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Can I renew my Thai driver's license using a passport of a different nationality?

Thai Driver's License Visa Requirements Passport Issues License Renewal Procedures Expat Life in Thailand

Jan 18, 2021

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Need to renew my Thai driver's license. I did the license with my Aussie passport, but I use my UK passport for this stay. Can I renew my Thai driver's license with a passport of different nationality?

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The user asks if they can renew their Thai driver's license using their UK passport instead of their original Australian passport. The conversation discusses various related issues, including whether license renewals are currently being processed, the impact of visa type on license eligibility, and the specific requirements for renewing an expired license.

Sascha *******

Actually you cannot extend now as the authority is closed. There is a 3 month exception right now.

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Sascha *******

Instead of "Klugscheißern" see, that I answered first. Mentioned Phang Nga later in the post. Yes I am.

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Sascha *******

I thought this rules applies nation wide... Bangkok

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Reiner *********

you guess it's funny....

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Giorgio ******

@Reiner ********

He guesses !!🤔🤣

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Sascha *******

Reiner Buechel where is mentioned Phuket in the initial post?

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Reiner *********

so again.. Are you in Thailand

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Reiner *********

... Funny again?.. Or is he talking about an other Provinces 555

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Reiner *********

wrong... Not on Phuket.. Just did it.... Are you living hers?

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Shannon ********

If you already have the driver's license and it expires. Do you have to physically do the driving test and pc test again or is there a service to just pay? To renew?

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Reiner *********

@Shannon *******

no... If you renew it in less this one year NOT

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@Reiner ********

thks buddy

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Bob **********

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your good for a year but with lockdown could be longer

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Stuart *********

Not sure about the passport change issue, but I think you’ll find they aren’t doing renewals at the moment. A friend who tried recently was told to come back in February. Phuket office that is.

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Reiner *********

No I live here and got... Only if you want tgs have new/ first you will have to wait

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same in Bkk

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Good to know thanks. Looks like Phang Nga is doing renewal as I just read and asked another post:

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Andrew *********

Think it is the type of visa which determines the type of license,got only a two year one as was on tourist visa.

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Andrew *********

Now am on retirement visa got two year licence,next one will be for 5 years.

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Dave **********

@Andrew ********

held a Thai License for twenty years with a Retirement Visa,

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what visa are you on??

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That's what I thought, but I am currently on my 2nd two years temp license. I have no idea why and I didn't think of asking about it until I finished my renewal last time....

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Ralph ***********

Maybe they know your driving behavior? 😉

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Bobby ********

Andrew Arulraj. First licence is always two years. When you renew it goes to five

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