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Have the Land Transport Offices in Thailand reopened for driver's license services?

Thailand Land Transport Office driver's license visa and immigration COVID-19 impact license renewal Thai driving regulations expat advice

Jan 26, 2021

5 years ago

Dobey *************

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Have they reopened Land Transport Offices yet (to get drivers license)?

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The Land Transport Offices in Thailand are currently closed for the issuance of new or renewed driver's licenses due to COVID-19 restrictions. While there are automatic extensions for expired licenses, some individuals have been able to renew theirs depending on the location. It is advisable for expats to continue using their UK licenses as advised by the offices until further notice.

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Who cares

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Andrew ********

Tge one full year has been extended by 3 months I think?

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Оливер *********

What about banglamung, are they open?

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Joseph *********

I renewed mine today in Chiang Mai. Took all of five minutes.

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Allan *********

I went into the Korat office last week to get my first Thai licence and was told they aren't issuing any licences due to Covid. Was told to simply keep using my UK licence. No mention of how long this will go on.

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Kool *******

As of a week ago Friday, no. Still closed for new, or renewed licenses.

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Malcolm *******

They have extended all expired licenses until they announce different . You can still Tax vehicles there at this time .

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Roger *******

I believe I read they are automatically giving extensions. But you should verify that.

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Steven *******

I'm not happy, I'm has expired, fukkkkkkkkk cov 19

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Kool *******

you do not have to worry unless it is more than one full year expired.

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

so

When stuff stays shut

There’s a problem

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Kool *******

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

if government facilities are shut, allowances are made for those affected.

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