Do I need a work permit to sell second-hand motorcycle parts in Thailand?

Work Permit Business Regulations Second-Hand Sales Motorbike Parts Thai Law

Aug 1, 2024

5 months ago

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I am wondering.

If you sell second hands parts. 

Do you need a work permit for it ?

For example you have a motorbike and you modify the turn signal. And than you sell the orginal ones.

I know they will hunt you down or make a big deal about it. But just wondering about the law.😁

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Selling second-hand motorcycle parts in Thailand may not require a work permit as long as it is not conducted as a formal business. Community comments suggest that casual selling, such as selling modified parts from a motorbike, is generally overlooked by authorities. However, there may be legal nuances, and awareness of regulations is advised.

Greg ***********

Thais have a say for this. They will tell you "you thing too mutt" 😆😆😂😂

5 months ago

Craig *******

Why would it be illegal? You could sell the whole bike or parts, makes no difference. Selling an item is neither "work" nor a "business". Do you really think Thai authorities are chasing after people on Facebook marketplace?

5 months ago

Vinn *********

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@Craig ******

And what if you buy 50 bikes and you sell parts daily. It's even enough money to live from it in Thailand. Where is the limit? As I said before I don't think they Hunt you down I just wondering about the thai law.

5 months ago

Craig *******

@Vinn ********

well that's entirely different and not what you asked. Buying 50 bikes and selling parts daily is a business obviously.

5 months ago

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Craig *******

Pedro *******

@Vinn ********

there are plenty of fake goods in Thailand.

5 months ago

Cary ******

As long as it’s not a business nobody cares. Bigger fish to fry.

5 months ago

Vinn *********

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@Cary *****

I know but I wondering about the thai law. And when it's an business? Some people have alot bikes and modify it also. So they sell the original parts.

5 months ago

Barry ********

@Vinn ********

so really you want to sell parts. Why not just say that.

5 months ago

Vinn *********

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@Barry *******

Haha no I just had an discussion with my Thai friend and we both did wondering about this. ( we had different opinions)

I have only 1 bike so not many parts to sell lol.

5 months ago

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Vinn *********

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