Thai Driver's License Renewal

[Theo]

My first Thai driver's license which was good for one year is set to expire. Can anyone tell me what I need to bring to the license bureau in Pranburi to renew it? Do I have to take the tests again? Thanks in advance.

[buksida]

There is a full description of the process here: viewtopic.php?f=44&t=17593

[Theo]

Thanks for the link but that is what's needed to get your first drivers license. I have one already. I understand the first one is good for a year and then when you renew you get a 5 year. I am wondering what I need to bring to renew my license and if I need to do anymore tests.

[buksida]

As far as I know the documents are the same, you just don't have to take the test again.

Maybe someone that has done it recently at Pranburi can confirm.

[barrys]

The documents required are:

The expiring licence
Your passport
Proof of residence
Medical Certificate

Tests do not have to be taken again

[magnum]

To get Thai license,is there a need to take test if you have a full international licence covering car and bike.

[barrys]

To get Thai license,is there a need to take test if you have a full international licence covering car and bike.

No need for theoretical or driving tests - you only have to do the reaction, orientation and colour blindness tests

[poosmate]

No medical cert required for renewal.
And you will have to allow an hour or so to view a Thai ( subtitled) safety soap opera.

[barrys]

No medical cert required for renewal.
And you will have to allow an hour or so to view a Thai ( subtitled) safety soap opera.

Beg to differ - my Thai gf extended her licence a couple of weeks ago and was told she had to go and get a medical cert.

[moja]

We also needed medical certificates a month ago

[poosmate]

I renewed 5 year last month in Pranburi and was armed with medical cert. Told it was not needed so still have it.

[barrys]

I renewed 5 year last month in Pranburi and was armed with medical cert. Told it was not needed so still have it.

Fair enough - so the moral of the story is, I think, to take a medical cert with you to be sure, to be sure

After all, it only costs 30 baht from the doctor's surgery near the main Pranburi traffic light junction!!

[dtaai-maai]

No medical cert required for renewal.
And you will have to allow an hour or so to view a Thai ( subtitled) safety soap opera.

Beg to differ - my Thai gf extended her licence a couple of weeks ago and was told she had to go and get a medical cert.

As did a Norwegian friend of mine last month. Requirements may differ from hour to hour and official to official, but experience suggests it's better to have too much paperwork than too little.

We were told quite categorically that the medical certificate needs to be no more than 1 month old.

[dotx]

To renew your license, do you have to be there before 8:30 am (same as when getting the license in the first place) or can you arrive later?

[Dannie Boy]

To renew your license, do you have to be there before 8:30 am (same as when getting the license in the first place) or can you arrive later?

Pretty sure you can turn up anytime during opening hours, although you might beat the queues if you do get there by 8.30.