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Can I extend a temporary Thai driving license to a regular one with a DTV visa?
Just wanted to report that I managed to extend a 2 year temporary Thai driving license into a regular 5 year Thai driving license based on holding a DTV visa today in Chiang Mai. Wasn‘t sure they would let me. Happy they did - as I was growing tired of getting a new license every 2 years.
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A user reported successfully extending their 2-year temporary Thai driving license to a regular 5-year license while holding a DTV visa in Chiang Mai. They expressed relief at not having to renew every 2 years. Comments from others revealed varying experiences, with one noting a typical 2-year license leading to a 5-year upon renewal, while another mentioned only receiving a temporary 2-year license in Phuket.
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Sebastian *******
Good on you mate, I just extended it in Phuket and only got a temporary 2 year licence.
David **********
Normally you get a 2 year license, then automatically 5 years when you renew, that's what happened to me anyway
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@David *********
Only, when on a long-term visa. Otherwise you would just get another 2 year license.David **********
@Frank-Steven **********
I would think 5 years is a long term visa, or is that looked at differently?Activity
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