Roachiebkk Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) I have a one year so called temporary Thai drivers licence, actually two (one for bike and the other for cars, trucks and tuk tuks) I went and got them back in June. I am leaving Thailand after almost 9 years but still have my work permit until I leave. I'd love to convert these licences to the 5 year jobbies but wont be here in June 2010 to do so. Does anyone know if I can do this with still 6 or 7 months to go? Cheers Roachie Edited November 6, 2009 by Roachiebkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) To my knowledge, No, cannot be done that early. Edited November 6, 2009 by Spoonman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiecia Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I believe you can't renew a driving licence until it has expired. Thai logic!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stbkk Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Yep thats right. Cannot get the 5 year one until you have had a 1 year one for at least a year, i.e its expired! Suggest you check the motoring forum for any potential work-arounds. However, they wanted to see my original work permit etc. when I got my 5 year one, a couple of months ago. (Sukhumvit soi 60-something, Bangkok). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBombadil Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 No, but after it expires you have 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 As said , the one year licence has to be expired first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keestha Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Maybe they apply different rules in different offices, but 2 weeks ago I extended my 5 years drivers licence 3 months before it expired. They had told me beforehand that was the maximum period allowed. I was given my first 5 year licence after 2 years of holding 1 year licences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Maybe they apply different rules in different offices, but 2 weeks ago I extended my 5 years drivers licence 3 months before it expired. They had told me beforehand that was the maximum period allowed.I was given my first 5 year licence after 2 years of holding 1 year licences. A 5 year to 5 year license renewal is done within 90 days before expiration. A 1 year to 5 year, can not renew before the expiration date. //Moved to the Motoring forum// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbin Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I second Tywais. If you renew a 1 year licence before the expirey date they will just issue you another 1 year licence. It has to be expired. Yes I bang my head as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happylarry Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Also you do not need a work permit for a driving licence as stated by an earlier poster. HL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Also you do not need a work permit for a driving licence as stated by an earlier poster. HL That is correct. However the WP can be used as proof of address in lieu of immigration/embassy letter and they wish to see the original WP which is what I believe the poster was suggesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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