I believe if you renew a license the day after it expires, you receive an extra year of validity for the new license. I know I get 6 years (instead of only 5) by following this strategy. It probably also works when renewing while on a tourist visa, I suspect you would get 3 years instead of only 2.
Thai Driving License renewal
Re: Thai Driving License renewal
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PineappleHUAHIN
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Re: Thai Driving License renewal
Can I renew my first 2 year driver licence in advance, say 1 year before expiry ?
Can I go this time to Hua Hin office despite that I initially went to the Cha Am DLT ? As no Grab comes over there to pick up.
Do I need to show again a translation of the foreign licence as during the application as my homeland licence in in French ?
Where can i download the form for the submission ?
Thank you all so much for the information.
Can I go this time to Hua Hin office despite that I initially went to the Cha Am DLT ? As no Grab comes over there to pick up.
Do I need to show again a translation of the foreign licence as during the application as my homeland licence in in French ?
Where can i download the form for the submission ?
Thank you all so much for the information.
Re: Thai Driving License renewal
Organ donor status on licences updated
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... es-updated. (Photo)
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is updating driver’s licences so that they clearly state whether the holder is an organ donor.
According to an announcement in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday, the new look took effect on Aug 7, replacing a version that was introduced on Jan 29, 2021.
All driver’s licences issued before Aug 7 this year remain valid until their expiration date, the department said.
The updated licence features a bigger Red Cross emblem with the term “organ donor” at the top right if the holder is a registered donor. The earlier licence had a smaller emblem with no text.
Jirut Wisanjit, the department’s director-general, said the announcement was in line with a memorandum of understanding signed with the Red Cross Organisation on Aug 9.
Mr Jirut said drivers can submit donation forms to local DLT offices to obtain the Red Cross sign on their licences.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... es-updated. (Photo)
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is updating driver’s licences so that they clearly state whether the holder is an organ donor.
According to an announcement in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday, the new look took effect on Aug 7, replacing a version that was introduced on Jan 29, 2021.
All driver’s licences issued before Aug 7 this year remain valid until their expiration date, the department said.
The updated licence features a bigger Red Cross emblem with the term “organ donor” at the top right if the holder is a registered donor. The earlier licence had a smaller emblem with no text.
Jirut Wisanjit, the department’s director-general, said the announcement was in line with a memorandum of understanding signed with the Red Cross Organisation on Aug 9.
Mr Jirut said drivers can submit donation forms to local DLT offices to obtain the Red Cross sign on their licences.
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404cameljockey
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Re: Thai Driving License renewal
I renewed my license on 31st July so I can't confirm that this is correct. It would be much better than carrying a licence and a donor card.PeteC wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:42 am Organ donor status on licences updated
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... es-updated. (Photo)
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is updating driver’s licences so that they clearly state whether the holder is an organ donor.
According to an announcement in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday, the new look took effect on Aug 7, replacing a version that was introduced on Jan 29, 2021.
All driver’s licences issued before Aug 7 this year remain valid until their expiration date, the department said.
The updated licence features a bigger Red Cross emblem with the term “organ donor” at the top right if the holder is a registered donor. The earlier licence had a smaller emblem with no text.
Mr Jirut said drivers can submit donation forms to local DLT offices to obtain the Red Cross sign on their licences.
If they are willing to update older licences I have to decide whether it's worth two one hour round trips to Pranburi or Cha-Am to get the red cross on my licence. Unless they will do it there and then when I visit once, frankly I doubt it.
I looked at the Thai Red Cross PhonPai phone app once, to get a donor card, but it was useless and then I forgot about it. If things are complicated to do nowadays I just don't do it. My bad, but it is what it is.