Hi Guys,

I just found out that the date for my first year renewal of my temporary driving license have just past (24 Feb). Is is still possible to renew it to a 5 year license?

The first license was issued in BKK but i'm now living in Jomtien. Do i have to go BKK or can i renew it here in Jomtien/Pattaya?

/T

... And where is the "transportation bureau" located in Pattaya/Jomtien?

/T

.... Do i really need "Original Residence Certificate from Thai Immigration or your Embassy" if i have Work Permit?

Some mentions that no medical certificate is needed either.

What do you say?

Actually the one year license has to be expired before applying for the 5 and some have reported several months after expiration have been accepted so you are fine. A work permit satisfies the proof of residency. Some places may require the medical so need local knowledge for your particular transportation department.

Actually the one year license has to be expired before applying for the 5 and some have reported several months after expiration have been accepted so you are fine. A work permit satisfies the proof of residency. Some places may require the medical so need local knowledge for your particular transportation department.

I have read something like that too that it is no problems if already expired.

is this the place to go in Pattya: http://goo.gl/maps/jer8s

Yes that is the place to go.Going from Pattaya,when you see the Regents international school on your right,take the next u turn and the road into the department of transport office is on the left just after the school..

.... Do i really need "Original Residence Certificate from Thai Immigration or your Embassy" if i have Work Permit?

Some mentions that no medical certificate is needed either.

What do you say?

For Pattaya-Jomtien, I was required in late October to show a medical certificate for upgrading from 1-year to 5-year. I remember it well because I thought I had everything when my GF drove from Jomtien to pick me up in Pattaya and drive me to the Banglamung DLT office but had to turn around within 5 minutes and drive the 10 km back to Pattaya Klang to find a clinic. Not a happy girl.

After that, 5-year renewals do not require a med certificate. Odd that, but true.

By the way, the road to the DLT office is easy to miss (guilty twice!). After the Regent's School, you're on a downhill slight lefthand bend. At the apex roughly is a nondescript narrow road turning left, with some Thai language signs. Wish I could remember something more detailed but maybe others can note a good signpost.

Thanks guys so much.

So, a medical cert is needed but no Residence Certificate is needed. Good.

My first license was issued in BKK and now i will renew it in Pattaya. Any problems do you think? I have a BKK address but stays in Jomtien a large part of the year. Any problems with that do you think?

Thanks

/T

I've only ever paid about 20-40Baht at any number of roadside clinics, all of about 5 minutes, and they were accepted. Thus no need for a hospital check-up in my experience

.... Do i really need "Original Residence Certificate from Thai Immigration or your Embassy" if i have Work Permit?

Some mentions that no medical certificate is needed either.

What do you say?

No you don't. Well I din't require them.