Did you know this?

This could be really useful for anyone driving in Thailand – or planning to use a Thai license abroad. I just came across this info, and I wanted to check if it’s still accurate. Maybe someone here can confirm?

Here’s what I read:

Starting May 1, the Department of Land Transport in Thailand announced a new update:

A new type of international driving license will be available. And this one is special—it’s valid for 3 years and recognized in 84 countries under the 1968 Vienna Convention.

Up until now, Thai international driving permits were only valid for 1 year and recognized in 101 countries, mostly under the older 1949 Geneva Convention.

This change means that:

• Thailand is stepping in line with the Vienna standard

• Thai licenses will now be accepted in countries that follow the 1968 agreement (like much of Europe)

• And Thailand may also start accepting international permits from those same Vienna countries in return

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Can anyone confirm if this is already in effect?

And has anyone already applied for the new 3-year version?

This could be a big deal for a lot of us – especially those who travel frequently or want to drive abroad without renewing every year!

Hello again every one. 🙂

I want to extend my 60 day visa exempt for another 30, is this still possible?

I don’t have a TM6 form or TDAC because when I entered Thailand it hadn’t started yet.

I was advised I might only be able to extend for 7 days, can anyone clarify?

Thanks in advance for any input.

Edited: excuse my confusion, I thought it was a sixty day visa on arrived an turns out it’s “visa exempt” thanks 🙏🏼

I fly in 4 months to thailand can i make my dtv now already or its to early?

Another smooth entry data point:

Arrived at BKK from LAX (via Manila) after being away for 2.5 months. This was my second entry on DTV and the first time flying in on DTV. I have a pretty extensive visa history - almost 9 years of continuous stay on visa exempts, tourist visas, and non-o visas.

I expected to be asked a few questions, but nope - stamped right in!

Facebook in its great wisdom isn't letting me comment on this post, so I'll answer questions here:

* No, I didn't need to present any document since my visa is the old kind - a sticker in my passport.

I'm doing a home office work for international company with office in Bangkok, under BOI. But I live in another province. In the beginning, from work had asked me to register in a Bangkok address, so I did.

As I have to change my registered address and get new TM30, can I put my real address, which is in another province than where my official work office is located?

Hello Everyone! I just got my DTV approved. Please I would like to ask if I need to book a return flight or a One way ticket is fine? I'm a Nigerian flying from Lagos Nigeria to Bangkok

Planning on doing a border bounce to activate my 2nd 6 months of my DTV tomorrow at PoiPet Cambodia. I just wanted to double check that there have not been any reports of issues doing this? Its as simple as leaving and coming back in again right? No paperwork required?

Appreciation post.

I’m happy to share that my DTV has been officially approved! 🙌

This wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support, guidance, and contributions from all of you in this amazing group.

Thank you to each and every one who took the time to help, share insights, answer questions, or simply encourage me along the way. Your collective wisdom and generosity truly made a difference.

Feeling grateful to be part of such a supportive community. Onwards and upwards! 🚀💪

#Grateful #DTVApproved #CommunitySupport

How do you translate a document to English? What is the easiest option? Thanks

Who has applied at the Thai Embassy in HCMC, Vietnam recently and is currently waiting for an update or results? 🤔

My girlfriend and me are waiting for an update and are wondering how many other people in this group are currently in the same situation here in HCMC.

We submitted our applications on May 13, the status has been on "Pending Approval" since Friday.

Just curious how many people in here are currently in the same boat. Maybe leave a comment with your submission date so that we can collect some data points. ✌️

Good luck everyone! 🙏