Hi All....need a bit of advice please. Recently arrived in Nonthaburi with a view to retirement. Tried to open a bank account but told I need a certificate of residence. I am staying with a friend so we went to the Immigration in Nonthaburi and with no problem at all they issued a small piece of paper which was stamped and I assumed this was what was needed . Duly went back to Bangkok Bank who seemed quite happy with this and opened a bank account for me.
Today I have been to the transport place to apply for a Thai driving licence. All went well, watched the video and passed all the tests. So far so good....but....they would not accept this small piece of paper as proof of residence. Showed me an A4 piece of paper as an example with photo etc and stamped. They will not issue my licence until I go back with this proof of residence
M y question after all that is where do I get this from...immigration or the British Embassy? Advice appreciated
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, recently relocated to Nonthaburi for retirement, faced difficulties obtaining a Thai driving license due to inadequate proof of residence. Despite receiving a small piece of paper from immigration that the bank accepted for opening an account, the driving license authority required a specific format. Comments from other expats confirm that one needs to visit the immigration office with a passport photo and proof of living arrangements to obtain the required official Certificate of Residence, which is usually issued promptly for a fee.
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