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Can I extend my Thai customs declaration for a foreign vehicle more than once?

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May 5, 2020

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THAI CUSTOMS — Do you own a vehicle registered in another country? I have a Malay motorcycle and I had understood that customs declarations could be extended for only 30 days at a time, and ONLY ONCE. Since I will stay here until July 31, I will need to extend that doc for three more months. I visited customs today and I gather that the one-month limit is being waived just like the visa is. 

My question is; am I wrong about the one-time extension? It got me in hot water and a 3,000 Baht fine, so I'm curious...

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The user seeks clarification on the rules regarding extending customs declarations for a vehicle registered abroad, specifically a Malaysian motorcycle. They initially believed that the extension could only be granted once for a duration of 30 days, leading to a fine for non-compliance. Recent information suggests this limit may be waived, lasting until July 31, prompting the inquiry.

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It was a few years ago, the last time i was involved in a topic like this. But then, i'm pretty sure a vehicle registered in another country had 2 years before it had to either leave here or be registered. The amount of time that it had to leave before it could return, i'm not sure of.

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Why does it mater if you have a vehicle registered in another country?

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Because if you import it temporarily as a tourist, the customs only permit limited time periods without it becoming an 'import' incurring a tax liability.

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Mark ***********

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Huh? This is about Thai customs...

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