Can I convert my 2-year Thai driver's license to a 5-year license while in Hua Hin in April?

Nov 17, 2023
a year ago
Rick ********
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My 2 year Thai drivers licence expires in September. I will be in Hua Hin in April can I convert it to a 5 year then?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual inquired about the possibility of converting their 2-year Thai driver's license to a 5-year license while visiting Hua Hin in April. Comments clarified that conversion is possible depending on visa status. A valid license can be renewed up until it expires, and typically, holders of long-term visas such as retirement visas can apply for a 5-year license, while those on a tourist or visa-exempt status may only receive a 2-year license.
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Bob **********
Yes
Rick ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you guys for all comments. Looks like a 2 year extension.
Taz **********
Depends on your visa status for 5 year licence

If you arrive on VISA exempt or tourist visa you will only get a 2 year licence

Long term visa like retirement you can get a 5 year licence
Milan ********
@Taz *********
also ed visa works
Taz **********
@Milan *******
yes, has to be long term

I had a 5 year licence & when I renewed it about 5 years ago I was on a 6 month METV (tourist visa

They only gave me 2 years due ti being on a tourist visa at that time
Ross ***********
ive had three renewals and they have only given me two years each time but now I have a retirement visa apparently the next time I can get a five year which is dew February, I guess it's who serves you at the counter maybe lucky
Milan ********
@Ross **********
without visa or on tourist visa, only 2yr
Ross ***********
Phil ******
@Rick *******
if after than expiry then yes
Kool *******
Not sure you can renew it 5 months in advance.
Andy ********
If you have a long term visa you can. On Tourist and visa exempt entries you remain on the 2 year.
Rick ********
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Licence is current until 29th August 2024
Richard *********
@Rick *******
earliest u can renew is June 1st 2024 to a 5 year

I assume ur on a non o or b visa

NOTE; if u renew a day after it expires u will get almost 6 years :-)
Andrew ***********
@Rick *******
you have until then and one upto one year after. Depending on your visa if can get 5 years or not.
Tom ********
Only if it expired morexthen 1 year you need to do everything new
John ********
Tom ********
John ********
@Tom *******
morexthen was confusing to me but I get it. There’s a neat option here in FB, you can edit a post
Marc ********
@Tom *******
Do you know what is the earliest I can renew it?
Andrew ***********
@Marc *******
I believe 3 month before
Marc ********
Bobby *********
Yes you can
Tom ********
Yes
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