What is the proper procedure to renew a 5-year driver's license in Thailand?

@Brooke *****

“Hello can anyone explain to me the proper procedure to renew a 5 yr driver's license. I know about the medical certificate”

*** yes, you need a medical certificate from a hospital doctor or licensed medic, for the DLT

"and showing TM30 to immigration."

*** you don’t need to show your TM30 to Immigration. They will see your TM30 registration on their computer, in case you have been registered TM30 properly.

When they see this, they will service you and will issue a “certificate of residence”, which you will need for applying for a driver license extension on the DLT

"My concern is what form immigration needs before I take it to the dept of transport."

*** Immigration needs two passport pictures, your passport and a TM30 must have been completed, otherwise they will not issue a “certificate of residence” to you, which you will need for the DLT

"Can I get the form online...ie TM18???"

*** YES there is an application form online for the application to the “certificate of residence” (COR) on Immigration. However, I would use the form they will give you at their office. It might be Immigration specific. This application for has no TM number!

"Or just go to immigration. Or do i get the form from the dept of transport."

*** no, you don’t get the form to apply for the COR on Immigration at the DLT. The DLT has nothing to do with your accommodation registration

@Brooke *****

and it fuels corruption - in Phuket now they have created a 3 month wait for an appointment to “encourage” use of agents…….we went to Phang Nga and got same day…….

@Brooke *****

Yes, it's separate and issued by Immigration after you complete their application form and tick "Driving Licence" as the reason for the request