Thai Driving License renewal 2019 to 2025

[Big Boy]

No, they asked for my Pink ID Card when I used my Yellow Book as proof residence. I wasn't given an option. Without using the Yellow Book, I'd have had to buy a letter from Immigration.

[buksida]

Thai consistency at its best, I've renewed with the yellow book, and they've used the passport number (hence having both licenses different).

[Big Boy]

[Hahuahin]

I picked up my new driving licence this morning at Pranburi. I'd booked an appointment, and had completed the e-learning. Here are a couple of observations:

• Although the official documents list didn't mention it, because I was using my Yellow Book as proof of address, I needed to provide a photocopy of my pink ID Card - cost 3฿ at the little place next door.

• Something I wasn't aware of, they were offering a tourist temporary driving licence. I didn't take details, but there was a poster on the wall.

• Dress Code wasn't as strict as the app made out. I wore a white Thailand football top, black knee length shorts and a pair of Jesus sandals. The girl did comment that my shirt was perfect for the photo. I noticed that people not wearing plain shirts were made to wear one of the centre's white shirts.

• Test 1, which I failed first time around was a box with 3 buttons - red, amber and green. A light illuminated in front of me and I had to press the corresponding button. I failed because they displayed 2 shades of green and red lights. After I'd failed, the girl said I had failed 3 attempts to idenify amber lights, and she showed me the amber light. FFS, it was a lighter shade of green - and no, I don't have a problem with colours.

• Test 2 was the stop reaction test that I've always had problems with before. It used to be a single unit with inadquate legroom for a Farang with long legs. This time the pedals were a long way from the lights. I simply moved my chair back about 2' from where a Thai would sit, and it was a breeze.

• Test 3 was the bringing 2 objects in line, which was a doddle.

• Test 4 was a field of vision test (never seen that one before), where I had to put my nose in a groove, and lights came on randomly right and left. I simply had to shout right or left as they came on - no problem.

I was on my way home with my shiny new licence by 08:20.

My renewal coming up next year and I would like to ask if the e-learning is something you do on the pc at home? Last time I did this (Covid 2020) I went to the driving school in Hin Lek Fai. Watched a video (actually two because both motorbike and car) and don't really remember but I think it was a form after wards with some questions? After a few days I got an appointment to do the practical brake test etc., at Transport office in Pranburi! I think that way to renew the licenses was ok enough but is it a whole new system now?
Thank you.
hahuahin

[Dannie Boy]

I picked up my new driving licence this morning at Pranburi. I'd booked an appointment, and had completed the e-learning. Here are a couple of observations:

• Although the official documents list didn't mention it, because I was using my Yellow Book as proof of address, I needed to provide a photocopy of my pink ID Card - cost 3฿ at the little place next door.

• Something I wasn't aware of, they were offering a tourist temporary driving licence. I didn't take details, but there was a poster on the wall.

• Dress Code wasn't as strict as the app made out. I wore a white Thailand football top, black knee length shorts and a pair of Jesus sandals. The girl did comment that my shirt was perfect for the photo. I noticed that people not wearing plain shirts were made to wear one of the centre's white shirts.

• Test 1, which I failed first time around was a box with 3 buttons - red, amber and green. A light illuminated in front of me and I had to press the corresponding button. I failed because they displayed 2 shades of green and red lights. After I'd failed, the girl said I had failed 3 attempts to idenify amber lights, and she showed me the amber light. FFS, it was a lighter shade of green - and no, I don't have a problem with colours.

• Test 2 was the stop reaction test that I've always had problems with before. It used to be a single unit with inadquate legroom for a Farang with long legs. This time the pedals were a long way from the lights. I simply moved my chair back about 2' from where a Thai would sit, and it was a breeze.

• Test 3 was the bringing 2 objects in line, which was a doddle.

• Test 4 was a field of vision test (never seen that one before), where I had to put my nose in a groove, and lights came on randomly right and left. I simply had to shout right or left as they came on - no problem.

I was on my way home with my shiny new licence by 08:20.

My renewal coming up next year and I would like to ask if the e-learning is something you do on the pc at home? Last time I did this (Covid 2020) I went to the driving school in Hin Lek Fai. Watched a video (actually two because both motorbike and car) and don't really remember but I think it was a form after wards with some questions? After a few days I got an appointment to do the practical brake test etc., at Transport office in Pranburi! I think that way to renew the licenses was ok enough but is it a whole new system now?
Thank you.
hahuahin

Yes it’s all done online these days - this is the link https://gecc.dlt.go.th/

[Big Boy]

Yes, the e-learning is something you do away from the licencing centre on your phone or PC. It comes in 4 x 15 minute with a random question during each segment. However, this is not compulsory - it just saves time on the day. If you haven't done it remotely, you can watch the video at the centre on the day of licencing (no questions that way).

The 4 practical tests are done at the centre, and I believe done by everybody. Nothing to worry about - if you can't pass them, you shouldn't be driving anyway.

[Hahuahin]

Thanks to both of you for replying.
hahuahin