hackjam Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Its almost a year since I got my first Motorcycle 1 year license. I presume my next license will be a 5 year one?? Does anyone have a checklist of what I need/where I need to go to renew my license? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Depends on what visa you have for a 5 year one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Are you sure its not a 2 year licence ?You will need a "long term" visa or extension of stay to get a 5 year licence no need for medical certificate but you'll most likely have to do reaction and eyesight tests + maybe watch a video ,copies of passport ,visa, and residence certificate.You get the licence from the DLT(Department of Land Transportation) same place you got the 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) You will need: 1. A 'resident certificate from your immigration office. 2. Your passport and a copy 3. A medical certificate 4. The expiring licence. Apply for your licence at your local Department of Land Transport. Very easy. My last one only took about 30 mins. No tests. No videos. Edited July 16, 2017 by Moonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, Moonlover said: You will need: 1. A 'resident certificate from your immigration office. 2. Your passport and a copy 3. A medical certificate 4. The expiring licence. Apply for your licence at your local Department of Land Transport. Very easy. My last one only took about 30 mins. No tests. No videos. Ubon you have the video..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, transam said: Ubon you have the video..... I'm not in Ubon. Edited July 16, 2017 by Moonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Just now, Moonlover said: I'm not in Ubon. Areas have their own rules...Just pointing out Ubon's...EVERYONE, even if they have been driving for 50 years has to watch the vid.....I was told it was the directive of the new gov to try and reduce road casualties, which of course it will not....We in the class had to sign a book saying we watched it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 What tests they make you do does seem to be dependent in the alignment if the planets,moon phase and whether the official you have to deal with is having a "bad hair day" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackjam Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) I have retirement visa. What would be the best time/day to go, here in Pattaya? Edited July 16, 2017 by hackjam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchfriis Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 If it is not too far, I would take a trip to the DLT office and ask them the questions you are asking here. Then you get it from the horse's mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I have retirement visa. What would be the best time/day to go, here in Pattaya?With retirement visa you should get the 5 year licence The DLT opens at 8am be there for 8am there will already be lots waiting but the que doesn't start till they open the office doors.Remember to have your "certificate of residence" ,copies of passport ,visa and old licence...in Pattaya they most likelywill make you do the eyesight and reaction tests,no need for medical certificate for the 5 year licence.If you go (shortly) after the licence has expired you will (allegedly)gain an extra year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackjam Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 OK, went to Immigration today with copies of passport, visa and old license, also needed 2 passport photos, and promptly obtained a residence cert, all told, was there no more than 20 min. So tomorrow I plan to go to DLT, armed with residence cert, old license and Passport. Will I need photocopies also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Yes take copies...but if you forget one there are a row of shops just outside the DLT entrance..they won't make copies for you inside.How much did immigration charge for the certificate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackjam Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 300 Baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackjam Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Went today but they wanted Medical cert also. So back tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Went today but they wanted Medical cert alsoWell thats unusual ,they didn't require medical certificate for my 5 year, things must have changed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackjam Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Yes, had to go get medical cert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Did they specify that the medical cert needs to come form a government hospital? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 On 16.7.2017 at 0:26 PM, johng said: Are you sure its not a 2 year licence ? Yep, since March 2015 the temporary licenses are valid for two years. I suggest the thread starter checks the date on his license. One way or the other something is wrong with the opening post. You would not get a new 5yr license if the temporary is only one year old. I guess the DLT officer didn't even care to look at your license before sending you away for the medical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 4 hours ago, johng said: Well thats unusual ,they didn't require medical certificate for my 5 year, things must have changed ? In Phuket, the requirement for a medical cert has existed for many years. 49 minutes ago, stubuzz said: Did they specify that the medical cert needs to come form a government hospital? Usually any clinic can give you such a medical report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, eisfeld said: In Phuket, the requirement for a medical cert has existed for many years. Same for me. At the end of June I converted my temporary MC license to the 5yr (in fact almost 6yr). The only thing I "forgot" was the medical. As far as I remember the medical is only waived for the 5yr to 5yr. (just too lazy to look up the rules now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) It seems I remembered incorrectly first 5 year licence does require a medical certificate renewal of 5 years does not...my apologies for giving incorrect information should have referenced this instead of my dodgy memory. thai license Checklist.pdf thai license Checklist.pdf thai license Checklist.pdf Edited July 19, 2017 by johng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackjam Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 So went today with Medical cert and got new license, which is 5 years plus-five years and about 9 months, to my date of next birthday after 5 years. A correction to opening post, the first license I got, upon completion of test, was in fact a 2 year temporary license, not 1 year. Sorry for confusion. Total cost was 300 for residency cert, 150 for medical cert and 405 for license=855 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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