@Vit ********

they wanted every page that had a stamp in the old PP. Didn't think they were needed so had to do it at the usual copy service outside their offices. Had to sign them all, as usual.

@Richard ********

sorry if all this sounds like a slow moving train wreck... so much for disjoint bureaucracy. Good luck!

@Vit ********

Just got my new passport today. It took 5 weeks. Also see the update and conclusion I posted on this group a few minutes ago. Good luck and safe travels!

@Vit ********

some gov website said "10 to 13 weeks". So we seem to be doing well. I will post a final update after I get the passport and the visa transferred, etc. We are still not out of the woods.

No, the the message says they mailed the passport back to me on the 12th. That's today status. Two days ago, even after they said thay mailed, it it still said "not available" then.

@Vit ********

well, thank you!

Upon your notification, I checked and mine was mailed the 12th, this past Tues. On the other hand, I made a note to myself when I checked 2 days ago, on the 14th, and even then it said "status not available". I even signed up for Email notifications, and nothing has happened. I tell you, our tax dollars are hard at work.

@Vit ********

sorry, I do not know which one. Maybe someone else can comment.

@John *****

I heard tbe same, but after the fact. And you are right, the answers are at time non-sensical. That's why years ago, when they gave stitting tests, I had to do it several times. Did the same this last time a few months ago but online. Went thru the test several times till the multiple choices were used up. I have not heard of anyone not getting a driver's lic here. Good exercise on the "Thai ways". 😀

Even before Covid, one had a 1 year grace period to renew. This was either reaffirmed or extended during Covid (maybe they did not want the large crowds). Last Dec both of my lic came up for renewal and they gave me an appointment for 3 months later, this past March. The usual docs needed: renewal application, passport copy, long term visa copy, old lic copy, residence cert from immigration, and the cheap medical health cert. One set of docs for each lic. They'll have you download an app to see a movie and answer a few test questions. Take the test till you pass. You get a receipt on your phone and bring that to the appointment. No need for pics. Good luck.

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