stevenl Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 16 hours ago, dentonian said: According to the DLT website a Non Imm Visa is required even for the first temporary 2 year licence. https://www.dlt.go.th/en/one-year-license/ However the only thing consistent in Thailand is the inconsistency, so it really depends whether your local DLT centre enforces the rules or not. You mean that website where one year licenses are mentioned? But even there, if you read they only mention non immigrant as a requirement for a 5 year license, which is correct. One year licenses can and are regularly issued on visa exempt entries and tourist visas, the possible hickup being the ability to get a certificate of residence. But that can nearly always be done also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevensg Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11:37 PM, steve187 said: when Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 3 hours ago, stevensg said: ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkeen08 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Lots of people quote what the rules and laws are regarding visas, extensions and WP' and 99% of the time they are correct. My take on it is that the law or rule that is applied at any specific establishment or time is the interpretation made at that time and place by the official stating that rule or law. I rely on nothing being exactly the same as it was the last time I dealt with it.I agree. Go to the Thai Immigration Police Website and click English. It is all layed out but the main thing I got from it and from my personal experience is that it is ultimately up to the Immigration Officer handling your case and what he tells the boss that has to sign off on it. The translation to English was - at the disgretion of the immigration officer.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajarngreg Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) On 4/20/2017 at 2:16 PM, dentonian said: According to the DLT website a Non Imm Visa is required even for the first temporary 2 year licence. https://www.dlt.go.th/en/one-year-license/ However the only thing consistent in Thailand is the inconsistency, so it really depends whether your local DLT centre enforces the rules or not. Where did you read that about a 2 year license, please? It usually starts with a one year permit, then you can apply for a five year DL. I've got my licenses for a long time and met a lot of people who all had to show a Non Immigrant visa. Except those who found a way to pay some money under the table. Regarding bank accounts, there's a Bangkok bank in Krung Thep where anybody can open up a bank account. But that isn't the norm here. Thailand has changed many laws and regulations for foreigners and even when you only send a letter abroad from LOS you'll need your passport, the post office makes copies and keeps them. ( Just happened to a friend of mine today) If you pay enough money to an employee at the Land Transport Department, nobody will check on your visa status, of course. They even fill out the questions for you. Money rules, but not only here. Edited April 21, 2017 by ajarngreg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajarngreg Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 17 hours ago, stevenl said: You mean that website where one year licenses are mentioned? But even there, if you read they only mention non immigrant as a requirement for a 5 year license, which is correct. One year licenses can and are regularly issued on visa exempt entries and tourist visas, the possible hickup being the ability to get a certificate of residence. But that can nearly always be done also. It's not true and you can check plenty of other websites, for example here: http://driving.information.in.th/driving-licence.html A Non-Immigrant visa is needed for the first- a 1 year, and again for the 5 year license. Some departments are even asking for a work permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 8 hours ago, ajarngreg said: Where did you read that about a 2 year license, please? It usually starts with a one year permit, then you can apply for a five year DL. They started issuing 2 year licenses at least a year ago or more instead of the one year licenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentonian Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 8 hours ago, ajarngreg said: Where did you read that about a 2 year license, please? It usually starts with a one year permit, then you can apply for a five year DL. I've got my licenses for a long time and met a lot of people who all had to show a Non Immigrant visa. Except those who found a way to pay some money under the table. They first started issuing the new 2 year temporary licence around 2 years ago. Type 1 - Temporary Private Car: This licence is issued to those who have successfully completed the driving test. This licence is valid for a period of 2 years Type 2 - Private Car: This licence is issued to those who have possessed Temporary Licence for a period of 2 years. This licence is valid for a period of five years. Private Lifetime Car is no longer issued to new applicants but remains valid to existing holders. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driving_licence_in_Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentonian Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 On 21/04/2017 at 6:59 AM, stevenl said: You mean that website where one year licenses are mentioned? But even there, if you read they only mention non immigrant as a requirement for a 5 year license, which is correct. One year licenses can and are regularly issued on visa exempt entries and tourist visas, the possible hickup being the ability to get a certificate of residence. But that can nearly always be done also. That's the one Steven! You don't expect them to alter the website to reflect it's now a 2 year temporary licence until their ready do you It actually states 'Visa' for the first 2 year licence. My DLT centre won't issue a licence of any kind on a Visa exempt.......that isn't a Visa. They won't issue the 5 year licence unless your on a Non Imm or extension, otherwise they re-issue the 2 year one again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentonian Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 9 hours ago, ajarngreg said: It's not true and you can check plenty of other websites, for example here: http://driving.information.in.th/driving-licence.html A Non-Immigrant visa is needed for the first- a 1 year, and again for the 5 year license. Some departments are even asking for a work permit. That's a commercial website and the information is incorrect/outdated in many ways. For example: Valid international driver's license plus signed photocopy or translated regular driving licence from the applicant's home country, certified by Embassy or consulate. (if available). Absolute nonsense. If your home Country licence is in English, that is acceptable to obtain a Thai licence. An International driving permit is only required when your home Country licence is not in English. The only circumstance where a translation and certification may be required is someone holding a home Country licence not in English and not holding an International driving permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 10 hours ago, ajarngreg said: It's not true and you can check plenty of other websites, for example here: http://driving.information.in.th/driving-licence.html A Non-Immigrant visa is needed for the first- a 1 year, and again for the 5 year license. Some departments are even asking for a work permit. Totally incorrect information on that website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 57 minutes ago, dentonian said: That's the one Steven! You don't expect them to alter the website to reflect it's now a 2 year temporary licence until their ready do you It actually states 'Visa' for the first 2 year licence. My DLT centre won't issue a licence of any kind on a Visa exempt.......that isn't a Visa. They won't issue the 5 year licence unless your on a Non Imm or extension, otherwise they re-issue the 2 year one again. Latter is correct procedure, but former isn't. In Many DLT's you can get a Thai DL on visa exempt or TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevensg Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 17 hours ago, overherebc said: ??? 2 years ago I open an account with Bangkok bank. While I'm there without any visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 On 4/20/2017 at 10:23 PM, overherebc said: Don't rely on everything being the same every day of your life. No matter where you live. Never Had ANY Problems at Nong Khai,Though !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 On 4/20/2017 at 9:25 PM, overherebc said: That's not Poipet or Ranong though is it? No It Isn't !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBsinter Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 On 4/20/2017 at 9:54 AM, stevenl said: Getting a DL is even possible on a visa exempt entry. " It's sad that people here post wrong information, " Anything can be done in this country, Anything, nine years here have seen so much shenanigans going on it beggers belief, there is a door for everything.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 4 hours ago, KBsinter said: Anything can be done in this country, Anything, nine years here have seen so much shenanigans going on it beggers belief, there is a door for everything.................. Some doors have a habit of slamming shut in your face when you least expect it though. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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