@James *******

He spent a week outside the country. Anyone who is genuine and spends a few days outside the country, shouldn't have any issues re-entering.

@Dany *******

I can't imagine they wouldn't do an eyesight test in Krabi though as that is literally done everywhere and I've done it in multiple locations around the country over the years. All 4 tests take a combined 5 minutes or less.

@Dany *******

Same elsewhere. I got my 2 licenses renewed in an hour and my 3 IDPs took another hour but only because of having to get more photos and photocopies done.

@Dany *******

Usually, they would have all 4 tests at any location but again, 3 out of these are basically eyesight tests.

@Anna ***********

Correct and also Lao licenses too. As you state after 3 months you do need to apply for a Thai license.

@Dany *******

Yes, there are 4 tests, 3 of which test your eyesight (depth perception, color blindness and so forth) and the reaction test.

Earlier this year, I applied for a 10 year Cambodian driver's license, which is useful obviously for Cambodia as well as the rest of Asean and lasts twice as long as a Thai one. I did this because I spend a lot of time in that country and the police in Phnom Penh do hassle foreigners who don't possess a local license, regardless of Asean agreements and supposed recognition of IDPs.

However. I of course also maintain a Thai license as I consider myself a resident here so I renewed my licenses and IDPs all on the same day just over a week ago. Everything went smooth.

@Matthew ******

That is mostly correct though technically, if taking up residence in Thailand you should apply for a Thai license.

If you're taking up residence in Thailand then technically yes, however, on a DTV, due to its requirements to do 6 or 12 monthly border runs then the interpretation may be different. That stated, I have heard that for periods of over 3 months of residence, a Thai license is needed thus even on a DTV you should get one.

@Henry ********

I wouldn't be surprised if they force you to fill it out before being issued a boarding pass.