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What is the process for renewing a driver’s license in Bangkok and how long are the appointment wait times?
Renew driver license bangkok, DLT.
First appointments 19 July.
I'm gonno have to do a new doctors note as only valid a month :-(
First appointments 19 July.
I'm gonno have to do a new doctors note as only valid a month :-(
Answer summary
The discussion centers around the renewal process for driver's licenses in Bangkok, specifically through the Department of Land Transport (DLT). Users share their experiences regarding appointment wait times, noting that they can vary significantly: from 5 weeks in Phuket to just 2 weeks in Pattaya, and some managed to renew without an appointment. It is mentioned that a medical certificate is required, which is valid only for a month, adding to the urgency for some expats.
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Kuan ******
I just went to the transport authority near don meung - 1 month queue.
Оливер *********
In Pattaya 2 weeks for appointment. Was in march.
Joe *********
In Phuket town my appt was 5 weeks out. July 4th, hard date for me to forget.
Wayne *********
Did mine last week didn't make any appointment got the 5 year for both 760baht.
Went to the dlt in Sukhumvit.
Went to the dlt in Sukhumvit.
Jonas *************
OPPeople say they need booking look at this the reviewes - is it here?
Department of Land Transportation (Area 3), Sukhumvit
02 332 9688
Department of Land Transportation (Area 3), Sukhumvit
02 332 9688
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Wayne *********
@Jonas ************
that does say transfer from one's country to a thai license. Mine was a renewal which had expired due to being stuck in Australia during covid. Maybe why they just renewed it, I just walked in explained it was expired, did 2 lots of paperwork, showed thai id, yellow book and 5 year visa and got them renewed.Wayne *********
@Christine *****
yes and yes pink Id I also have 5 year visa and yellow book as own my apartment
Christine ******
@Wayne ********
hello, is the Sukhumvit the bang Chak branch? When you mention Thai ID, is it the Pink Thai ID for the foreigner? They do not required any certificate of residence? My 2 years driving license is expired too
Stuart *********
I’ve heard of some getting 3 months ahead appointments in Phuket. Probably during covid times, but still a pain.
Giuseppe **********
@Steve ******
, alright.Steve *******
@Stuart ********
I had to wait around 6-7 weeks up in Udon Thani. It seems they are still trying to catch up after covidGiuseppe **********
@Steve ******
, i usually renew on same day in udonthani at AEK udon hospital( there is an office before parking plots)Steve *******
@Giuseppe *********
yes I live in Udon and know AEK. That's where I went to get my medical certificate. I didn't realise there was an office there to also get a licence. I don't if it makes any difference but this was my first Thai licence and converting from UK licence.Giuseppe **********
@Steve ******
, if you live in udonthani, i can show you where.Steve *******
@Giuseppe *********
I did mine at the DLT office on the Khon Kaen Road. Didn't realise that there was anywhere else you could go.Activity
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