replacement thai driving licence when not in thailand

[silentnine]

Hi All.

I'm on an extended visit to the UK with the dragon.

her Thailand driving license (5 year) which she uses here in the UK expires in December .

she can't apply for a UK license (yet) as she is not on the correct visa for that (yet).

she tells me that as far as she knows another persons cannot go and get her a replacement nor can it be done by post as the 5 year replacement requires the quickie test of sign and skills .

any suggestions ?

[IMHO]

It also requires them to take your photo for the new credit card style ones. Can't see anyway she can do that by remote control.

[silentnine]

It also requires them to take your photo for the new credit card style ones. Can't see anyway she can do that by remote control.

yup.. thought that she would not be able to do it..

[Soutpeel]

What i was told by Chonburi traffic department was that a 5 year Thai DL can be renewed upto 1 year after expiry, but not aware of any way it can be done without turning up in person.