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Can I sell my scooter to a dealer in Thailand the same day I decide to sell it?

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Apr 14, 2023
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Mike *****
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Leaving for a few months (or more?) so probably going to sell my scooter. Anyone know if dealers do these purchases same day or does it take longer?
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If you plan to sell your scooter in Thailand, you'll need a residence certificate, and once that is obtained, the sale can typically be completed in about 15 minutes at a dealer.
Mike *****
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2022 Aerox w/ about 2000kms., love it but don't want to deal with storage for an unknown period.
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Mike *****
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I'm going to get offers from dealers.

I don't have much time, I leave next Thursday. I don't think I've got time to figure out the steps for a private sale.
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Jeff *********
@Mike ****
 how much are you asking?
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Paul ********
@Mike ****
 send us a photo maybe sell it here now
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Bernard *****
what is your scooter ?
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Bob **********
You’ll need a residence certificate and once you have that yes it’s only takes 15 minutes at a dealers
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Mike *****
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@Bob Oops. I meant to add that - Yes.
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@Mike ****
 thanks
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Mike *****
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@Bob

Final update - found the dealer you recommended and sold them my motorbike today at a fair price.

Thank you very much.
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Bob **********
@Mike ****
 did you need a resident certificate??
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Mike *****
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@Bob Ok.

South Pattaya Rd and Buakhao.

I just noticed in Maps that Buakhao changes to Pattaya Thai as it meets S. Pattaya Rd.

Gotcha. 👍
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Mike *****
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@Bob - Pattaya Thai must have a different name, it doesn't show up on Google Maps anywhere. I use that to get to any new business (it's suicide to search while riding). Or if you can name any business that it's next to.. Otherwise, thx anyway, I'll try Mike Motorbike.
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Bob **********
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 it’s at the end of soi bukhoaw at Pattaya south rd on the corner both sides you can’t miss it
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Mike *****
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Bob D'Andrea I know Soi Buakhao but a google maps search doesn't turn up anything for 'Minton'. Do you mean Mityon? There's one on Third Rd and one on S Pattaya Rd (close to Buakhao)..
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Bob **********
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 the one at the end of bukhoaw on Pattaya Thai I sold and traded a few bikes there I find he gives the best offers but you’ll probably have to wait until the immigration opens because I’m 99% sure you’ll need a residence certificate unless the bike is in a Thai name good luck
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Mike *****
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Gordon Kilpatrick Did you sell to a dealer in Pattaya? If so, which?
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Bob **********
@Mike ****
 got to the Minton on soi bukhoaw and Pattaya Thai he gives the best offers and will pay you on the spot
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Mike *****
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I'll check with the dealer when I get a quote.

Worst case it'll force a trip to Jomptien Immigration.
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Mike *****
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Thanks guys. Hoping not to need to get yet ANOTHER residence certificate but if I decide to sell it's good to know that it's a quick process.
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Gordon ************
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 You do not need a Residence certificate to sell, only to buy 👌👌👌
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Bob **********
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 Great
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Bob **********
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 try and sell it with out one I’ve had many bikes bought and sold in the last 14 years I’ve always needed a resident certificate for every transaction
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Gordon ************
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 I’ve just sold mines
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