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How can I renew my expired Thai driving license if I'm currently outside of Thailand?

Thai Driving License License Renewal Expired License Immigration Procedures Bangkok Driving License Office

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Hi Seniors 

My Thai Driving licence expired on 12 Dec 2020. I will not be able to return back to Thai in the next few months. I have searched from Google.  DTS stop renewing licences till further notice?? 

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The discussion revolves around the renewal process for an expired Thai driving license, which expired on December 12, 2020. Community members confirm that it can be renewed up to one year after expiration without fines, but after that period, the holder must start over with all tests, including a driving test. It was also noted that renewing a license in Bangkok may require an appointment with a wait time of around three months, and additional requirements such as eye tests and a declaration from Immigration may apply.

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Just did mine 6 months late. Or if you wait for 12months you re test. You also have to do all the eye tests and go sit through a 1 hour video that you have to book in advance costs 200bt you need that for the application to renew and I had to get a declaration from Immigration to say I lived where I live. All got more complicated than last time.

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Oreilly **************

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Henry *********

Henry *********

In Bangkok there's an appointment system and you have to wait around 3 months. As

says you can renew up to 1 year after expiry. After that, it's starting again from scratch.

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Kool *******

Kool *******

One year after, and the fine is bt100. If longer than that, then you must start over, taking all the tests, including driving test.

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Garrett ***********

Garrett ***********

What? There is no fine...

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Kool *******

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@Garrett **********

oh, you are right. That was when I was later with my yearly registration on my motorbike.

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Garrett ***********

Garrett ***********

Yepp, 2 months before or 1 year after it expires you can renew it.

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Colin *******

Colin *******

Can renew up to 1year after expire

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Zabel ******************

Zabel ******************

You will have a year to renewal

After it expire.

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