TerryLH

Getting an International Driver’s Permit with 5-year Thai Driver’s license

I secured a 5 year driver’s license on a student visa while studying at a Thai University. Since graduating, I have left Thailand returned on a tourist visa. I need to get an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) from the Department of Land Transportation, but I am not sure how to go about it. From what I have found online, I may need my proof of residency, copy of my passport info page, a non-immigrant visa, a copy of my 5-year driver’s license, two photos and the fee of 505THB.

I have problems with two of the above, proof of residency and non-immigrant via (work permit)
I have moved and don’t have a proof of residency document, though I have extended my tourist visa through my wife’s proof of residency through the Pathum Thani Immigration Office.
Will this do for proof of residency?

And as mentioned, I don’t have a non-immigrant visa any more, only the visa exemption with two month extension for staying with wife.  Will they require this no matter what, or overlook it?

Finally, does anyone know if I can get the IDP without the two items mentioned above and just my 5-year driver’s license, photos, passport, and the fee?

To save time, I would prefer to do this in Pathum Thani then back up in Khon Kaen where I got my 5-year driver’s license.