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Can I get a new Thai driving license if I lost my original, or do I have to retake the driving test?

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Nov 18, 2022

2 years ago

Brian *********

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Back home in Thailand finally but I can't find my thai driving licence, can I just get a new one from the driving centre or will I need to do my test again 😫 

Thanks

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The individual is seeking advice on obtaining a new Thai driving license after losing the original. Responses suggest first filing a police report and exploring options through the DLT app to retrieve a digital copy if available. Some comments indicate that they may have to retake the driving test due to the expiration of the original license. Overall, the community provides support and suggested steps to navigate this issue.

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Back home…ok 🤦🏼‍♂️

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Bob **********

You’ll do your test again

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Barry **********

Is the test hard

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Brian *********

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@Barry *********

no not really better to read up on there signs

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Brian *********

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I will be now, just found it expired June 22🙄

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Brandon ************

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I think the grace period was increased to 2 years during covid but might be back to one year. Guess you'll find out when you go to DLT 😅

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Brian *********

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@Brandon ***********

hoping its just a new card😏

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Bob **********

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yes they made me watch the movie and take the practicality test no driving

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Brian *********

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try on Monday and see, cheers

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You might find your license on here.

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Peter ****************

After clicking this, your original drivers license pops up. This is even good enough to show police. Good luck !!

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Peter ****************

Okay

. Just for our knowledge, (and my curiosity 😉) please let us know here if you succeeded, ha ha.

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Peter ****************

Yep

. Just dowload the app and let the wife help. The son of my girlfriend helped me.

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Brian *********

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@Peter ***************

perfect thanks for that have a nice weekend

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@Peter ***************

thanks I will get my wife onto it hopefully that gets me by👍🙏

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Peter ****************

@Brian ********

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Peter ****************

If you have some kind of copy, maybe you can still register in the DLT App. (Ask Thai to help)

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Michael *********

need to file a police report 1st then go and ask what else you need to take to get a new one

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@Michael ********

ok thanks all go do that Michael 👍

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