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Do you need a Thai driving license to buy a car in Thailand?

Leon *********
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Hi guys

Just a quick question… do you need a thai driving licence to buy a car ?

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You do not need a Thai driving license to buy a car in Thailand. However, a residence certificate is required to register the car in your name. While it's not mandatory, some insurance companies may ask to see a driving license. It's important to note that an international driver's license can be valid for driving, but obtaining a Thai driving license is advisable for long-term stays.
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Steve **********
Steve **********
No! Only to drive one.
Albert *******
Albert *******
In the USA you don’t need a license to BUY it , but you’ll need a licensed driver to pick it up or transported without driving . Probably the same here.
Peter *********
Peter *********
NO
Simon **********
Simon **********
No, but I would highly recommend you get a license, especially if you’re you are going to be doing most of the driving, and get the insurance in your name. Oh, get a dashcam too!
Leon *********
Leon *********
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Thanks for the info 👍🏼
Steve **********
Steve **********
Nope, just $, but cant drive without license
Leon *********
Leon *********
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@Steve *********
can I dive it on an international license?
Leon *********
Leon *********
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@Steve *********
😂 drive
Steve **********
Steve **********
@Leon ********
ok, see.my answer.

Oh! If getting you Thai DL it's easy but havrvyour currrnt licence with you
Leon *********
Leon *********
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Will be staying 6 months at a time
Andy **********
Andy **********
@Leon ********
I've heard legally, you can only use an IDP for 3 consecutive months.
Steve **********
Steve **********
@Leon ********
dive or drive..dorty
Steve **********
Steve **********
@Leon ********
yes, but show you are applying for Thai DL if long term.
John **********
John **********
I'm not aware you need a driving license to buy a car anywhere. But you do need a driving license to drive one
Manuel *********
Manuel *********
No you don’t need one to buy it for some odd reason
David *********
David *********
@Manuel ********
same as the uk
Peter *********
Peter *********
No
Danny *******
Danny *******
Insurance company may want to see one.
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Danny ******
In Thailand the car is insured, not the driver(s)
Danny *******
Danny *******
@Graham *****
Yea, I live here so I know but just the same they may require it for other reasons.
Aake **********
Aake **********
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
No you’ll need a residence certificate to register it your name but you don’t need anything other than the buying price to buy it.
Andy **********
Andy **********
@Stuart ********
if you buy a car or motorcycle privately, what documents do you need to change the ownership of the vehicle?? I have heard about needing a residence certificate, a signed copy of the passport, if it's a foreigner, or Thai ID for a Thai, fill a form out, and maybe have an inspection at the land and transport office, I assume it's all done at your local land and transport office, where your residence certificate was issued.
Luigi ***********
Luigi ***********
@Stuart ********
Money 💰
Vinn *********
Vinn *********
Mai
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
No

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