What paperwork is required to buy a motorcycle in Thailand?

@Michael *******

I have the contacts of the sellers. According to the green books, the bikes are in my name. I understand from you, that all the bikes in my garage with my name in the green book are not owned by me? Who owns the bikes then? Please send us all a reference, to what you stated that I'm/we're not the owner without the 'contact'. BTW, we talk about Thai law in Thailand, not the law of the nation you are coming from. The same is true for cars. And yes, if you want to, ask the seller to sign a sell/buy contract, but it does not make a difference in future ownership.

@Michael *******

both driver's . went through the tests and passed . no cheating . as you may suggest .

insurance , you pick up your own company like you'd do in the west .I don't see where there could be any problem .

quite cheap too for a good third party coverage in case of accident .

in Chiang Mai you can go and see Ben , at Pantip plaza .4th floor . he does insurance for foreigners . it's his job . good helping guy

@Peter *********

then they're still too fresh . time to start to make their own research !!!!! but I know that cost a lot of energy for some ... 5555

@Giorgio *****

very true , it’s a steep learning curve for some ex pats living in Thailand

@Peter *********

so true

@Michael *******

be very careful. just for your info : in some places you can smoke cannabis freeely , in other places may get death penalty .

much more easy in some countries you drive on the right side, in some others on the left . in others you drive where ever there is room to drive . the world is very diverse . don't take anything for granted because you've seen it once

@Michael *******

A green book has nothing to do with a contract.. and if you read my threads again.. I've repeatedly said you need a green book to legally transfer title of a motorcycle at the LTO.. nobody here has said you don't need the green book.. i think you are confused my friend 😐

@Michael *******

If either the buyer or the seller is a foreigner a residency certificate is needed or a Yellow House book

@Michael *******

well that's what they ask me for when I first license the bike so I can only go buy what I at to do 🤗

@Michael *******

They are totally unnecessary so why do one?

@Michael *******

In Western culture it may be normal to look to execute a written agreement.. but in Thailand it's not normal if you are trading privately.. yes if you are buying from a dealer with retail premises.. ie. one with a corporate image.. but many small 'dealers' that trade from home will not want to sign a pre-sale agreement.. they are just as suspicious of your intent as you are about theirs.. but the LTO system removes all doubt and worry from the transaction imo.. unless buying retail you don't need a contract really.. but if a seller won't bring the vehicle to the LTO to be checked and verified i'd walk away personally 👍

@Michael *******

Please explain the purpose of a pre-sale contract and the benefit of it to a buyer 🤔

@Michael *******

Well i have been stopped many times at routine check points when travelling between provinces.. and each time was in a vehicle i bought without a sale contract.. so long as i had a valid driving license and the green/blue book showing ownership of the vehicle there was never any problem.. so i don't understand this comment.. the real purpose of a pre-sale contract is to detail the intention of the buyer/seller.. eg. exactly what is being bought/sold, the agreed price for it, any extras included, any warranty or guarantees, etc.. which is all very important when you are purchasing a new vehicle from a dealer.. which invariably will be pre-ordered and delivered at a later date to the agreed specification.. but by contrast a second hand vehicle bought privately is sold as seen.. so you must satisfy yourself with its quality when striking the deal.. and will have another chance to check this when you meet at the LTO.. who will also check the bike's providence before transferring title.. so you get what you see and will have indisputable title to it.. with money only changing hands once title is guaranteed.. hence you cannot end up with a stolen vehicle or a vehicle that is not as described.. and therefore a contract is meaningless and unnecessary.. there is also an audit trail of all previous owners in the green/blue book.. which is on permanent record with the LTO.. so nobody can hide from responsibility should their later be an enquiry from the police (or other authorities) regarding said vehicle.. ie. who owned it and when and where they live.. which is also connected to their Thai ID or foreigner ID to facilitate tracking by police (using immigration system if needed) should they need to he found later.. so the whole system is geared to making scamming extremely difficult.. the one area where you will have no recourse at all is if you buy a vehicle without testing the mechanics are up to the expected (or described) standard.. so if the gearbox is faulty or there is a serious oil leak on the engine say.. or the suspension needs replacing and you don't identify it yourself.. then any repairs will fall on you.. unless a written guarantee has been provided by the seller covering such faults for a limited period.. but the average Thai person selling a 5-10 year old motorcycle is not going to do that.. so if you are concerned get the bike examined by a qualified mechanic before you part with your money.. otherwise you accept the risks involved and must factor these into the price you agree to pay!

@Michael *******

I don't think that is true 🤔 it's no worse and no better than anywhere else in the world 🌎 I have never had a problem

@Michael *******

the most important thing's you need at a police check point or stop is The correct driving license/permit to drive in Thailand the correct Visa in your passport if your buying the car , tax on the vehicle and sometime the vehicles register book , that's all 🥱

@Michael *******

you have the vehicle book simple, the only time you need a contract is if the vehicle is on hire to yourself 🤫

@Michael *******

Announcement of the Committee on Contracts regarding the hire purchase of automobiles and motorcycles is a regulated business agreement B.E. 2561" which came into force on July 1, 2018, which aims to protect those who hire cars or motorcycles.

@Michael *******

you don't need any contract, and only the seller needs bring house book or ID copy

You obviously haven't bought a bike or vehicle in Thailand 🤫🤔

@Michael *******

yeah what ever you say 😁😁😅

@Michael *******

And don't you be so arrogant and ignorant calling people stupid 🤨 I think your comment says more about you than it does me 🤫

at least I know what I am talking about ,you on the other hand seem a bit paranoid and your comments are absolutely rubbish ,

@Michael *******

I don't think that is correct at all, when you buy your own bike or car 🤫

@Peter *********

I think in every country you have to put it in your name nothing to do with Thailand. All the country's I've bin it was like that.

@Floris **************

, yes but most countries I’ve lived in you can fill in the forms and post them

Not possible in Thailand you have to visit in person with all the paperwork

@Peter *********

oh ok that could be yes.