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How can I extend my Thai driver license to 5 years in Pattaya?

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Nov 3, 2023
a year ago
Klaus **********
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Hallo , any advice for an agency in Pattaya to enlarge my thai driver licence up to 5 years ?

Thanks in advance
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To extend your Thai driver license to 5 years while in Pattaya, you have several options. Many recommend going directly to the Department of Land Transport (DLT) for renewal, which is a straightforward process. It’s generally advised to renew your license a day after your birthday for an additional year. Agencies such as Mots Services or All Ways Pattaya can assist, but it is noted that the process can be done cheaper by yourself for around 510 to 650 baht. Requirements typically include your current 2-year license, passport, medical certificate, and copies of necessary documents. Be aware that if you are on a tourist visa, you may only be eligible for another 2-year license.
James *********
Not sure about license, but I hear there are plenty of gals willing to enlarge YOU, for a small fee...
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Vitico ********
Does anyone know How long before expiration or how much longer after the expiration date is acceptable to renew the 2 year license to get a 5 year license?
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Luc ********
@Vitico *******
 good question!
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Zac ********
You don't need to enlarge it as enlarge means make bigger and you don't need to make it bigger, you need to renew it.

It is pretty easy to do yourself, just go to the transport office with your passport, your 2 year licence, a medical certificate from a clinic, you need 2 if you want car and motorbike, residency certificate you don't need this if you have a work permit with address in it, and copies of all above.
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Matt *******
Or just go yourself easy
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Matt *******
Manarat Soi Post office excellent for everything
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Keef ********
can renew 2 year after 1 year 1 day
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Wayne *****************
That's funny
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Klaus **********
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Yes, i got 2 years and want to renew it
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Kool *******
@Klaus *********
 as long as you are not on a tourist visa, or visa exempt stamp,when you renew you'll get a 5 year license, but if you are on a tourist visa you will only get another 2 year license.
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Bill *********
What have you got now? The 2 year license? At renewal you will get 5 year.
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Klaus **********
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Thank you for the information
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Bob **********
You don’t need a company all they do is the paperwork and take you out there do it yourself it’s simple
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Brett **********
Try All Ways Pattaya located at 8 thepresit road in Pattaya! They helped with my Thai. Driver license
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Malcolm *************
I renewed my licence for 5 years yesterday and it costs 510 baht 👍
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Dave **********
No agent needed just Google what's needed and que up,if need be they will tell you what you need. Been here 7 years and renewed twice as well as retirement Visa, all without wasting money with agencies
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Frank **********
How large do you want it? 5555
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Gardar ***************************
@Frank *********
 that what she said 🤣
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Frank **********
@Gardar **************************
 good one. 5555
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Ste *******
If you want to enlarge it, ide use a scanner and A3 paper!🤣
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Mark *******
Call the lady on this number in Pattaya, around 5,000 for bike and car 👍
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Martin *****
@Mark ******
. Do it yourself for 700 baht for Bike and car 🤣
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Mark *******
@Martin ****
 Yep I know and I do but he asked for advice so I gave him some
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Wayne *********
706baht from memory for bike and car. Did it myself
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Keef ********
@Wayne ********
 lol scammed.
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Wayne *********
@Keef *******
 if you say so

It was the office charge for 5 years.

706baht chicken feed anyway
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Keef ********
@Wayne ********
 you like being scammed. not my problem.
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Wayne *********
@Keef *******
 have you ever had the 2 year then done the 5 year renewal ? Obviously not because you don't know the price.
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Keef ********
@Wayne ********
 yes. after 1 year 1 day i can get a 5 year. and then i just renewed my 5 year after letting it expire a week then got almost 6 years on this 2nd renewal. i bet you think you are smart but nah, you are a bit thick. how does that feel to be torn down online by people who are smarter than you, wayne? i am happy my name isnt wayne. 😅 😜 😜 i know the cost. you dont....
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Wayne *********
Stupid troll goodbye
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Keef ********
first time i got the 5 year it was actually closer to 300b.... maybe you are new to Thailand. the price is higher now but you are fresh off the boat mate.
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Wayne *********
@Keef *******
 Newham or old smelly ham
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Wayne *********
@Keef *******
 wow your a real hero

Thinking your smarter

So glad my name is not keef like wtf did that come from the gutter?
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Wayne *********
@Keef *******
 shows how dumb you are if you thing 706baht for both car and bike 5 years from dot office is a scam
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Martin *****
@Wayne ********
 . Sounds about right
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Peter ******
Mots visa . They are very professional
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Martin *****
@Peter *****
. Very expensive. Easy to do your self. Much cheaper
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Rolly ************
Why? You want to enlarge. No way to enlarge it. Renewal from 2 years to five years.
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Michael ********
Mots service but you need 2 year one first only when renew can get 5 year
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Jordi ********
Around a hundred baht if you do it yourself...
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Martin *****
@Jordi *******
. A little bit more
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Martin *********
@Jordi *******
 400
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Jordi ********
@Martin ********
 not in Trat. Or the five years is more expensive than the two years. That I don't know.
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Martin *****
@Jordi *******
. I paid around 650 in Chonburi for two licenses. Car and motorbike for 6 years. Go a day after your birthday and you will get a extra year 😁
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Jordi ********
@Martin ****
 I did the whole shabam in Trat for just around a hundred (140 if im not mistaken). Watched the videos for a day, did the written test, did the practical test, got the two years. This was last year.
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Martin *****
@Jordi *******
 . You can watch the video at home for renewal . Than just the traffic light and breaking test. Job done
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Jordi ********
@Martin ****
 Good to know! Saves me six intensely boring hours :')
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Tony ******
@Jordi *******
 it was 😆 🤣 😂
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Bobby *********
There is one off beach road sec show on soi 6
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Bobby *********
Shop I ment
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Martin *****
Go a day after your birthday. You will get 6 years
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Markus **********
@Martin ****
 I just got 5 years and 8 month.

Very strange but at least good :)
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Andy *******
Mots Services
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@Andy *********
 seconded
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Daniel ************
just go to dlt and do it - pretty easy
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