Asianrider Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Applied successfully on Monday morning for new Car & Motorcycle 5 year driving licences. Much information is documented about this, but would like to add the following points. Medical cert - you need one, photocopy it and sign the second Passport - many farang in the queue had copied the entry stamp, but not the original 1 year visa stamp International Driving Licence & UK photocard - take the originals with you, but signed photocopies i took with me were returned to me, unneeded once they confirmed paperwork was in order, no additional tests were needed, sit for a digital photo, and 960 baht lighter walked away with 2 five year licences. I arrived 9-30 but there was already a long queue, and NO AIR CONDITIONING in the building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUNCHER Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Applied successfully on Monday morning for new Car & Motorcycle 5 year driving licences.Much information is documented about this, but would like to add the following points. Medical cert - you need one, photocopy it and sign the second Passport - many farang in the queue had copied the entry stamp, but not the original 1 year visa stamp International Driving Licence & UK photocard - take the originals with you, but signed photocopies i took with me were returned to me, unneeded once they confirmed paperwork was in order, no additional tests were needed, sit for a digital photo, and 960 baht lighter walked away with 2 five year licences. I arrived 9-30 but there was already a long queue, and NO AIR CONDITIONING in the building. Can you confirm that you need an international driving permit and medical certificate? It seems from the pinned item post 2 that these are not required for the 5 year licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Applied successfully on Monday morning for new Car & Motorcycle 5 year driving licences.Much information is documented about this, but would like to add the following points. Medical cert - you need one, photocopy it and sign the second Passport - many farang in the queue had copied the entry stamp, but not the original 1 year visa stamp International Driving Licence & UK photocard - take the originals with you, but signed photocopies i took with me were returned to me, unneeded once they confirmed paperwork was in order, no additional tests were needed, sit for a digital photo, and 960 baht lighter walked away with 2 five year licences. I arrived 9-30 but there was already a long queue, and NO AIR CONDITIONING in the building. Can you confirm that you need an international driving permit and medical certificate? It seems from the pinned item post 2 that these are not required for the 5 year licence. When I got my 5 year license about two years ago, didnt need either, as you are extending your Thai 1 year license to 5 years and the international license and medical are done on your 1 year...on my 5 year I just fill in the form and hand the cash over with my expired 1 year Thai DL The international license has absolutely no relevance to the issue of a Thai 5 year license. as you are renewing/extending an existing Thai license Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUNCHER Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thanks Soutpeel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asianrider Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Cruncher in my case, the processing official at the front desk on the first wanted a medical certificate, but returned the copies of the IDL i WOULDN'T RISK TURNING UP WITHOUT A MED CERT regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 i WOULDN'T RISK TURNING UP WITHOUT A MED CERT Agreed. I received my 5 year renewal in December in Chiangmai and it is posted and verbally told a medical certificate was required. Though, it appears from the accounts posted on TV it varies from office to office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I had to go and get a med cert when I renewed last time. Copy passport. Copy stamp. Copy original visa. Copy WP. Med cert. Old license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Got my five year Driving Licence renewal Jan 09 pretty much the same routine here, all same documents, no A/C in Bldg(?), long queue, had to take an exam which was fairly easy, for me(50 years behind the wheel of Something or another), I think(my opinion the HIGHLIGHT)the video tape of traffice violations in around Bangkok and Thailand in general was most enjoyable, it seem to be somewhat or a BORE to the young crowd but as I understood it was a Mandatory reqirement to get the Licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUNCHER Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I appreciate the useful and up to date advice. One more question; for the one year licence I needed a certificate of residence. Presumably this is not required for the 5 year one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asianrider Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Cruncher you do need Letter of Residence for each driving licence regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Cruncheryou do need Letter of Residence for each driving licence regards Or a work permit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUNCHER Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Cruncheryou do need Letter of Residence for each driving licence regards Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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