What are the requirements and tips for renewing a Thai driver's license as an expat?

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Feb 14, 2024

9 months ago

Chris ****

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Thai drivers License renewal question: 

My two years are up next month. I assume I go to the transportation office where I received my licenses and hand them in for new ones? Bring my passport for sure…how about lease? Or resident certificate? Medical exam?

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To renew your Thai driver's license, visit the transportation office where you received your original license. You will need your passport, a residence certificate from immigration, a health certificate, and copies of your current license. It's recommended to renew a day after your license expires to get a longer validity period. Additionally, you should make an appointment through the DLT website or app and may need to watch a video and answer related questions.

Greg ***********

Also you need to watch the video and answer the questions

9 months ago

Christopher *************

Ffs go on the DLT website or down load the app , upu need an appointment , and a resident certificate and medical certificate

9 months ago

Martin *****

Go a day after your birthday. You will get 6 years instead off 5. Just a tip

9 months ago

Bob **********

Copies front and back of your 2 year along with everything else generally if you wait until it expires at least a day you’ll get 6 years

9 months ago

Jan ******************

@Bob *********

Yes if he’s on a long stay Non O visa, ore else it’s just two and two years as me for ten years.

9 months ago

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Jan ******************

I Buriram they didn’t accept to renew my license until the day or the day before it expired. You can renew up to one year after.

9 months ago

Frank **********

@Jan *****************

same with my Thai wife had to go on the last day. This was Maha Sarakham Province.

9 months ago

Charles ********

@Jan *****************

renewed mine 6 months early in Bangkok

9 months ago

Jan ******************

@Charles *******

lucky you, as we all know everything could vary both between departments and who you meet. Good to know anyway👍

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Jan ******************

Brandon ************

You'll need pretty much the same things you needed for your initial license.

Residence certificate from immigration

Health certificate

Etc

9 months ago

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Brandon ************

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