Thai Driving License renewal 2019 to 2025

[sateeb]

Has anyone changed the address after a house move? I got my Thai License at the Cha-am office.
Do I need an appointment? and which supporting documents are required? I'm guessing passport and Certificate of Residency?
If anyone has recent experience of changing the address on your license, this will be greatly appreciated.

Just did mine at Pranburi. Walk-in. I needed to change address on my car and motorcycle book and also add new passport details on my driving licence. Pretty straightforward except for the bureaucratic red tape. 3 proof of address forms required from Imm(1,500 baht) and 3 copies of all relevant passport pages. Other than that in and out in a jiffy.

[lomuamart]

I need to update my licence from 2 to 5 years and have got an appointment with the Pranburi office at the end of the month, booked through the DLT Smart App.

The app gives a list of what I need to take which is:

1. Original 2 year licence
2. Passport with photocopies of relevant pages
3. Immigration letter re address
4. Doctor's certificate

And that's it.

What is confusing me is that there's no mention of an "e-learning test" or similar. I've seen it mentioned before somewhere. Is this necessary and if so how does it work?

My 2 year licence expired whilst abroad recently and I've been covered by an International Licence since returning but need to get that changed to a Thai one. I think I've got a year to do so before more tests are involved again and I'm nowhere near that. Is my assumption of this "year" correct?

And lastly, how many photocopies of each document do I need to take?

Thanks for any help.

[HHTel]

The test is only for a 1st licence.
Yes you have 1 year to renew.

[Big Boy]

I've read this week that the appointment system has been stopped, and everybody will be walk-in only. I may be wrong, but I think the e-learning test was designed to keep people from spending an eternity inside the building, so yes it was a requirement, but they may have reverted to the video learning when you get their. Probably best to get Mrs L to phone them I'd think.

The announcement was only a couple of days ago - I only skimmed through it because it doesn't affect me for a while. I will have a quick look to see if I can find it, but I'm not too hopeful.

[Edit] Thanks for pointing out the error.

I've been back through my usual news sources for a week, but can't see the article, but changes were most definitely advised, with the headline stating appointments had been scrapped in favour of walk-in.

[Edit 2] Google was my friend. It doesn't say appointments scrapped, it simply states walk-in has been reinstated. Many articles on Google about it.
https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/40020696

To renew a licence, the candidate must first pass the e-learning course provided via the website www.dlt-elearning.com.

[HHTel]

For renewal you still have to watch the stupid video, reaction test and colour test.

The test is part of your 'driving test' to get a first licence. It's a theory test similar to the UK. You only do it once.

I've never done it as I used a British licence for 'conversion' to a Thai one.

[lomuamart]

Thanks for the replies. But I note that the link BB gives says that the e-learning test is required whereas HHTel says it's not. Anyone got any definitive answer?

I also didn't take the theory test for my first 2 year licence as I was getting it off UK and International ones.

[Big Boy]

I think HHTel's reply is probably through rose tinted glasses - Kerry even deliver his parcels on time

Seriously, the link I posted was on the news article I linked to, and published this week - I would guess that article will be correct.

[HHTel]

Some are easily confused.
The reference to e-learning is a relatively new option to watch the required video online with a confirmation that you have watched it until the end.

The e-test is something else. This is a 'theory test' with a series of questions with multiple choice answers. AFIK you are required to have 45 out of 50 correct.
This is required only for:
1. application for first driving licence
2. renewal if your old licence has expired 12 month + ago.

Don't believe my 'rose tinted glasses'. CHECK it out with the DLT. I reckon they should know!!!!!!

[Big Boy]

Are you 100% sure HHTel? I most certainly don't know the facts, but I do know people who renewed during Covid, and they all had to present the certificate showing they had passed the test. No certificate, no renewal.

Additionally, the DLT page which I referenced, clearly states 'Renew'

[HHTel]

Are you 100% sure HHTel? I most certainly don't know the facts, but I do know people who renewed during Covid, and they all had to present the certificate showing they had passed the test. No certificate, no renewal.

Additionally, the DLT page which I referenced, clearly states 'Renew'

The certificate acknowledges that they've watched the video. Nothing more. That is not the 'Theory Test'

If the licence has expired for less than a year, the process remains the same. If, however, the licence has expired for more than 1 but less than 3 years, the holder must attend the lecture and pass the theory test. Complete test is needed if the licence has expired for 3 years or more.

There are two distinct parts. The e-Learning which can be done online producing a certificate at the end recognised by the DLT.

Then there is the theory test. Although there are plenty of test questions online, I don't think that can be completed online. You're required to get 45 correct out of 50. If that could be done online, it would make a complete mockery of the test as it wouldn't require any real knowledge. Every question could be debated by whoever or even googled for the answer.

[Big Boy]

lomu's question was, "e-learning test" or similar. I've seen it mentioned before somewhere. Is this necessary and if so how does it work?"

HHTel is talking about theory tests and watching videos. These are different things.

AFAIK the e-learning test is something that was introduced during Covid, and is different. You actually have to pass a test on-line, at which point a certificate is issued, and you have to produce it before renewing your licence. My initial response to lomu was that I'd assumed things had returned to pre-Covid when walk-in was reinstated, but the link states it is still required.

lomu, the only way you are going to get the right answer is by getting Mrs l to telephone them. This requirement is very new, and I doubt HHTel has actually encountered it. I've never encountered it, but 3 relatives have.

[Dannie Boy]

Just seen this

https://thethaiger.com/news/national/wa ... n-thailand


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Edit - it’s probably the same or similar to what BB posted!!

[sateeb]

Just seen this

https://thethaiger.com/news/national/wa ... n-thailand


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Edit - it’s probably the same or similar to what BB posted!!

From the article:-
To renew your license, bring your ‘eLearning’ certification and medical certificate to any transport office in the country. You are not required to book an appointment.

Alternatively, those wanting to renew their license without obtaining an eLearning theory certificate can train and take a test at any of the DLT’s offices, so long as they bring their original driving license, ID, and medical certificate with them. However, it will take longer.


Where do they come up with this shite? Did my renewal at Pranburi DLT "during Covid" by appointment in person. All sme as before, straightforward, to the counter,colour blind test, watch the video, photo and back to the counter to collect.
NO medical certificate and for the benefit of BB, no demand to see any E learning certificate.

Simple is as simple does!!!

[Big Boy]

Did my renewal at Pranburi DLT "during Covid" by appointment in person. All sme as before, straightforward, to the counter,colour blind test, watch the video, photo and back to the counter to collect.
NO medical certificate and for the benefit of BB, no demand to see any E learning certificate.

Simple is as simple does!!!

Out of interest sateeb, when during Covid did you renew? My daughter renewed about this time last year, and it was the first I'd learnt of the new requirement. At that time, videos were not being shown at the centre.

In your own post, you quote, "Alternatively, those wanting to renew their license without obtaining an eLearning theory certificate can train and take a test at any of the DLT’s offices, so long as they bring their original driving license, ID, and medical certificate with them. However, it will take longer." This is why I stated yesterday that I assumed the requirement had probably gone when walk-in was re-introduced.

[HHTel]

My last word on this:

Step 1:
Go to www.dlt-elearning.com. Click “Register” (yellow button) or scroll down to the bottom of the page. Then, enter your ID card number, driver’s license number, and date of issue and date of expiry.

Step 2:
Watch the training video. After the video ends, click “Last Step”. If you haven’t finished watching the video, close the window before the video ends, or leave confirmed information empty, you will have to re-watch the video. (This step requires a lot of patience.)

Step 3:
Confirm your identity. Enter ID card number and driver’s license number to receive the training result. Then, click “Done”.

Step 4:
Check your training result at the website’s homepage. Click “Check Online Training Status”. Enter your ID card number and click “Check Status”.

Step 5:
Contact your local Department of Land Transportation with your result to proceed to the physical competency test. The driver’s license will be issued within 90 days, counting from the date on which you pass the test.

Please note that the e-Learning lesson is only applicable if the license expires less than 1 year or for an early renewal of less than 90 days.

It's a video. Either watch it online or watch it at the DLT office. Your choice.