Answered6 years ago

Is it legal to give away a Malay-registered motorbike in Thailand?

Motorbike Regulations Customs Advice Non-Thai Registered Vehicles Motorbike Ownership Transfer Visa and Immigration Rules

Mark ***********

asked Jun 14, 2020

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Hi, is this forum good for customs advice also? If so, I want to give away my Malay-registered 125cc motorbike. Any idea if that is legal?

Answer summary

The discussion revolves around the legality of giving away a Malay-registered 125cc motorbike in Thailand. It emphasizes that since the bike is not Thai-registered, it typically cannot be sold in Thailand without proper paperwork, which must be handled in Malaysia. Concerns about the implications if the bike gets damaged were also raised, along with plans to visit Immigration and Customs for further clarification.

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Marcus **********

Where is the bike?

6 years ago

Mark ***********

Way up in Mae Sai, northern Thailand, easily a few days' ride from Malaysia.

6 years ago

Marcus **********

@Mark **********

OK let me think about it. I will get back to you.

6 years ago

Mark ***********

@Ma**

, I hope to visit Immigration and Customs this week with a translator...

6 years ago

Mark ***********

Okay,

@Gar****

, Marc, or Andy, what if I get in a wreck and it is totaled? Do I have to carry it back to Thailand? Sorry, I didn't mention that it is just a 125cc with 54,000 km.

6 years ago

Andy **********

6 years ago

Marcus **********

You need to take it back to Malaysia. You cannot sell it here as the papers with your name in need to be transferred in ML only.

6 years ago

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

Hey Mark, so you have a non Thai registered motorbike in Thailand? I assume it was brought in on a temporary import permit, has that expired?

6 years ago

Mark ***********

No, I am renewing it each month.

6 years ago