How can I obtain a residency certificate in Thailand without official rental documentation?

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May 3, 2017

8 years ago

Cookie ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi guys, this is not a Visa related post, but I'm wondering if anyone has a solution to this problem.

I would like to get my Thai driving licence for car and motorcycle. I have both licences in my country (Australia) as well as an IDP.

I am here on a Non-O 12 month multi entry visa and I live with my missus (Korat area).

Here's where it gets a little convoluted. She is renting a house but is not under any contract, just a local cash agreement, and as such has no paperwork or documents. Her house book is for another location where her family home is, but not in this area...

I need to get a residency certificate (2), but am having trouble proving where I actually live. Any solutions?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks advice on acquiring a Thai driving license while facing challenges in proving residency due to informal rental arrangements. They have both car and motorcycle licenses from Australia and an International Driving Permit (IDP), but need a residency certificate for their application. The conversation reveals that the user was able to eventually acquire the residence certificate by presenting a rental contract created with their partner, despite the lack of standard documentation. There are also discussions covering the process and fees associated with obtaining a Thai driving license, such as passing tests and various requirements from the Department of Land Transport.

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Cookie ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ooooh! So at some point I'll have to drive expired licenses to get the 5yr one... Lol good system Haha!

7 years ago

Steve *******

Just get a lift the day after it expires.

7 years ago

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Steve *******

Tod *********

Glad to hear it all worked out

@Coo***

, (y)

Here's a bit of trivia you might or might not know. When the 2 year temporary licenses expire and you go to switch to the 5 year permanent one; the 2 year temp ones need to be expired :O . If you go before they expire, all they'll give you is another 2 year temp one :O Strange huh?

7 years ago

Cookie ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Another update, now have both car and motorcycle licenses, everything went fairly smoothly with that cert in hand...

7 years ago

Cookie ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Just figured I would update this post with some results.

I got the residence certificate today at Korat immigration.

I did the "rental contract" with my missus and used that as proof of my residence, it worked no questions asked.

Well, they did initially ask for the house book but I showed the contract and she asked if i was renting, to which I said yes, and all ended well no problems at all...

It cost 500thb and no receipt was given. I didnt feel like saying anything about that. Also I saw on the desk several other certificates, each had a 500thb note attached, so I can only assume that this money does not go directly into their pockets, so thats something at least.