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What agencies in Bangkok can assist with TM30, residence certificate, and obtaining a Thai driving license?
Oct 11, 2024
2 years ago
Kay *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello all, can you please recommend an agency in Bangkok who can get me my TM30, certificate of residence and Thai driving licence please, many thanks, kind regards, Kay x. Have DTV VISA
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion centers around recommendations and advice for obtaining a TM30, certificate of residence, and Thai driving license in Bangkok. It includes various suggestions from community members, such as contacting immigration directly, requesting assistance from landlords for the TM30, and options for doing the process independently. Additionally, several agencies are mentioned, including Nova International Law Firm and One Stop Visa Service in Pattaya, with emphasis on the ease of handling these processes personally to avoid unnecessary costs.
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Paul **********
can anyone recommend a good visa agent in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai please.
Paul ***************
I went to one in Soi 6 pattaya the did a good job
Tore *********
I did it myself, its very very easy. Don’t waste your time and money with agents…
Divya **********
Not sure about Bangkok, but in Pattaya "One Stop Visa Service" (
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is good. They'll take care of everything. Just get in touch with them, they are super friendly and helpful.Nigel ********
Check into any hotel all lodgings for 1 night and they have to give you a tm 30 by law And you can get a Certificate of residence on a tourist Visa never been a problem You just need to state what it's for 🙏
Nongnuch ********
don't know for Bangkok, but in Pattaya you can visit F.S. Coinsulting Co. of
@Stefan *******
, they can take care of everythingVince *********
Don't use knight visa crooks
Alan *******
7-11 still do driving licenses
Uwe ****
Forget about the 90 day report. Just pay 60 bucks every year (or with DTV never since you leave anyway after half a year) and you feel free from the hassle and brainless government surveillance. You will thank me later. (I haven't done it for years and boy does it feel great to be free in the land of smiles)
Tore *********
@Uwe ***
pretty bad advice lolReply to
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Rob **********
You can do it all yourself, it is a very easy process
Graham ******
Do it legally yourself
Kevin *********
My landlord refuses to do the TM30.
Says it's too much trouble.
Says it's too much trouble.
Stephen *********
@Kevin ********
say its too much trouble to pay the rent on time.Henry *********
@Kevin ********
You file it yourself.Reply to
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Aake **********
Agent to do TM 30 are you stupid?
James *********
@Aake *********
I recommend agents Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe 081 867-5309...Cissi *********
@Aake *********
read the previous comments and you might understand his/her situation...Reply to
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Henrik *****
The Landlord / owner of the place you are staying, has to do the TM30 ( by law ).
The residence certificat you get at the Immigration office ( if qualified )
Driving license you get at the DLT.
The residence certificat you get at the Immigration office ( if qualified )
Driving license you get at the DLT.
Markus *****
Yeah BKK is annoying for this. Had this problem trying to get Residence Certificate for buying new bike. Instead I came to Pattaya where it is super easy and can get on shorter term visa. I think in Chiang Mai as well you don't need long term visa.
Evan *******
@Nova *************************
try themDavid **********
Do it yourself it’s rather but not necessarily easy. I will help you understand the process and get to know the immigration folks. You’ll start to get to know them.
John **********
Wherever you are staying should have done a TM30 for you. Ask them for a copy
Kay *********
ORIGINAL POSTERYes I said that but they are renting the guest house and don't want to....
John **********
@Kay ********
sounds like an illegal operationJohn **********
Go and check into a legitimate guest house or hotel and they will register you
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Kay *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
the guest house in Bangkok will not do it for me as only staying there 5 nightsKay *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
fab thanks for this it has done the trick xxxxJan ******************
Kay *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
thank you very much. XReply to
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John **********
@Kay ********
they are legally required to do it within 24 hours of your arrivalStephen *********
@Kay ********
they have to register you regardless of how long you stay.Reply to
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Jim ***********
Go immigration it's free
Kay *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jim **********
thanks but I would like to get the ball rolling now, my rental agreement is in trat so I'm not sure if Bangkok will supply me with everything and want to buy the car in Bangkok so don't want to go all the way to trat just for paperwork then back up to Bangkok ....Tony **********
@Kay ********
why not buy the car and then go to the provincial capital DLT in your province to get new plates for the car there when you transfer ownership? No need to go to DLT in Bangkok unless you're living there.Jim ***********
@Kay ********
OK probably impossible thenKay *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jim **********
that's why I thought a reputable agency would be the best way forward....Jim ***********
@Kay ********
understand now. Originally I used agent Phuket but was years ago. Was on TR visa back then and can't remember what I needed. Bkk probably stricter than what I needed back then . Good luck 👍Reply to
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Jan ******************
@Jim **********
Only if you’re on a long stay visa and have done your first 90 days report they will issue a residence certificate in Bangkok.Tore *********
@Jan *****************
not true anymore. 90 day report not needed, got my CoR yesterday. I applied a couple weeks after i arrivedJan ******************
@Tore ********
See my comment aboveReply to
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Stuart *********
@Jan *****************
Not true anymore. They’ll issue on any visa type now - even exempt.Jan ******************
@Stuart ********
Good if that’s the case, based on several feedback over time Bangkok have been quite strict regarding residence certificate if you haven’t done your first 90 days report.🤙Stuart *********
@Jan *****************
Yes. That was the policy. Changed a few weeks ago.Reply to
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Jim ***********
@Jan *****************
if not on visa why would anyone want a thai licence? Tourists use international permitNigel ********
@Jim **********
Because IDP is only valid for 3 months in country maximum Otherwise all your insurances are void if you have an accidentJan ******************
@Jim **********
I didn’t have a motorcycle license from home, so I took the motorcycle license the regular Thai way with theoretical and practical test in Thailand on a visa exemption in two days, but I needed a residence certificate. (Not recommended if you don’t have experience which I had as smaller motorcycles was without license previously in Norway).
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