gurnani Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 My Thai driving license (1 year duration) would expire in a couple of weeks from now. Is it possible to apply and get a renewed license this week? I will leave thailand next week and would be back after 7-8 months, hence I wanted to avoid the trouble and finish the process beforehand. any suggestions to this one? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I would say it would be best to go along to your local DLT office as many offices in different provinces process licenses in different ways. If you post what area your local DLT office is in Thailand you may get someone on who knows. Here a site that may help you http://driving.information.in.th/thai-dmv.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurnani Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks I got it from the head office at Chatuchak district. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks I got it from the head office at Chatuchak district. Try asking on the ' Bangkok forum ' as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 If you go to renew before the license is expired, you will only get another 1 year license. If you go to renew when you come back to Thailand, you will get the 5 year license. Just make sure that the old license hasn’t lapsed by 12 months, or you will have to start from scratch again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurnani Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 I am not so sure how long it would take to come back. I am thinking 7-8 months, but might be easily an year. I think its better to apply right now atleast to get 1 year thing. Do I have to do some tests to be passed for renewal or its just a portrait clicking process? Another query, that just popped up. After the renewal to 1 year, can I get international permit as well, or is it a whole different process? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) If you might be out of the country for more than 12 months, then it's better to do what you think, and apply for another 1 year license. Previously it was not allowed to renew a 1 year license before expiry, but I've heard that it's possible to do so nowadays. It should be straightforward process, just supply the required documents, no need to do any tests. The 1 year license is considered a temporary license, so you can not apply for an IDP with it, for that you need a 5 year license. Edit:Spelling. Edited October 12, 2011 by MTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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