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Is the Department of Land Transport in Thailand open for renewing driving licenses?

Driving License Renewal Department of Land Transport COVID-19 Updates Visa and Immigration Foreigners in Thailand Phuket Booking Appointments

Jun 7, 2020

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My 2 yr driving licence is about to expire...have they opened the department of land transport offices yet or is there any news on that?  I saw on their website that it's suspended but just want to make sure...

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The Department of Land Transport in Thailand has reopened for driving license renewals, but individuals must make an appointment through their website. Confusion exists regarding the availability of services for foreigners, as different language versions of the website show conflicting information. Additionally, driving licenses expiring during the COVID-19 restrictions are reportedly automatically extended, with a grace period for renewal provided.

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Jeremy *********

I got told they will give you 1 year to renew it from expiry date. but I also got told they are doing thai peope before foreigners.welcome to Thailand

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Phill ******

yes its open but you dont need to do it untill the end of covid restrictions .

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AliJames *****

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This is all very confusing, I don't know who to belive :-/

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Sunisa ************

It's now open. You have to make booking first on their website.

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English version of website says suspended, Thai version says make a booking, I don't know if I go the Thai route if they will allow me because I'm a foreigner.

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@Sunisa ***********

can you send me a link please?

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Steve **********

Automatically extended. Dont know for how long but once restarted they said would be a grace period.

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Brian ***********

I think Phuket opens tomorrow

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A-I-*****

Not open yet.

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