Can I obtain a residence certificate in Bangkok for a driving license without a 90-day report?

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Residence certificate from Bangkok immigration for driving license.
Has anyone been able to get the residence certificate in Bangkok without having done a 90-day report? I've seen multiple previous comments saying the 90-day report is mandatory for residence certificate.
My situation is that I make frequent short trips overseas, so I'm never in Thailand for more than 90 days at a time.

-If it makes any difference; I'm Australian citizen on spouse of Thai citizen visa, and have yellow house book & pink ID card. 
-Driving license office said I can use yellow house book & pink ID card instead of residence certificate as proof of address, but then driving license will only be valid in Bangkok, not other provinces.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion centers around whether an expat can obtain a residence certificate in Bangkok without having completed a 90-day report, given that they frequently leave Thailand before the 90 days is complete. Some comments emphasize that a 90-day report is usually mandatory for obtaining the residence certificate, while others suggest that a yellow house book can serve as proof of residence instead. Participants also clarify that driving licenses issued in Thailand are valid nationwide, contrary to the notion that a license could be restricted to Bangkok if a yellow house book is used.

Henrik ***** · Answer

Be aware that there may be several months until you can get a appointment for a driving test.

If only staying less than 90 days, just use a International drivers license from you home country, since that is valid for up to 90 days / stay.

Nongnuch ******** · Answer

if you hold a yellow house book, you don't need a residence certificate. The yellow housebook is a substitute for the residence cert

Andy ******** · Answer

Driving licences are valid throughout Thailand and not limited to a province.  I think that bit of information was lost in translation or made up on the spot.

Kev ********* · Answer

From what you state about driving licence only being valid in 1 province, either you've been misinformed or misinterpreted what you've been told. My first licences were issued in Bkk then, on expiry, re-issued in Rayong.

Ian ********* · Answer

I would take a copy of the last entry stamp in your passport. Assuming that was dated <90 days ago, should be a sufficient replacement for the 90 day report and justification for why you don’t have one. Take all other docs too….. ‘belt and braces’ 😉….. as another person said, I’ve never heard of a Driving Licence being only valid in another province either

Jae ******* · Answer

I still don't have a car or bike licence, despite fully passing both tests because I couldn't stay in Thailand for 90 days to get a certificate of residency... so yes you do need one unfortunately.

Ruud ****************** · Answer

If you are never 90 days in Thailand; each time you enter the country a new 90days starts; so if it’s true you never stay longer than 89 days you don’t have to worry about

Brandon ************ · Answer

There's no way to get a residence certificate in Bangkok without a 90 day report.

I've also never heard of a license that's only good in one province.  I'm not sure that's even a thing.  Many DLT will accept a yellow house book as proof of residence and will issue a regular drivers license based on that.

You can find out if the Australian embassy offers residence verification but most embassies have stopped offering this.

Personally I just went to a different province (Chiang Mai) to get my drivers license since I knew I could get a residence certificate there.

Can I obtain a residence certificate in Bangkok for a driving license without a 90-day report?

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