GREAT report for Pattaya Dept of Licensing. I had my Thai auto license stolen in Mexico. Today I walked into the Pattaya licensing office with all my paperwork in order and 22 MINUTES LATER I walked out with my replacement.

Whoever whipped Jomtien Immigration in shape, I'd bet they opened up that same can of whip-ass on this office. Quick service with a smile!

What was the paperwork you needed to get your Thai License replaced?

you get your thai drivers licence replaced at thai immigration? i just got back from re newing my 5 year thai drivers licence up near the regents school. 3 hour ordeal. think this guy is talking about getting his residency paperwork at jomtien immigration.

Pattaya Dept of Licensing.

For the books, they call them-self "Department of Land Transport" (DLT) in English.

And the praise for immigration office in Jomtien (Chon Buri Immigration) is an "add-on" to the post?

(no direct relation to driving licenses)

There are not many complaints about them in the forum.

Edited April 27, 201610 yr by KhunBENQ

you get your thai drivers licence replaced at thai immigration? i just got back from re newing my 5 year thai drivers licence up near the regents school. 3 hour ordeal. think this guy is talking about getting his residency paperwork at jomtien immigration.

Forgive me, but did you read post ? He did not say he got it at immigration, merely that the license dept now appears to be as efficient as immigration.

As non native speaker:

only after rereading the OP I seem to understand the second paragraph about "can of whip-ass" .

OP supposes that DLT has been "enhanced" like immigration (before)?

Edited April 27, 201610 yr by KhunBENQ

Unfortunately this good experience underscores what is the NORM in this country. A bad experience. Every dog has his day and that was one for the OP.

What was the paperwork you needed to get your Thai License replaced?

I needed a police report (how I "lost" my passport on a baht bus rather than it being stolen in Mexico - THANKS to the volunteer at the Pattaya police station!), and a copy of my passport. I brought a copy of every page, don't know if it was necessary but brought one anyway. 265 baht and 22 minutes later BINGO brand new license!

I always had good service there...Just smile...

What was the paperwork you needed to get your Thai License replaced?

I needed a police report (how I "lost" my passport on a baht bus rather than it being stolen in Mexico - THANKS to the volunteer at the Pattaya police station!), and a copy of my passport. I brought a copy of every page, don't know if it was necessary but brought one anyway. 265 baht and 22 minutes later BINGO brand new license!

Thanks good to know.. I recently missed placed my wallet and just renewed my Motorbike and Car license for 5 years each. Lucky after a few hours I was able to remember where I left it.

Yes the service is getting better too bad the service doesn't translate into better education or driving here in Thailand.

What was the paperwork you needed to get your Thai License replaced?

I needed a police report (how I "lost" my passport on a baht bus rather than it being stolen in Mexico - THANKS to the volunteer at the Pattaya police station!), and a copy of my passport. I brought a copy of every page, don't know if it was necessary but brought one anyway. 265 baht and 22 minutes later BINGO brand new license!

There was no bingo when i was last there, good idea though to pass the t ime.

I needed a police report (how I "lost" my passport on a baht bus rather than it being stolen in Mexico - THANKS to the volunteer at the Pattaya police station!), and a copy of my passport. I brought a copy of every page, don't know if it was necessary but brought one anyway. 265 baht and 22 minutes later BINGO brand new license!

There was no bingo when i was last there, good idea though to pass the t ime.

A game of cards could be more interesting, anyone for round of bridge ?