zzzzz Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Today First off to Immigration for 90 day and COR submitted 90 day inside, 10 people or so sitting down Than submitted for cor, “300 baht please” “but its free” “ok, free for you” Than off to motor vehicle dept, information counter Need show COR, Copy of passport, visa and medical< didn’t have that, so popped around the corner to Dr Apainya clinic for it… 100 baht Back to MVD and than given a report date of March 19th, training starts 8:45 am It was very busy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuketshrew Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 The thieving <deleted> at immigration always try and gouge 300 baht for the CoR. Well done for not falling for it. Also, only one CoR is needed if you are renewing 2 licenses. Are the MVD still giving the option of doing all the paperwork and "pre-testing" at Rajhabat Uni? This made the process so much quicker and easier when I did mine last year, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racyrick Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 53 minutes ago, zzzzz said: Today First off to Immigration for 90 day and COR submitted 90 day inside, 10 people or so sitting down Than submitted for cor, “300 baht please” “but its free” “ok, free for you” Than off to motor vehicle dept, information counter Need show COR, Copy of passport, visa and medical< didn’t have that, so popped around the corner to Dr Apainya clinic for it… 100 baht Back to MVD and than given a report date of March 19th, training starts 8:45 am It was very busy!! What training? I thought you did not have to go thru that on a 5 year renewal. Do you already have a 5 year drivers license? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzz Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 28 minutes ago, racyrick said: What training? I thought you did not have to go thru that on a 5 year renewal. Do you already have a 5 year drivers license? The paper they gave me states training appt , driving license what they mean is reaction and color test PLUS the video NO pre testing ( viewing video elsewhere) now I've had a Thai license in phuket since 1996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 hours ago, zzzzz said: The paper they gave me states training appt , driving license what they mean is reaction and color test PLUS the video NO pre testing ( viewing video elsewhere) now I've had a Thai license in phuket since 1996 So now you have to get an appointment to do the "Stamping on the brakes" test and colour blindness test? So you don't get the new license for a couple of weeks - after the "training and video"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzz Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 hours ago, JetsetBkk said: So now you have to get an appointment to do the "Stamping on the brakes" test and colour blindness test? So you don't get the new license for a couple of weeks - after the "training and video"? in about 8:30, tests, video, picture taken out by 11:30 with new license I imagine the necessity of getting a apt is covid related to keep small numbers watching the video Regardless my apt is after my license expires so i get another 6 years ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 hours ago, zzzzz said: in about 8:30, tests, video, picture taken out by 11:30 with new license I imagine the necessity of getting a apt is covid related to keep small numbers watching the video Regardless my apt is after my license expires so i get another 6 years ???? I didn't think of covid being the reason, but makes sense. Just today I went to Bangkok Phuket hospital and drove up to the valet parking area and discovered they don't do it any more. Again, due to covid I guess. My licenses are due for renewal next May (2022). Hopefully we'll all be vaccinated, virus and mask free by then. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Yeah, went last week, all papers in hand. They gave me the paperwork all stapled together, the form that each dept. has to sign and an orange paper stating date and time of appt. March 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pagallim Posted March 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2021 Completed round two of the process this morning. A couple of weeks ago, arrived early with the required paperwork (copy of main page and visa extension page from the passport, Certificate of Residence, and medical certificate. Given the paperwork back with an appointment for 0845 this morning. Duly arrived, did the traffic light braking and traffic light colour test. 0900 in the lecture room for video showing (1 hour), then given paperwork to take downstairs to the cashier (505 baht - one licence). Then waited for photo and card issuing, out of the door around 1040. Best to go after your birth day (which will the licence expiry date. This gives you almost another year as they start the 5 years validity from your next birthday (I.e., my new licence is valid until February 2027). 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 I've never had to show a medical certificate for a license renewal. Is this now a new requirement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted March 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, KarenBravo said: I've never had to show a medical certificate for a license renewal. Is this now a new requirement? The Medical Cert was always are requirement when renewing from 2yr Temp DL to another 2yr Temp DL (which was dependent on your Visa type.. (theoretically) only Non-Imm visa holders can get a 5yr). Renewal from a 2yr Temp to a 5yr Full DL, or 5yr to 5yr Full DL did not require a medical cert until recently. The announcement was made few weeks back (a month ago?) that all driving licence renewals required a medical certificate. In the same announcement it was announced that medical certs are required to buy a car which received plenty of comments when reported on this forum. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 40 minutes ago, KarenBravo said: I've never had to show a medical certificate for a license renewal. Is this now a new requirement? Yes. This was my third 5 year renewal, and never previously except for my initial 2 year licence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Thanks all. I only ever did a medical for the first two year license. Two year to five year - not asked for. Five year to five year - not asked for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzz Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 i also only did one medical back in 96 BUT IT IS required now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Yes, required now. I will go on Monday. Super excited NOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 In case this helps anyone, I know that in many cases at a clinic, a doctor isn't present for much of the time. In my case I went to Dibuk hospital, who knew exactly what I wanted. Within 5 minutes I saw a doctor, had some basic checks (BP, heart rate etc) and answered a few questions. Cost, 400 baht. 200 for the exam, 200 for the certificate. Easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, pagallim said: In case this helps anyone, I know that in many cases at a clinic, a doctor isn't present for much of the time. In my case I went to Dibuk hospital, who knew exactly what I wanted. Within 5 minutes I saw a doctor, had some basic checks (BP, heart rate etc) and answered a few questions. Cost, 400 baht. 200 for the exam, 200 for the certificate. Easy. Blimey! Whatever happened to the 80 baht certificate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 2 hours ago, JetsetBkk said: Blimey! Whatever happened to the 80 baht certificate? I don't think these exist anymore, for sure not at any of the private hospitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzz Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 15 hours ago, pagallim said: In case this helps anyone, I know that in many cases at a clinic, a doctor isn't present for much of the time. In my case I went to Dibuk hospital, who knew exactly what I wanted. Within 5 minutes I saw a doctor, had some basic checks (BP, heart rate etc) and answered a few questions. Cost, 400 baht. 200 for the exam, 200 for the certificate. Easy. 400???? dam, i went to the local clinic, ( Dr Apinya) near immigration and transport office. 100 baht in an out in 5 minutes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBuffaloATM Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 FOR DL WITH THAI Yellow Book / Thai ID Card ........ Recently after completing the “extensive” ( polite term ....’) Foreigner Yellow Book (House Reg.) & Thai ID Card processes, went straight to DLT to replace my 2 Year Thai Driving Licenses (passport / visa exemption - based/ car & mbike) with 5 Year DL’s ( Thai ID /Tabien Baan - based). After presenting ONLY Thai ID & Yellow Book (and TWO mbike visits to the only open Copy Shop (by DLT restaurant aross the grounds past the test track !) they STILL insisted to see Passport & Imm COR ! Said my DL application is based solely upon Thai YB & ID. Said “no have” other docs.& not necessary.......... They INSISTED so, anticipating this, I produced and they accepted COPY requested docs. They “ringed” the “ ED Visa” and 23 March date on Imm COR and said only 2 Year DL issued for ED Visa. Thinking : <deleted> !! YB / ID proposed as irrelevant & useless then for DL ........NOT ! After appeal with TWO Supervisors, DLT agreed Tabien Baan YB OR Thai ID entitled me to Five Year DL’s after all. At Last ! ANY Legal Foreigner,with only Visa Exemption, can get a b****y two year DL ! Yet my YB ID initially Denied because of my ED Visa status........ FULL credit to DLT to review/ amend original front desk decision...... As finally agreed ( “outcomed”) my Imm. status completey / correctly irrelevant with Thai YB- ID..... Approved my DL Pkg with Later DL Test / Issue. Accepted that position as 5 YR DL the goal, (referencing Thai ID No . NOT Passport No. ! ) & with current DL’s not expiring for many months ........ Unexpected DLT Drama after a veritable “soap opera” getting YB / ID ! Deliberatly NOT identifying WHICH DLT Office until I get my 5 Yr DL’s ...... believe you can guess........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 900 for a certificate? 100 b, around the corner from Robinson's Phuket Town. Went in for my March 15th date. They opened at 8. Check the paperwork, again. Went to do the color blind test and the traffic light test. Room 2 for the 1 hour boring, badly subtitled Thai language video. Went downstairs with the paperwork given by the cop in the video room. Double check your passport number, etc. Counter 4 for 505 baht, counter 7 for the photo. Out by about 10:45 because counter 4 lady is super super slow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketcher Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Does anyone know if you can use a work permit instead of COR? Trying to avoid a visit to IO unless its necessary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, sketcher said: Does anyone know if you can use a work permit instead of COR? Trying to avoid a visit to IO unless its necessary! Yes. I used mine in the past. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 10 hours ago, sketcher said: Does anyone know if you can use a work permit instead of COR? Trying to avoid a visit to IO unless its necessary! Yes, I never used COR, always WP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzz Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 in at 8 am, after brake, color test, waited around doing nothing till the 9 am movie, out by 10:20 6 years ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 10:50 AM, zzzzz said: 400???? dam, i went to the local clinic, ( Dr Apinya) near immigration and transport office. 100 baht in an out in 5 minutes That is great news. Not because it's cheap, but because I knew Dr Apinya when she worked at Ruampaet hospital which used to be in the building opposite her clinic. Now it is a Honda bike shop. My doctor was one of the directors - Dr. Mitr. After the hospital closed he started his own clinic on Ong Sim Phai road just to the east of the Robinson store. Dr. Apinya started her own clinic where it still stands today. I think I'll go pay her a visit just to say "Hello". Dr Mitr died of cancer in 2013. He was my doctor for about 7 years. A lovely man, sorely missed. There's an article about the hospital closing here: https://thethaiger.com/phuket-news/Ruampaet-hospital-close/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzz Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 16 hours ago, JetsetBkk said: That is great news. Not because it's cheap, but because I knew Dr Apinya when she worked at Ruampaet hospital which used to be in the building opposite her clinic. Now it is a Honda bike shop. My doctor was one of the directors - Dr. Mitr. After the hospital closed he started his own clinic on Ong Sim Phai road just to the east of the Robinson store. Dr. Apinya started her own clinic where it still stands today. I think I'll go pay her a visit just to say "Hello". Dr Mitr died of cancer in 2013. He was my doctor for about 7 years. A lovely man, sorely missed. There's an article about the hospital closing here: https://thethaiger.com/phuket-news/Ruampaet-hospital-close/ used that hospital all the time in the 80's-90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 4 hours ago, zzzzz said: used that hospital all the time in the 80's-90's Remember it still operational in the late 90s. But too small scale and it closed 2005 https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/Ruampaet-hospital-close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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