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?

Nov 7, 2022
2 years ago
Istvan *********
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Hi all.

2 questions about scooters.

1. 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)

2. 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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TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
John **********
You need a residence certificate from immigration
Paul ********
@John *********
correct 300 baht
Garrett ***********
@Paul *******
40 baht in Chiang mai, free in Bangkok
Istvan *********
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@Garrett **********
wow crazy how different province by province...
Garrett ***********
@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.
Todd *********
@Paul *******
depends where. 100 baht or however much they can get from you. Some free
Paul ********
@Todd ********
300 at Jontiem
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