konying Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Thailand use to have life time driving license, ie issued for life. I recall reading that those are no longer being issued/offered. The other day popped into a shop(driving shop) and was advised they could assist in obtaining life time driving license So can anyone confirm or have links to official sites confirming if life time is still offered or stopped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 It's quite a longtime since they were available. My wife has one and will be able to retain it even if it needs replacing for some reason eg looses it down the drain. So the answer is .... if you don't have one now you never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konying Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 It's quite a longtime since they were available. My wife has one and will be able to retain it even if it needs replacing for some reason eg looses it down the drain. So the answer is .... if you don't have one now you never will. Does not really answer my question. It use to be available, i believe i read not anymore, however driving school says available and can be obtained for a fee. So question still remains, available or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaPhom Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 As driving licences include a picture a lifetime one does not exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaPhom Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 It's quite a longtime since they were available. My wife has one and will be able to retain it even if it needs replacing for some reason eg looses it down the drain. So the answer is .... if you don't have one now you never will. Does not really answer my question. It use to be available, i believe i read not anymore, however driving school says available and can be obtained for a fee. So question still remains, available or not? "Obtained for a fee" you have answered your own question, that fee you will never see again once you paid it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldBattles Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I have a life time license because of my residents permit. This was done many years ago. The life time license has long been discontinued. If someone says he can get one for you it will not be legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 As driving licences include a picture a lifetime one does not exist My wife has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 It's quite a longtime since they were available. My wife has one and will be able to retain it even if it needs replacing for some reason eg looses it down the drain. So the answer is .... if you don't have one now you never will. Does not really answer my question. It use to be available, i believe i read not anymore, however driving school says available and can be obtained for a fee. So question still remains, available or not? Not. And I agree that it is probably illegal and under the table operation. "The director-general emphasized that no third party can apply on a driver’s behalf and confirmed that life-time licenses are no longer being issued." http://pattayatoday.net/news/latest-edition/update-on-thai-driving-license/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konying Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 It's quite a longtime since they were available. My wife has one and will be able to retain it even if it needs replacing for some reason eg looses it down the drain. So the answer is .... if you don't have one now you never will. Does not really answer my question. It use to be available, i believe i read not anymore, however driving school says available and can be obtained for a fee. So question still remains, available or not? Not. And I agree that it is probably illegal and under the table operation. "The director-general emphasized that no third party can apply on a driver’s behalf and confirmed that life-time licenses are no longer being issued." http://pattayatoday.net/news/latest-edition/update-on-thai-driving-license/ I am certain its under the table, but if its no longer being issued as i suspected and now confirmed, then license would not be real or would is till be real? This what where i am really confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 As driving licences include a picture a lifetime one does not exist I have a lifetime driving license from my home country, same as everyone else of my age, and guess what? There is a picture on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 As driving licences include a picture a lifetime one does not exist I have a lifetime driving license from my home country, same as everyone else of my age, and guess what? There is a picture on it. If it's from the UK the Eurocard part of the license is only valid for 10 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 As driving licences include a picture a lifetime one does not exist I have a lifetime driving license from my home country, same as everyone else of my age, and guess what? There is a picture on it. If it's from the UK the Eurocard part of the license is only valid for 10 years Can you imagine that there are other parts in the EU than the UK? I got my driver license in 1975, and it will be valid until the day I die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 As driving licences include a picture a lifetime one does not exist I have a lifetime driving license from my home country, same as everyone else of my age, and guess what? There is a picture on it. If it's from the UK the Eurocard part of the license is only valid for 10 years Can you imagine that there are other parts in the EU than the UK? I got my driver license in 1975, and it will be valid until the day I die. But after a certain age 70 in the UK you have to re test every three years. And every 10 years due to ageing and change of appearance you have to update it,it doesn't mean it's not valid for life apart from reaching 70 years of age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 As driving licences include a picture a lifetime one does not exist I have a lifetime driving license from my home country, same as everyone else of my age, and guess what? There is a picture on it. If it's from the UK the Eurocard part of the license is only valid for 10 years Can you imagine that there are other parts in the EU than the UK? I got my driver license in 1975, and it will be valid until the day I die. So you still carry your driving license from 1975 in your wallet and its accepted worldwide is it ?Please let us know,I for one don't believe it is. I think your making it up as you go along or are twisting facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I have a lifetime driving license from my home country, same as everyone else of my age, and guess what? There is a picture on it. If it's from the UK the Eurocard part of the license is only valid for 10 years Can you imagine that there are other parts in the EU than the UK? I got my driver license in 1975, and it will be valid until the day I die. So you still carry your driving license from 1975 in your wallet and its accepted worldwide is it ?Please let us know,I for one don't believe it is. I think your making it up as you go along or are twisting facts. I'm sure you know the difference between a international driver permit and a European accepted driver license. Well actually I think you don't, but my driver license is valid for the entire European community and has no expiry date, Maybe I need to simply swap it for a new model if i return to my home country, but I sure don't have to do driver or theoretical tests, and it is actually the least of my concerns since I use my Thai driver license in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 The EU 'credit card' style license is only valid for 10 years, after which your photo needs to be updated and you will be issued with a new license. This is EU wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 The EU 'credit card' style license is only valid for 10 years, after which your photo needs to be updated and you will be issued with a new license. This is EU wide. Did they have credit card style licenses in 1975? I just had a look at my license and it shows that it is a copy issued in 1994, probably lost my original one since it shows the original issuing date as well, and it is in paper format clearly saying issued in compliance with European standards, and no expiry date whatsoever. Edit to add : I now recall 1994 I didn't lose my license, it was when it was changed from a national to a European license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrens54 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 It's quite a longtime since they were available. My wife has one and will be able to retain it even if it needs replacing for some reason eg looses it down the drain. So the answer is .... if you don't have one now you never will. Does not really answer my question. It use to be available, i believe i read not anymore, however driving school says available and can be obtained for a fee. So question still remains, available or not? Not. And I agree that it is probably illegal and under the table operation. "The director-general emphasized that no third party can apply on a driver’s behalf and confirmed that life-time licenses are no longer being issued." http://pattayatoday.net/news/latest-edition/update-on-thai-driving-license/ I am certain its under the table, but if its no longer being issued as i suspected and now confirmed, then license would not be real or would is till be real? This what where i am really confused. Eh, what's confusing you? "Tywais" just told you they are no longer being issued and if someone reckons they can get one for you, it will be Illegal. You know, like in,"a CRIMINAL OFFENCE," and if you get caught with it, our hosts may, (quite justifiably,) become a Tad Testy with you and the "Smart Businessman who issued it." They may then, toss you in the Cooler,drag you into COURT, where you may be FINED and who knows... you might even get BOOTED Out of the Country. Plain enough??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwe_rayong Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 The EU 'credit card' style license is only valid for 10 years, after which your photo needs to be updated and you will be issued with a new license. This is EU wide. Germany issued a "unlimited" driving license until 2013. So if you have a old car and/or motorcycle you may think it`ll never expire. In 2013 they changed that, the new license is only 15 years valid. All old licenses must be exchanged for a new "limited" license until 2033. In order to apply for a new license one must provide only a photo and 24 Euro. There is no medical check up involved: Only bus and truck drivers need the check up, for this group there are also other special requirements necessary and the license is only 5 years valid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 But after a certain age 70 in the UK you have to re test every three years.And every 10 years due to ageing and change of appearance you have to update it,it doesn't mean it's not valid for life apart from reaching 70 years of age. no retest only re-apply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 The good old days....Work permits were the same. My friend had one issued for life..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Troll / Flaming post - and replies to it - have been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 As driving licences include a picture a lifetime one does not exist Joking? Thread is done after post #2. Lifetime DL existeded in Thailand in the past and stay valid. No more lifetime DL issued nowadays. My DL from Germany is valid for lifetime. Only change done with the introduction of the EU plastic card: I would have to do regular eyesight tests when I want to drive cars/trucks over a certain weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaPhom Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 As driving licences include a picture a lifetime one does not exist My wife has one. With her picture on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaPhom Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 The EU 'credit card' style license is only valid for 10 years, after which your photo needs to be updated and you will be issued with a new license. This is EU wide. Did they have credit card style licenses in 1975? I just had a look at my license and it shows that it is a copy issued in 1994, probably lost my original one since it shows the original issuing date as well, and it is in paper format clearly saying issued in compliance with European standards, and no expiry date whatsoever. Edit to add : I now recall 1994 I didn't lose my license, it was when it was changed from a national to a European license. So its a paper licence that has your photo on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 The EU 'credit card' style license is only valid for 10 years, after which your photo needs to be updated and you will be issued with a new license. This is EU wide. Did they have credit card style licenses in 1975? I just had a look at my license and it shows that it is a copy issued in 1994, probably lost my original one since it shows the original issuing date as well, and it is in paper format clearly saying issued in compliance with European standards, and no expiry date whatsoever. Edit to add : I now recall 1994 I didn't lose my license, it was when it was changed from a national to a European license. So its a paper licence that has your photo on it Sometimes it's better to keep silent instead of opening your mouth and remove all doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 The EU 'credit card' style license is only valid for 10 years, after which your photo needs to be updated and you will be issued with a new license. This is EU wide. Repetition/generalization doesn't make it better. Rules may have changed in the last years. I didn't follow that because it does not touch me. German DL were lifetime in the past, picture might have been 50 years old. No one cares. Was a popular joke to show ones picture from the valid DL. The paper documents were exchanged for the plastic card. Mine was exchanged in 2002 (more than 13 years ago) without any expiry date (entry "4b"). I can travel to Europe and drive personal cars anytime with this license. The impossible: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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