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Can I buy and register a motorcycle in Thailand on a tourist visa?

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Dec 11, 2024

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Hello, I want to buy a small motorcycle and register it in my name, but I’m only here on a tourist visa. Anyone know if and how I can do that? Thanks 🙏

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Yes, it is possible to buy and register a motorcycle in Thailand even if you are on a tourist visa, but you will need a residence certificate from the immigration office. Additionally, you will need a signed power of attorney from the seller along with a copy of their ID card and the original green book for the motorcycle. Some users suggested considering renting a motorcycle instead of buying it while on a tourist visa.

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Damo ******

Yes you can. Residence certificate needed. Go to Land Transport Office or satellite ask for relevant paperwork ahead of time, just makes things easier. Copy sellers ID and green book.

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Milan ********

Depends on location but mostly no problem, you will need residence certificate from immigration office, signed power attorney from seller with copy his ID card, and most important is original green book

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Peter *********

Get your Thai gf to put in her name

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Neale *********

Can you buy a bike on a tourist visa?

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@Neale ********

from what I gather you can, but it’s just about registering the bike with the authorities and thus, insurance coverage

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thanks

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@Peter ********

I love her, but we’re talking triumph scrambler 😂

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no problem a lot easier just saying

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Supa *********

I recommend you to find the motorcycle for rent no need to buy if you are holding tourist visa

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