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How can I apply for a Thai driving license with a UK license and a 5-year DTV?

Leonard ********
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Hi all. I have just been awarded a 5 yesr DTV. As a UK driving licence holder, how can I apply to get a driving licence for a car in Thailand? I currently ride a 160cc scooter on an International Driving Permit. Thanks
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A user has been awarded a 5-year DTV visa and is seeking advice on applying for a Thai driving license. They currently hold a UK driving license and use an International Driving Permit for a scooter. The discussion revolves around the process of obtaining a driving license in Thailand, with various comments sharing personal experiences, bureaucratic challenges with banks for visa extensions, and the required documents for immigration. Users emphasize the importance of having a signed and stamped bank statement, current transactions documented on the bank book, and the variable experiences between different immigration offices.
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Jeffery *************
Jeffery *************
I order a year’s statement a couple of weeks before renewal. on the day of my renewal i go to the bank in the morning to get the statement, update my bank book, AND get a letter certifying my current balance. my immigration office requires to-the-day proof. pia but it is what it is
Reg ***********
Reg ***********
Just done mine asked for a 12 month statement 7 days before cost 100 baht and a wait for 5 days ,collected it on the day of my visa renewal I deposited 100 baht then requested a 6 month statement another 100 baht but it all tied in for immigration so no problem ,that was bangkok bank ,im changing to kasikorn because they will provide 12 months with no messing around 🙂
Billy ********
Billy ********
I got mine friday bangkok bank no problem s
Göran *********
Göran *********
It is the same in Khon Kaen, but they accept a six-month statement plus signed copies of the Passbook's last twelve months' transactions.
Bob **********
Bob **********
Try getting it from the app a print it out, but October is a lot farther out than 5 days what’s the problem??
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Willism69_ . . . .most banks need one week in order to get the 12-months statement from their headquarter main branch in Bangkok. You should have asked your bank. You have pleanty of time left until 16th October. Theearliest date you can apply for the new 1-year extension of stay is September 16. So relax, order the 12-months statement showing 12 months of transfers from abroad of a minimum of 65,000 THB, month for month not missing a single month, from your Thai bank. The statement dos not need to be actual on the day you apply. You could order it from your bank on September 10th. ATTENTION: the printouts from your banking App will NOT be accepted by Immigration, so PLEASE IGNORE EVERY ADVICE that tells you to print the statements from your phone or computer!
Ken ************
Ken ************
But everyone says so easy to do yourself , why would you bother
Willi*****
Willi*****
Ken Hutchinson because it's not easy.
Ken ************
Ken ************
Willism69_ I know I was joking I use an agent for many reasons as no stress it's worth the cost and supports Thai jobs
Becky *******
Becky *******
I get mine from Bkk Bank online
Willi*****
Willi*****
Becky Rabel can't get 12 month statement online.If I could I would not have made this post.Wake up ffs 🙄
Kevin **************
Kevin **************
Should have gone a few days earlier??
Seth ********
Seth ********
I literally walked into my local branch and they printed me out everything on the spot
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Seth Taylor my SCB branch would print a 1-year statement on the same day. But most other banks need ONE WEEK because they have to order it from their headquarter in Bangkok
Seth ********
Seth ********
Nongnuch Kamdee fair enough, in all honesty I got mine in about 15mins but im begining to think its because I'm a Non B visa,
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Seth Taylor the visa-type has no bearing in this. It is a technical matter of the bank, and has nothing to do with Immigration or your visa or your stay permit
Dave ******
Dave ******
Can't you get it off the website up to date?
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Dave Owen ATTENTION: the printouts from your banking App will NOT be accepted by Immigration, so PLEASE IGNORE EVERY ADVICE that tells you to print the statements from your phone or computer!
Dave ******
Dave ******
Nongnuch Kamdee how did I get mine then. Phone printouts or screenshots don't work but computer printouts did, so long as all the details are in the heading. I have just completed this.
Brook ********
Brook ********
It’s your own fault for remaining with Bangkok Bank.
Andrew ********
Andrew ********
most banks offer online statements same day. Bangkok bank does i know amd others too.
BluePassio**********
BluePassio**********
You can request a statement through the app which is sent to you by email, print out and take to your bank and they will authorize it
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
BluePassionfruit5536 ATTENTION: the printouts from your banking App will NOT be accepted by Immigration, so PLEASE IGNORE EVERY ADVICE that tells you to print the statements from your phone or computer!
Ally ************
Ally ************
You need the statements for the period up to your date of application.. not to the date your current stamp expires.. meaning if you are applying for your extension 30 days before.. which is around 16 Sep.. then you should only need 11 months' statements.. my branch of BB can print the last 6 months statements at the counter for a fee of 100 baht.. but need 5 working days to supply earlier statements.. so i would order the older stats i require in early Sep.. then go into the branch the day before i intend to visit immigration to file my application.. and get the more recent stats along with the bank certificate.. however, if you have a bank book detailing all your transactions (without any combined entries) then you should only need stats covering the seasoning period.. in my case the 2-months leading up to my application.. i renewed mine last week in CM and went armed with all 12-months stats just in case.. but they only needed 2-months.. photocopies of all pages of the bank book and sight of book itself.. updated to the day prior to my visit was acceptable.. though i accept different immigration offices may have different rules!
Malcolm **********
Malcolm **********
it doesn't help for this extension but unlike some banks that have to get the 12 month statement from head office (I don't understand why) Kasikorn can print them at any branch. My funds are in a Pattaya branch and I just go to the Khon Kaen branch and get the 12 month statement plus letter from that branch without having to order anything (just walk in and ask for it) on route to Immigration for my extension. Maybe you should think about changing banks for the next year.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Malcolm Whitlock 💯 %
Grant ***********
Grant ***********
Escalate with the bank
Willi*****
Willi*****
Grant Wilkinson tried that for 5 months when they froze my account for 5 months.Hundreds of emails,Whatsapp messages,BKK Bank app messages.Achieved nothing,.Never try that again !
Bruce ********
Bruce ********
Nothing new go and explain it to immigration they will give you the required time ...no good asking here
Willi*****
Willi*****
Bruce Taylor tried that at 2 offices in Phuket Town and Patong.Different answers ,different offices,even different individual officers.Wasted many many hours in taxis and waiting in queues for an interview.Still clear as mud.Thats why I thought about saving another couple of days of my life and ask people for their own experiences and advice,which I am happy to say I have received 👍 👌
Gray *******
Gray *******
Print statements from the web app and ask the bank to stamp them, or ask immigration to accept the web app printed statements.

Bangkok bank’s system is antiquated.

Be sure to file a complaint with the bank.
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Gray Allen ATTENTION: the printouts from your banking App will NOT be accepted by Immigration, so PLEASE IGNORE EVERY ADVICE that tells you to print the statements from your phone or computer!
Gray *******
Gray *******
Nongnuch Kamdee Not true, the immigration I used accepted those print outs a couple years ago.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Gray Allen not allowed to screenshot or print from the app.Also the App only shows transactions made using the App ,nothing else,useless.
Keith ************
Keith ************
Willism69_ you can get full statements from the app that show every transaction.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Keith Livingston no I can't.Doesnt show any ATM,Card purchases or transfers from overseas.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Keith Livingston yessss,but not for Oct 1st until October 16th.That is my whole point!
Willi*****
Willi*****
Keith Livingston and then Dept of Immigration says where is your statement from Oct 1st to Oct 16th.Bank does not issue such a statement 🤬
Gray *******
Gray *******
Willism69_ A future bank statement is impossible
Willi*****
Willi*****
Keith Livingston but not up to the date of my visa extension,which was my whole point !🙄
Keith ************
Keith ************
They email a pdf.
Steve *********
Steve *********
That have a report called Credit Advice. It will show all foreign transactions over a year period. It can be done in an hour. The clerk you talk to nah not know about it, but it can be done at the branch you opened your account at. Immigration accepts this report.
Jesper *******
Jesper *******
Letter and statements can be 7days before the date of application but the bank book have to be updated to the same day.....get the first 6mths of statements from the app received from email and visit the branch for the letter and later 6 mths of statements (bkk bank can issue the 6mths and letter on the same day)....pls bring along the first 6mths statements for the bank staff to be stamped.....officers i met at bkk CW branch need to see the stamp on the statements....although some are lucky that they meet officers that doesn't require the stamp...updating your bank book that have no transactions on the date of application will only show previous date ....please make a small withdrawal or depoist to have the book shows latest transactions on the day of application.....ensure all docs are ready instead of running in and out of immigration ...good luck
Steve *********
Steve *********
Colin ********
Colin ********
Talk to Thai Visa Centre
Willi*****
Willi*****
Why is what should be an extremely routine process such a messy one.Just allow us to obtain a 12 month statement on the date of visa extension.Too easy ? 🙄
John **********
John **********
Normally the statements and guarantee letter from the bank can be up to 7 days old and you just update the bank book on the day. Which immigration office is not allowing this?
Alistair *******
Alistair *******
@John *********
I had a similar issue with the Immigration Office in Ubon Ratchathani a few weeks ago.

I got my bank statement endorsed by Kasikorn bank the day before and Immigration would not accept it. They said the bank statement must be endorsed and signed by the bank on the same day I was making my application.

To be fair this is stated in the handout I had previously been given but I had read in this forum the bank letter and statement is good for seven days, which is not the case.
Willi*****
Willi*****
@John *********
Phuket office want it on the same day as my extension,not 7 days later..Have to do live Line camera interview walking around my house as well.Standing in front of my letterbox with my house number on it.Why is what should be an extremely routine process such a messy one.Just allow us to obtain a 12 month statement on the date of visa extension.Too easy ? 🙄
Sue **********
Sue **********
Willism69_ not according to tge actual list on their site. For 1 year extension the statement may be up to 7 days old. Just look here:

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Willi*****
Willi*****
Sue Heimchen my immigration officer must have gotten out of the wrong side of the bed that morning,determined to make everything as difficult as possible.Captain Grumpy 🙄
John **********
John **********
Willism69_ also odd if they are only allowing you to apply on the day your extension is due. That doesn't leave a lot of latitude.
@Stuart ********
can you shed any light on this? Is phuket immigration really this restrictive?
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
The statement can be up to 7 days old. The bank book must be updated that day. In the case where the bank no longer issues bank books then the “cover page” printed from the app and an ATM Receipt that day will suffice. SCB (and possibly others) allow you to request 12 month statements from the app that are emailed to you. A print of those statements is acceptable.
Patrick ***********
Patrick ***********
I had it in 20 minutes at bbl
Patrick ***********
Patrick ***********
Cha am.no problem
Willi*****
Willi*****
Patrick Deloddere bbl ? An up to date 12 month statement? Nobody I know has achieved this,congratulations 👍 👌 👏
Keith ************
Keith ************
Willism69_ just request the statement from the app. It usually comes within a few hours. Get the letter from the bank in person. I do it this way in Phuket every year.
Gerar ********
Gerar ********
For Bangkok Bank

Ask for a 12 month transaction statement. (Can take up to 7 days)

Then a day before the extension application get a month transaction statement and the certificate from the bank which are then signed and stamped.

Put the 2 transaction statements together. (Make sure that they overlap)

This is done for Immigration.
Stuart ***********
Stuart ***********
Last year, I downloaded and printed the 12 month statements myself and took them to Bkk bank, where they provided everything else for Hua Hin immigration. My extension is due again in a couple of weeks, so I will see if it was just luck!
Gerar ********
Gerar ********
Don’t forget that the signed and stamped statement and certificate are only good for 7 days.
Alistair *******
Alistair *******
Gerar Teuben the Immigration Office in Ubon Ratchathani insists that the stamped statement and certificate are dated the same day you make your application, so bank visit in the morning, Immigration Office visit in the afternoon.
Gerar ********
Gerar ********
Officially it’s good for 7 days but as always, every immigration office has their own special rules.
Stuart ***********
Stuart ***********
Gerar Teuben I go to immigration immediately after my visit to the bank.
Robert ********
Robert ********
Bangkok bank is up to 10 days for statement. I order about 15 days before visa renewal and then pick it up the afternoon before. Get the letter, updated bank book and another statement from the bank itself for the missing days on the 1 year.
Laurie ******
Laurie ******
Robert Lummis Bangkok Bank, (Robinson)Buriram .15mins
Sebastian ********
Sebastian ********
I have used Bangkok Bank for 10 years with no problems. Ask them for a yearly statement dated from the date of your last application. This can be done in Sept. Then the day before or on the day, go to the bank to get your confirmation letter of account and a 6 month statement which is done immediately. That is the year covered and job done.
Brian *******
Brian *******
Sebastian Barrow ...That is exactly what I do with no issues todate. The only other thing I do is update my Bank Passbook at that final bank visit. Immigration have wanted to see that in the Immigration Office I attend. Easy until they change it one day maybe. ?
Sebastian ********
Sebastian ********
Yes. It does entail 2 visits but your first visit can be any time from now. Your 6 month statement covers the gap.

And yes, you can get that statement and the letter on the second visit.

I tend to give them a piece of paper with the requirements and dates on the first visit then they will be ready for you on the second.

Has worked perfectly for me over the years.
MagicalR********
MagicalR********
Sebastian Barrow pretty sure you don't live or report in Bangkok though.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Sebastian Barrow thanks 🙏
Willi*****
Willi*****
Sebastian Barrow so,go to the bank twice? And can I get an up to date statement on the day of my extension?🤫
Jim *********
Jim *********
Willism69_ yes. You go to the bank about two weeks before you plan to go to immigration and request a one year bank statement and letter, then go back when it’s ready and get a bank letter. You need to do a small transaction on the day that you apply and update your bank book and make a copy of that page along with the account name page then go to immigration. In Phuket I make an appointment online. I have to go back a day or two later to pick up my passport and then go to the other office after making a copy of my new extension of permission to stay in the Kingdom and apply for a re entry permit. Done for another year… I have been with Bangkok Bank for 20 years now. I used to be able to deposit money into my account with the US ACH Banking system, but things have changed. I heard that it can be done again but I haven’t got it to work.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Jim McGowan froze my account for 5 months which caused me great stress and problems.Then one day,it was open again.No reasons,explanations or apologies ever offered or given.
Kevin **********
Kevin **********
Last time I did mine Jomtien Immigration could care less they wanted a signed memo from the bank listing the monthly foreign deposits but you have to get statement for bank to write memo.
Denis *********
Denis *********
Kevin. EXACTLY !!!! and Bangkok bank will not do it.
William ******
William ******
Denis Paradis they just completed mine on Thursday so it’s up to your branch
Kevin **********
Kevin **********
Well I now have LTR but they did it for me in 2025. That sucks.
Colin **********
Colin **********
Order a 11 month for 1st Oct. On the day get the 16 days
Willi*****
Willi*****
Colin Chaffers last 16 days from the app will be accepted by Immigration?🤔
Colin **********
Colin **********
Willism69_ probably not
Colin **********
Colin **********
Willism69_ its not there concern and probably other banks operate differently, its up to you to sort out.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Colin Chaffers then why doesn't Immigration Department know this? They want me to bring it on the same day,which is impossible.
Colin **********
Colin **********
Willism69_ the point is 12 statements our sent out from Bangkok so need up to 5 working days to arrive.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Colin Chaffers Why is what should be an extremely routine process such a messy one.Just allow us to obtain a 12 month statement on the date of visa extension.Too easy ? 🙄Why is what should be an extremely routine process such a messy one.Just allow us to obtain a 12 month statement on the date of visa extension.Too easy ? 🙄
Willi*****
Willi*****
Colin Chaffers will they accept an emailed copy from the bank? I know,I know,every office has different rules.Each officer has own rules depending on whether they like your appearance or not.Ive been told all that 100 times already.
Colin **********
Colin **********
Willism69_ I've never tried, I've always got the original from the bank.
Mark *********
Mark *********
well, sounds like Bangkok Bank. I did read someone who went to the Bangkok immigration office and was allowed to submit the copy provided by the application of the statements. I will tell you in Chiang Mai that probably will not fly.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Why is what should be an extremely routine process such a messy one.Just allow us to obtain a 12 month statement on the date of visa extension.Too easy ? 🙄
Stuart ***********
Stuart ***********
Mark Schultz I did that last year in Hua Hin at Bkk bank, so it's definitely possible. I would give it a try.
MagicalR********
MagicalR********
Let me guess ... Bangkok Bank?
Don **********
Don **********
MagicalRhino1955 I use Bangkok Bank. And I can download the statements and print them off anytime I want. So I'm not sure what you are referring too
Sandy **********
Sandy **********
Don Crawford me too no problem
MagicalR********
MagicalR********
Don Crawford your downloaded statement will not be accepted at immigration (at least not in CW). They want a full year statement from the bank (or 3 months if you apply for your first extension of stay), max. 7 days old AND a copy of your bank book updated (with a transaction) on the day of your application.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Don Crawford and they will not provide a statement from Oct 1st till Oct 16th which I also require.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Don Crawford they will not allow 12 month bank statements.That is what I am talking about 🙄
Allan *******
Allan *******
Don Crawford so why doesn't that bank tell its customers that, cos all i read is it will take 7 to 8 days cos it has to come via bkk. I joined krungsri bank 23 y ago i wait 10 to 15 mins.

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