Wait a few minutes Get new licence Painless really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leckyman Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 This ^. Just did it this morning, quick & painless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Renewed my 5 year car licence this week. Required letter from Immigration (Baht 500) Copy of Passport Copy of Visa page Old licence Arrive no later than 09.00 Window 1 - give papers to girl Go upstairs to first floor and wait. Take eye tests - colour, peripheral vision, reaction test, coordination test. Assuming you passed all, take papers to Window 2. Pay Baht 655 Wait a few minutes Have photo taken Wait a few minutes Get new licence Painless really All correct but also worth saying, wear a proper shirt as its a government office and don't go there looking like you've just strolled off the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltel Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 So you do not need a medical certitcate to re-new a 5 year licence, also they take your photo there now, no need to bring one is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbos Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 So you do not need a medical certitcate to re-new a 5 year licence, also they take your photo there now, no need to bring one is that true? No need for medical and photo is taken at the premises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltel Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Thanks Limbos for the reply, just need to get new glasses now funny as didn't need to re do the test last time (5 years ago!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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