webfact Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Health check up is required for driving license renewal BANGKOK, 6 October 2010 (NNT) – All new driver’s license applicants together with those who want to renew their license are now required to have a doctor’s certificate in order to ensure that their health conditions would not affect the driving performances. Deputy Government Spokesman, Supachai Jaisamut, revealed after a draft ministerial regulation of the Transport Ministry that the cabinet has approved the new requirement for driving license application's process. The Transport Ministry indicated that this new regulation was proposed because people can now apply for their driver’s license extension without having to show a doctor’s certificate. Hence, it is unable to certify that these drivers are not suffering for illnesses listed under Article 46 of the Automobile Act of 1979. When the new regulation is effective, it will cover all kinds of vehicle’s licenses. Psychological and emotional tests are also included in the examination to guarantee that no mental disabilities are found. -- NNT 2010-10-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderleghead Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 this is amazing, only mentally impared will qualify for the liscence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterybkk Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 i thought this was already required. when i did mine i had to show up with a health certificate, and this was 4 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 they always ask for a medical certificate, the certificate costs 50 baht with no medical being performed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 they always ask for a medical certificate, the certificate costs 50 baht with no medical being performed. I did my 5 year renewal recently, and the medical was not needed nor asked about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbswales Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 i thought this was already required. when i did mine i had to show up with a health certificate, and this was 4 years ago. Maybe it hasnt applied to Thai's before - no doubt a nice fee charged for providing one - nice little earner and the opportunity for some back pocket expenses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 50 bht, no examination or even eye contact when the doc signed mine off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phosphorescent Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Excellent! That solves all of the problems on the road. Bad driving in Thailand will now be a thing of the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Four years ago they required the health certificate for the 5-year license here on Samui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenhills Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 this is amazing, only mentally impared will qualify for the liscence That's about what it's like now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 they always ask for a medical certificate, the certificate costs 50 baht with no medical being performed. I did my 5 year renewal recently, and the medical was not needed nor asked about. Really? when i renewed mine recently (Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok) they sent me away to get one, I heard that one was not needed for renewal but when I got there they said it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenhills Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) Four years ago they required the health certificate for the 5-year license here on Samui. I got my 5 yr in January and needed to supply Medical certificate. and also the yr before for the 1 yr license. Has been going on for a while here on Samui. Edit: Fee 200 Baht, but he did ask me if I was ok? before he gave it to me. Edited October 6, 2010 by sevenhills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I think the only thing that is certain is the uncertainty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterybkk Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 i thought this was already required. when i did mine i had to show up with a health certificate, and this was 4 years ago. Maybe it hasnt applied to Thai's before - no doubt a nice fee charged for providing one - nice little earner and the opportunity for some back pocket expenses! i'm not sure about thais... but the medical check can be gotten from any hospital. i paid 50 baht for mine at some government hospital. the doc asked me if i was sick, said no. then he checked my heart and breathing and declared me healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Amazing Thailand, I have had to have a doctors certificate every time. I renewed mine.Doctor asks any life threatening illnesses?- No, signs paper. I pay B50 consultation fee and off to to the renewal. Heart and blood pressure are checked by a a nurse before seeing the doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Amazing Thailand, I have had to have a doctors certificate every time. I renewed mine.Doctor asks any life threatening illnesses?- No, signs paper. I pay B50 consultation fee and off to to the renewal. Heart and blood pressure are checked by a a nurse before seeing the doctor. wow, both times I have been i never saw a doctor, just the receptionist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerifarang Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thank God they are doing this, I feel so much safer! Amazing Thailand thru the looking glass! 98% of these drivers are about 3 quarts low! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siamjj Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 wow,thats alot of 50 baht x customers. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phosphorescent Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 wow,thats alot of 50 baht x customers. :rolleyes: Doctors were recently complaining about income. This is a simple way to boost it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurien Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Fee 200 Baht, but he did ask me if I was ok? before he gave it to me. makes sense that way - fancy you would have said "no, I am not..." - then no paper, no income Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWPattaya Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I renewed my five year bike licence this year, and my five year car licence last year. On both occasions I needed a Medical Certificate. I also needed one when I did the previous five year renewals and my intial one year licences. Nothing new for us then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchai Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) they always ask for a medical certificate, the certificate costs 50 baht with no medical being performed. I did my 5 year renewal recently, and the medical was not needed nor asked about. I did my five year renewal four months ago, no medical needed. The weird thing I was on two crutches after a motorcycle accident, with an implanted plate. Still suffering from this accident, my reaction time was much better than the Thais who were with me on this particular day. But I had good fun to watch the ordinary Thai movie, (most of us fell asleep) about accident prevention and some easy tests. After the 90 minutes long movie a woman was asking me if I could understand all and I said of course I did..... :jap: Anyway, a medical certificate doesn't say much about the actual health- especially the mental one. We can see that on daily basis on Thailand's streets. Edited October 6, 2010 by sirchai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEP Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 My 20Baht certficate [translated] stated that:- a) I did not have stage four syphallis. AIDS. c) I had all my mental facalties. d) was sound of limbs and did not have Elephantitis. Well worth the money even though it was issued by the office girl. I hope the Doctor confirms all this if ever I see him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiChai Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 i thought this was already required. when i did mine i had to show up with a health certificate, and this was 4 years ago. I would agree with that. Every time I have renewed (bike and car) I need to have a medical checkup. Maybe they mean the policy needs enforcing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I got a "medical certificate" in August. The receptionist got out an eye chart, I read the numbers, paid 100 Baht and that was it. Although it is the same form that they use for visas when applying. No 3rd stage syphilis, no drug or alcohol addiction, etc. Pretty much a joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nawtier Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I sent my wife in to get my medical certificate for me recently.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siampolee Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) They always ask for a medical certificate, the certificate costs 50 baht with no medical being performed. Seems as if all experiences are the same, Our local snake oil vendor signs certificates if one can stand up it seems as if one is fit and healthy. Needless to say we do not use the certificate signer for any personal medical care that either the kids, the wife or I may need. Edited October 6, 2010 by siampolee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Whats this webfact, news from the 1960ies or something. Every time Ive gone for a drivers licence Ive always had to produce the wonderful & comprehensive pro-forma doctors certificate. Nothing new here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenhills Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I renewed my five year bike licence this year, and my five year car licence last year. On both occasions I needed a Medical Certificate. I also needed one when I did the previous five year renewals and my intial one year licences. Nothing new for us then. Same same everywhere, but some Doctors just charge more depending on locality. (But I must say they are not charging extra fees for the Farang on Samui, Gov't charge only, at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKASA Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I always had to get one and we used a local doc. at the time Funny (well not too funny) a few weeks after getting a cert. for driving renewal I had my first Heart Attack and he was on duty. A few hours into the ICU he leans down and asks, "did you have any symtoms before this". I was honest and said No Doc it is a big surprise to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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