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Can I change the ownership of a purchased bike to my name while on a tourist visa in Thailand?
Ive just purchased a bike (with green book). I'm only here on a tourist visa, would it be possible to change it to my name? If it's not possible or it's too much hassle we can change it to my girlfriend's name, but if it's not difficult I'll have it in mine.
Answer summary
The process of changing the ownership of a motorcycle purchased in Thailand while on a tourist visa is indeed possible but requires specific documentation. You will need a certificate of residency from your embassy or Thai immigration, proof of address, transfer agreement, the vehicle book, your passport, and payment. It might be easier to have the motorcycle transferred to a local partner's name if you're unable to gather these documents, although this comes with its own risks. Consulting a local motorcycle shop could simplify the process, as they are familiar with the necessary paperwork.
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Oliver ********
The most difficult part is often getting all the docs required from the seller. If you can't get them, you haven't bought your girlfriend a bike, you've just given someone some money and borrowed their bike.
Lyndon ********
At least the guy now knows he has bought his girlfiend a new bike .most guys dont find out that untill much later
Carsten ************
@Lyndon *******
i know about bigger losses than a motorbike only, 555
Lawrance **********
Make sure you have the paperwork signed by previous owner - if it's too much hassle to change into your name - just keep it in previous name till you sell or store it.
Carsten ************
Make the deal at some Motorbike Shop. They have all documents there and will charge you for the service only a few bucks. Only thing you have to care yourself about, it's the prove of residence from Immigration. That's a 10 minutes-job only.
John ******
@Carsten ***********
depends. Yes if you are the owner it is a 10 minutes job. If not lot of paperwork or not possible at all.Carsten ************
@John *****
The guys from the morbike shops will do it and they know exactly, what's required. Hans *********
Never!!!
anything on Name from Girlfriend (how big the Love ever) without you want make a Gift!!! Because you can look in her Face not in her Brain.
So my Thai Wife say! from first Day we stay together 2004 over so much Farang, the not see that the have NOTHING on the End. And for very much the End cam more early as the think!
anything on Name from Girlfriend (how big the Love ever) without you want make a Gift!!! Because you can look in her Face not in her Brain.
So my Thai Wife say! from first Day we stay together 2004 over so much Farang, the not see that the have NOTHING on the End. And for very much the End cam more early as the think!
Boon ******
@Hans ********
what do u mean? Hans *********
@Boon *****
Wer lesen kann ist klar im Vorteil!Boon ******
@Hans ********
thank you 
Brahim ******
@Boon *****
he means his wife most likely will tell him to fark off and steal all his dinerosBoon ******
@Brahim *****
but his background pic is a Thai lady. I'm confused 
Juanda ****
you can have it change.
-need proof of
the address.
-transfer agreement
-the vehicle book
-your passport
-money
-motorcycle
-need proof of
the address.
-transfer agreement
-the vehicle book
-your passport
-money
-motorcycle
Juanda ****
it’s pretty straight forward
Paul *******
You need a certificate of residency from either your embassy or Thai immigration.
Bob **********
@Paul ******
sounds like it won't be the worst thing you do over here 
Cassius **********
OP@Paul ******
Looks like I've just bought my girlfriend a bike then 😂Activity
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