mrmillersr Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Today I went to get a Thai drivers license since my international license will soon expire. I was given a list of requirements one being a Medical certificate (5 diseases from). I was told one place you can get this is from a clinic. Does anyone have a recommendation on where to go to get this certificate? Is it just a form someone fills out or do you need a physical along with it? Also what do they normally charge? thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomama Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 The doctor basically does a "visual inspection" to make sure you didn't crawl and in the door or something and are not physically handicapped. There is no check-up per se and no bloodwork. At the motor vehicle dept. they give you a test for color blindness. Easiest might be Loi Kroa Clinic across from the temple. Dr. Tawatchai there speaks English. Don't remeber the cost, but it's not much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meelousee Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Today I went to get a Thai drivers license since my international license will soon expire. I was given a list of requirements one being a Medical certificate (5 diseases from). I was told one place you can get this is from a clinic.Does anyone have a recommendation on where to go to get this certificate? Is it just a form someone fills out or do you need a physical along with it? Also what do they normally charge? thanks Mike <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Keep me updated on this as I am getting ready to do the same thing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmillersr Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 thanks for the info jomama. btw I forgot to ask while I was there, but do you know if they can make copies and provide the 2 photos they require or do I need to get them somewhere else before going back? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Small poly clinic on airport road beside Tescos will do it in 2 mins for abot 100bt.Even took my blood pressure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 My retirement extension and Thai driving license expire within a few days of each other. Walk into the clinic (clinics are every fifth shop in Surin), the receptionist completes two forms, I pay Bht 60.00 and it's done. 10 minutes max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlofwindermere Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 We're in the process of doing the same. We finally got our medical forms today and are now trying to find out where to go. I heard that the licence office is on the Hang Dong road not too far from the airport. Can anyone give more specific details on the actual location of the office? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 On the Left hand side going south along the Hang Dong Road way past the Airport.When you see the big long purple fence, you are there. medcert_1_.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmillersr Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 Jayenram mentioned there were two forms he got at the clinic. Is there another form needed in addition to the one that was in the attachment Chuchok provided? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimGant Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Some Immigration offices won't accept a clinic's report, but require one from a hospital. At least this was the case a year or so ago, as reported on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Jayenram mentioned there were two forms he got at the clinic. Is there another form needed in addition to the one that was in the attachment Chuchok provided? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No. I got two copies of the same form. One for my DL and one for my retirement extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmillersr Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 can they supply the two photos required and make copies of what is needed at the license department or do you need to get them elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuniorExPat Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Today I went to get a Thai drivers license since my international license will soon expire. I was given a list of requirements one being a Medical certificate (5 diseases from). I was told one place you can get this is from a clinic.Does anyone have a recommendation on where to go to get this certificate? Is it just a form someone fills out or do you need a physical along with it? Also what do they normally charge? thanks Mike <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just did this today for work permit paperwork and have done it previously for driving licence. McCormick hospital - blood pressure checked then 20 seconds with the doctor who checks you are from planet earth, B50 to the cashier and walk out with the certificate. B50 is the standard fee for a doctor's autograph. JxP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 50 baht in Ram also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatabike Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 (edited) I had a chest scan with mine, (Xray) 200 baht. Not sure quite what they were looking for but hey, i now know i have lots of fuzzy white bits with some serious blackness all around them. I was told this was normal! Edited August 22, 2005 by Boatabike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 (edited) 40 Baht in Chang Phuak Hospital Edited August 24, 2005 by tux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlofwindermere Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Thanks for your advice everyone. My wife and I took the forms & documents down yesterday and got our Thai driver's licence. Total time was one hour. We had a medical certificate from a clinic - no problem. If you have an International Driver's permit - bring it and have the cover and English pages photocopied twice. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmillersr Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 still like to know if they can do the photos and make copies at the license burea or if you need to get them done elsewhere. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlofwindermere Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I saw nowhere in the building that offered this service. We had forgotten one photocopy and they told us to go to a store and get it done. Your best bet is to do it elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmillersr Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 I saw nowhere in the building that offered this service. We had forgotten one photocopy and they told us to go to a store and get it done. Your best bet is to do it elsewhere. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've got to go to immigration to get the residence form and I know they take photos in the shop out back but I don't know if they can make the 1" size. Where else can you get the photos for your license in CM? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuniorExPat Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I saw nowhere in the building that offered this service. We had forgotten one photocopy and they told us to go to a store and get it done. Your best bet is to do it elsewhere. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've got to go to immigration to get the residence form and I know they take photos in the shop out back but I don't know if they can make the 1" size. Where else can you get the photos for your license in CM? thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There used to be a photo shop and a copy shop in the car parking area at the back of the building (assuming we are talking about the Government vehicle place on Hang Dong road with the pink railings!). I would expect that it is still there. JxP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I saw nowhere in the building that offered this service. We had forgotten one photocopy and they told us to go to a store and get it done. Your best bet is to do it elsewhere. I've got to go to immigration to get the residence form and I know they take photos in the shop out back but I don't know if they can make the 1" size. Where else can you get the photos for your license in CM? thanks There used to be a photo shop and a copy shop in the car parking area at the back of the building (assuming we are talking about the Government vehicle place on Hang Dong road with the pink railings!). I would expect that it is still there. JxP Correct, right at the back against the hedge and adjacent to the restaurant. Don't bother taking photos from elsewhere as they will probably discount them anyway. Mine were no good (too big) and they were normal passport size. They will cost you about 100 baht for four (two licences), and the laminating place for your new licenses is also outside nearby - about 10 baht per license. For future reference, there's a pretty good place in town just south of the Three Kings Monument on Thanon Phra Pokklao that does passport photos. You get about 12 photos for 120 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlofwindermere Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 We went to the Kodak shop in the bottom of Central kad Suan Kaew shopping centre. We told them we wanted photos for a Thai driver's licence and they knew exactly what size. I believe we ended up getting 18 for 180 baht (apparently the number that fits on the page when they print). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcomer01 Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I found the Chiengmai Ram very easy for the drivers licence medical. If you are with a Thai any clinic or hospital will issue them. They have a validity time 30 Days????, so get it a day or so before. All photocopying/photos etc can be done at the licencing office. There is also a brake reflex test and vision/perception test. If you have a bike licence it is has to be applied for separately Good luck keep smiling and be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buadhai Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I managed to get my medical certificate for 20 baht without actually having to be present. The doctor's clerk was able to determine that I was in good health by simply examining a photocopy of my passport; thus demonstrating the advanced state of the medical arts in the Kingdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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