Lost My Thai Driving Licence!

[ashacat]

Hi,

I lost my Thai 5 year driving licence last week

Does anyone know how to go about getting a replacement? Do they keep records so I can just go down with my passprt and get a new one? or do I have to do all the stupid tests again?...

Also how much does it cost?

Thanks!!

[Totster]

AFAIK, you have to report it lost at the police station first, then you can get one re-issued at the driving license place (forgot the name, sorry). I'm quite sure they use your passport number in lieu of an ID card number, so can be traced with that.

Totster

[Soutpeel]

You will be on the computer, so getting a replacement should be easy...should be no need to do any tests, just turn up with your P/P or Work permit

[JohnC]

Also helps if you have kept a copy then its a simple procedure.

[Chaoban]

Sometime ago I had my handbag stolen complete with wallet containing my licence. I then had to go to the Police Station to report the theft and get a written report from them to take to the licencing office together with a form from Immigration requesting a new licence.

I didn't have to take any tests and I think the cost was around 400 - 500 baht.

But this was about 3 years ago, so as often happens, things may have changed. But I would think a form from Immigration will still be required.

Hope this helps

[pattayabuggy]

I did these recently. Go to the police station and make a report, then take that and passport and go and get a new one, piece of cake.

I can't remember cost, maybe 100B, it certainly wan't much. Nothing to worry about.

[ashacat]

Great. Thanks for all the replies.

[ashacat]

FYI; I obtained a new licence this morning. Very simple, just needed a police report, passport and 205 Baht. They did ask if the transport office where I origianlly applied was the same one I went to today (which it was) so be careful as you may need to go to the same place where you had the original issued.

[sketcher]

Has anyone ever tried replacing a lost license from a different transport office than the one it was issued? I have since moved and now lost my 5 year license!

[floridaguy]

Yeah, I am interested as well. Lost my motorcycle license last week. I haven't done the police report, but I don't want to have to go out to Kanchanaburi to get a new license. I would rather do it here in BKK

[Kwasaki]

Has anyone ever tried replacing a lost license from a different transport office than the one it was issued? I have since moved and now lost my 5 year license!

Different province still just do the same as has been advised already, they can ring your previous Province licence issuing office.

And always keep a copy makes life a lot easier, copy every bloody thing passport, credit cards, everthing.