Applying For 1 & 5 Year Thai Driving

[urleft]

Just renewed both my 5 year Thai Licenses today, arrived 1245 completed 1435.  Had to watch a 45 min vid (in Thai). 

I provided 2 sets of documents that included:

- Police certification of address
- Passport copy ID page and current extension page


And while I had med statements, they were not required. 

The cost came to 860 Baht (555 and 305 Baht).   

By waiting to renew until after my licenses expired I was given 6 years instead of 5, they expire in 2024. 

On the police certification I'm not sure it helped, but it was really quick as I provided a copy from my last certification in 2013.   He provided 2 copies for the separate motorcycle and car licenses.

[Smithy]

And while I had med statements, they were not required.

Yes... I didn't need a Medical Cert last time I renew my Thai Driving Licence
What a waste of 50 baht that was 

[Prakhonchai Nick]

My Mrs got sent away to go and get one..

[Smithy]

My Mrs got sent away to go and get one..

Maybe they thought she looked ill 

[Wozza]

Does any know where to get a clear printable New Medical form on the net for a drivers licence? the only one I can find is not clear   

[Starman]

Just go to any clinic in Buriram and ask for one. All done and signed by the Doctor. 100 baht.

[Wozza]

Thanks starman but i did go to the Mrs Doctor and the form she had was nothing like the new one , Does that mean she just hasnt been updated with new forms and i should try another or will the old form do ?

[Starman]

New forms? I'm not aware of any changes. I know a guy that did his licence a couple of weeks ago with no problems.

[Wozza]

A new form from March 1st
 http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/new-form-medical-certificates-introduced-march-1-driving-license-applications/

[Starman]

The form I used from a Doctor 3 years ago had all of those ailments on it. A basic med cert from a Doctor lists those.

[Wozza]

Ok I will give that a go

[Freddy]

Wozza. Starman is 100% correct. Med certificate provided by clinic or hospital. I'm in Lam Plait Mat and usually get it from the hospital because the clinics get so busy here it's usually quicker. At any rate, there is no form that you need to print off.

[Wozza]

Thanks Freddy

[Wozza]

Today went to Buriram to get my first Bike and car licence at 9am,
I supplied
original letter of address from Immigration
Australian drivers licence
International drivers permit
Doctors form x 2

copy of x 2
front page of passport
Visa and entry stamp
Doctors form
Australian Drivers licence
International driving permit,

I had to do the reaction brake test, colour test, pulling the ropes and watch the video
Out of there in just under 2 hours . Licences are for 2 years

[Smithy]

Well done Wozza........ it's easy when you have all the right documents