Lost in LOS Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 sorry if this has been covered before but i want to make sure i have exactly what i need 5 year DL renewal from 1 year temporary in Pattaya... current documents required Check list for 5 year DL renewal Pattaya 2 copies passport signed 2 copies retirement visa signed 2 copies of re-entry stamp signed passport, just in case 1 year temporary expired drivers license 1 copy of immigration approval letter 1 medical certificate baht to pay no photos needed this is a safe than sorry and please, rather than negative comments, just ignore it if you dont like it thanks to anyone with help and experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westerner Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 You seem to have everything there. There's another form you have to fill in which you pick up at the Driving Licence place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirbrinkie Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 sorry if this has been covered before but i want to make sure i have exactly what i need5 year DL renewal from 1 year temporary in Pattaya... current documents required Check list for 5 year DL renewal Pattaya 2 copies passport signed 2 copies retirement visa signed 2 copies of re-entry stamp signed passport, just in case 1 year temporary expired drivers license 1 copy of immigration approval letter 1 medical certificate baht to pay no photos needed this is a safe than sorry and please, rather than negative comments, just ignore it if you dont like it thanks to anyone with help and experience My License expires 02 June 2009 - so this morning (01 June 2009) I went there with all of the above mentioned items/paperwork/documents which they looked at and said "fine" but I must come back tomorrow on the actual date that the license expires due to their computer set up. For whatever reason they wanted only one copy of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJo Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Looks ok, they need to see original passport and old licence so take with you. You need two copies of everything if you have two licences (car and bike). One copy if you renew only one licence (i.e. only car). Photo not needed as they take it there for the new licence. brinkie, the reason you were rejected is actually thai law that says you must have licence for one year before they can give you 5 year validity. So you were one day short and did not qualify. I know, i know but this is thailand 5 year one you can renew before it expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Residence letter can also be replaced by copies of WP or Yellow Thabien Bahn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in LOS Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 went today, piece of cake. all my paperwork was in order. you have to stand in line at the front door to have paperwork checked, no sign saying this though. they give you a form [you can go to the front of the line to get one and fill it out in line, best way] and after confirming they have everything they give you a number. you go upstairs and pay 960 baht for two licenses, give the paperwork, show physical passport and wait for licenses. the total time in building was 1 hour, got two licenses, no physical tests and everyone was pleasant. everyone spoke English [or American] It was better service than in the states Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirbrinkie Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 went today, piece of cake. all my paperwork was in order. you have to stand in line at the front door to have paperwork checked, no sign saying this though. they give you a form [you can go to the front of the line to get one and fill it out in line, best way] and after confirming they have everything they give you a number. you go upstairs and pay 960 baht for two licenses, give the paperwork, show physical passport and wait for licenses. the total time in building was 1 hour, got two licenses, no physical tests and everyone was pleasant. everyone spoke English [or American] It was better service than in the states Agree - 30 minutes in and out - most efficient and pleasant - did notice later that the expiry date is for November same as my birthdate - should have read I presume 02 June 1014!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya46 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 - you have to stand in line at the front door to have paperwork checked...- you can go to the front of the line to get one form and fill it out in line... - after confirming they have everything they give you a number. - you go upstairs ... Thanks for this report. It seems things/procedure have changed since last year. Before you had 1st to go upstairs, to take a form at the top of stairs, and wait in the queue at 1st floor.. and sometime down the stairs... Good to hear it's faster now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in LOS Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 went today, piece of cake. all my paperwork was in order. you have to stand in line at the front door to have paperwork checked, no sign saying this though. they give you a form [you can go to the front of the line to get one and fill it out in line, best way] and after confirming they have everything they give you a number. you go upstairs and pay 960 baht for two licenses, give the paperwork, show physical passport and wait for licenses. the total time in building was 1 hour, got two licenses, no physical tests and everyone was pleasant. everyone spoke English [or American] It was better service than in the states Agree - 30 minutes in and out - most efficient and pleasant - did notice later that the expiry date is for November same as my birthdate - should have read I presume 02 June 1014!!!!!!!!! my 1 year expired in january. i renewed yesterday. they gave me till my birthday in apirl 2015 for both licenses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longball53098 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 went today, piece of cake. all my paperwork was in order. you have to stand in line at the front door to have paperwork checked, no sign saying this though. they give you a form [you can go to the front of the line to get one and fill it out in line, best way] and after confirming they have everything they give you a number. you go upstairs and pay 960 baht for two licenses, give the paperwork, show physical passport and wait for licenses. the total time in building was 1 hour, got two licenses, no physical tests and everyone was pleasant. everyone spoke English [or American] It was better service than in the states Agree - 30 minutes in and out - most efficient and pleasant - did notice later that the expiry date is for November same as my birthdate - should have read I presume 02 June 1014!!!!!!!!! my 1 year expired in january. i renewed yesterday. they gave me till my birthday in apirl 2015 for both licenses It would be nice if you posted the details of the renewal experience. Which Land Transport Office did you use? How long were you there? Did you do this alone or with a Thai as a translator? What documents were required? How many copies of each? Did you need a medical certificate? Were any tests required? Which ones? Did you get car and motorbike? Thanks in advance for adding these answers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in LOS Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 went today, piece of cake. all my paperwork was in order. you have to stand in line at the front door to have paperwork checked, no sign saying this though. they give you a form [you can go to the front of the line to get one and fill it out in line, best way] and after confirming they have everything they give you a number. you go upstairs and pay 960 baht for two licenses, give the paperwork, show physical passport and wait for licenses. the total time in building was 1 hour, got two licenses, no physical tests and everyone was pleasant. everyone spoke English [or American] It was better service than in the states Agree - 30 minutes in and out - most efficient and pleasant - did notice later that the expiry date is for November same as my birthdate - should have read I presume 02 June 1014!!!!!!!!! my 1 year expired in january. i renewed yesterday. they gave me till my birthday in apirl 2015 for both licenses It would be nice if you posted the details of the renewal experience. Which Land Transport Office did you use? JOMTIEN How long were you there? ONE HOUR Did you do this alone or with a Thai as a translator? ALONE, THEY ALL SPOKE ENGLISH What documents were required? MEDICAL, OK LETTER FROM IMMIGRATION, COPIES OF PASSPORT PAGES, PASSPORT, OLD DL, How many copies of each? 1 FOR EACH LICENSE Did you need a medical certificate? YES Were any tests required? Which ones? JUST HAVE TO BE BREATHING Did you get car and motorbike? BOHT. FULL SET OF DOCS FOR EACH Thanks in advance for adding these answers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya46 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 > Which Land Transport Office did you use?JOMTIEN Hi, I think I am missing something here What is this "Land Transport Office" in Jomtien ? What can it be used for ? I thought that to get a Driver Licence in Pattaya you had to go to the Eastern Verification Center, about 16 km from Pattaya near "Regents School". Has something change recently ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patklang Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 > Which Land Transport Office did you use?JOMTIEN Hi, I think I am missing something here What is this "Land Transport Office" in Jomtien ? What can it be used for ? I thought that to get a Driver Licence in Pattaya you had to go to the Eastern Verification Center, about 16 km from Pattaya near "Regents School". Has something change recently ? Thanks Please tell me more about this centre in Jomtien????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumcabal Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 > Which Land Transport Office did you use?JOMTIEN Hi, I think I am missing something here What is this "Land Transport Office" in Jomtien ? What can it be used for ? I thought that to get a Driver Licence in Pattaya you had to go to the Eastern Verification Center, about 16 km from Pattaya near "Regents School". Has something change recently ? Thanks Yes - Thats where I had to go to get my 1 year license. The center near the Regents school. Is there now a center in Jomtien where we can renew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in LOS Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 > Which Land Transport Office did you use?JOMTIEN Hi, I think I am missing something here What is this "Land Transport Office" in Jomtien ? What can it be used for ? I thought that to get a Driver Licence in Pattaya you had to go to the Eastern Verification Center, about 16 km from Pattaya near "Regents School". Has something change recently ? Thanks Yes - Thats where I had to go to get my 1 year license. The center near the Regents school. Is there now a center in Jomtien where we can renew? sorry boys it is the same one by regents school....... i live in jomtien and always consider this pattaya without really thinking about it ........my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalla Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) Went to renew my two 5 years driver licences today. Arrived at 14:00 and got my paperwork checked at the entrance prior to being handed a number for upstairs use. Paperwork for car and motorcycle was: Two original recidence certs Two copies of relevant pages in passport; arrival stamp, TM card and Non-O visa(signed by you) NO medical sert needed(had one) Old DL`s Passport Sent upstairs and handed the paperwork over at once(no one in front of my number). Was told to go inside and do a colourblind test, reaction test with a accelarator and brake pedal(Kinda funny ) and finaly "depth of vision" test with two "sticks" inside a box which should be "lined" up next to each other. :D Finally, told to sit down and read a book with roadsigns and road marks for an hour..... ............. Took me a total of one hour and fifteen minutes for the whole thing. Cheers Jalla Edit: Did the renwal next to Regent School. Edited June 10, 2009 by Jalla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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