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How do I buy a car in Thailand as a holder of a marriage visa?

Joni****
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Want to buy car got marriage visa

I understand if you have the log book there is no finiance owed

How does insurance work, sometimes when for sale insurance included till?? Certain date

When you buy car is it in your address, and do you have to send log book to change address as I am moving apartment next month

Any other help. Would be great full.

Thank you 🙏
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The post discusses the process of buying a car in Thailand on a marriage visa, specifically regarding insurance, registration, and necessity of addresses on documentation. Users emphasize a few important points: insurance is typically vehicle-based in Thailand, you may need a residence certificate for registration at the Department of Land Transport (DLT), and if married to a Thai, your spouse can assist you with the process.
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Emerald********
Emerald********
Why ask this cage stuff when you have Thai wife right with you? It’s her country and she has no idea ? Or can’t ask? Old man needs mommy to take him to buy a car . Wow
Proficien**********
Proficien**********
The car the seller & you with certificate of residence and the means to pay

A day out at the DLT office

You can eat there

You might even need to have a second day out

You can eat something different

Don't worry about different address

Get it in your name

Job done.

Google translate your questions at DLT.

If the sellers not playing ball bail out of the deal
Graeme *******
Graeme *******
If married to a Thai just ho and do insurance like anywhere in the world. We bought a new car, 4 years ago stayed with same insurance hand over my Thai license they do the rest 30 minutes later we walk out and of course with the two chilly bins as a thank you from the insurance company.
David *********
David *********
Let your thai wife buy a car with your money then a house and gold and buffalo 4 family u b ok mate
Derek *****
Derek *****
If you’re married, let your Thai spouse deal with it. These questions are so vague, I don’t even know where to start.
Herwig **************
Herwig **************
Than buy or do you need someone to bring you by hand to the car dealer
Preben *******************
Preben *******************
Herwig Hochenberger No
John *******
John *******
The insurance is a very basic Government insurance. If you require additional insurance you would need to get in touch with a Brooker.
John *******
John *******
John **********
John **********
In Thailand it's often the car itself that's insured rather than the driver, something you need to check. You will need to get a residence certificate from immigration and go to your local DLT office to register the car in your name. If buying new the dealership usually takes care of it all.
Graeme *******
Graeme *******
@John *********
correct most think.its the driver but of course the car has the accident if the case.
Bobbo **********
Bobbo **********
@John *********
if you have thai pink id card you dont need residence certificate

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