Here we go
New requirement for Drivers Licenses
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... J8NT1SpYIg
Medical for New/Renewing Drivers License
Re: Medical for New/Renewing Drivers License
Makes sense to me. Maybe the old guy with cataracts driving the pickup that almost mowed down a mum and her two kids at a school crossing on Prakiat will eventually be grounded.
In my line of work, some need to get a "fit to test" certificate from a doctor BEFORE they can take the offshore industry-mandated survival tests. Apparently this has been driven by a higher incidence of older, fatter and generally unfit guys who can't hold their breath for even a wee bit while inverted and underwater in the helicopter crash simulator.
Back on topic; unless the authorities have an official letter and certificate template, this medical certificate reopens the can of worms as to how much for a piece of paper from the local clinic. I recall when they required this document before, being charged anything more than 80 baht was classed as a rip-off.
In my line of work, some need to get a "fit to test" certificate from a doctor BEFORE they can take the offshore industry-mandated survival tests. Apparently this has been driven by a higher incidence of older, fatter and generally unfit guys who can't hold their breath for even a wee bit while inverted and underwater in the helicopter crash simulator.
Back on topic; unless the authorities have an official letter and certificate template, this medical certificate reopens the can of worms as to how much for a piece of paper from the local clinic. I recall when they required this document before, being charged anything more than 80 baht was classed as a rip-off.
Re: Medical for New/Renewing Drivers License
I forsee no problems for this , a sensible requirement considering the number of accidents , linked to lack of conitivity in many respects, be that vision, self-awareness or just lack of reaction .
The problem for me is when someone buys a vehicle of any description for someone whose ability to drive is in doubt ( youth/ill person/ older person )and is NOT there at the purchase.
The problem for me is when someone buys a vehicle of any description for someone whose ability to drive is in doubt ( youth/ill person/ older person )and is NOT there at the purchase.