What is the current process for obtaining letters of residence in Thailand for vehicle transactions?

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Visited immigration today in Bangkok to pay the fine for missing my 90 day reporting.  That went perfect thanks to this lovely lady at the front desk.  Then I had to go for
Round 2 to get letter of residence. I need 3 as I’m selling two motorcycles and buying one new one.  I guess they have a limit of 2 and said I must come back.  I also asked about expedite option and was told to come back in a week to pick the second up and then I can ask for 1 more.  😊
Is this the current way or was I just unlucky.

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user shares their recent experience at an immigration office in Bangkok regarding the process of obtaining a Certificate of Residence (CoR) necessary for vehicle trading, specifically for selling and purchasing motorcycles. They encountered a limit on the number of CoRs issued at a time and were advised to return for additional letters. Comments reveal varied experiences with the CoR process, including alternative methods that may expedite obtaining documents, such as leveraging the Yellow Book. The discussion highlights differing opinions on the necessity of the CoR when engaging in vehicle transactions.

Trustworthy************ · Answer

CoR for me was instant but a fee of 500bht. 1 week, it was free.

Jim ******* · Answer

When you are buying a vehicle, with the Yellow Book, it takes a dealer 2 hours to make you the owner. Otherwise it may take a week. Many here said the Yellow Book ( that they do not have) is useless.

Jim ******* · Answer

Following advice from here, I went to Samut Prakan (Bangkok) Immigration office to get Certificate of Residence for Driving License, getting Thai mobile number in my name and passport and opening a bank account.

The Imm clerk, said, all 3 can be done with one form, just tick all the 3 check boxes.

Took a week and me coming back to get their stamp (for all 3 CoRs).

Since I have the Yellow book on my condo (Imm saw it and copied it) , all 3 instances said no need for the CoR, they did not even look at the CoR papers. Those useless papers (valid for a month) went to the dust bin.

Sue ********** · Answer

Normally as the seller of a car or bike you don‘t need a CoR only if you buy one

What is the current process for obtaining letters of residence in Thailand for vehicle transactions?

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