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Do I need permission from my girlfriend to use her scooter in Thailand, and what documents do I need from immigration to buy a motorbike?

Thai Driving License Scooter Permission Immigration Documents Residence Certificate Buying a Motorbike in Thailand

Istvan *********

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Hi all.

questions about scooters.

If I'm using my girlfriend's scooter (she is thai) do i need any kind of paper from her she let me to use her motorbike? (If the police stop me, i have thai driving license) 

I'm planning to buy a motorbike. I was already looking after and the guy said he need 3 documents. Passport copy, visa copy and something from the immigration... What document i need for the immigration?

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The user inquires about two main issues regarding scooters in Thailand: first, whether they need written permission from their Thai girlfriend to use her scooter despite having a Thai driving license, and second, what documents are required from immigration to purchase a motorbike, specifically mentioning the need for a residence certificate.

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John **********

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You need a residence certificate from immigration

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Paul ********

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@John *********

correct 300 baht

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Garrett ***********

Garrett ***********

40 baht in Chiang mai, free in Bangkok

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Garrett ***********

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@Istvan ********

Yeah, different rules too. Bangkok requires you to be on a Non-Immigrant visa and have completed 1 in person 90 day report. Most other immigrations offices don't though.

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@Garrett **********

wow crazy how different province by province...

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Todd *********

Todd *********

depends where. 100 baht or however much they can get from you. Some free

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Paul ********

Paul ********

300 at Jontiem

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