What should I do about transferring motorcycle ownership in Thailand if the buyer can't register until later?

Mar 6, 2022
3 years ago
Richard ********
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I sold my motorcycle today. the new owner can’t transfer until later in the year. The new owner is going overseas for a few months. Should I give him the green book and bill of sale? Can I transfer ownership for him? Any suggestions?

Update: The New owner will not ride the motorcycle. It will be in storage.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The seller has concerns about transferring ownership of a motorcycle to a buyer who is currently overseas and cannot register the vehicle until later in the year. Comments suggest that while it's standard to provide the green book and bill of sale to the new owner, the seller remains liable for any issues until the ownership is officially transferred. It is recommended to either complete the transfer in advance if possible or leave the documents with a trusted third party to handle the registration. Additional guidance emphasizes the importance of legal residency documentation when foreigners are involved in the transfer process.
Lurcho ********
Your like some kind of Master Deal Maker .
Took **********
would you make the same deal in Britain...?
Gary **********
I had a bike for 7 years I bought it but never put my name as keeper ..no probs with it .
Garrett ***********
So 2 things, if he's bought the bike from you the greenbook and bill of sale are his.

2nd, If the seller of a bike or car is a foreigner, the NEED to accompany the buyer to the DLT with a certificate of residency or work permit AND their valid passport, otherwise the DLT won't transfer ownership. (varies slightly from office to office)

3rd. Most people don't transfer ownership of a bike when they sell it. My bike is still registered in the last persons name I bought it from, it's just easier.
Michael ********
Considering the recent case with the Ducati which was very high profile the bill of sale was enough to prove ownership had shifted and that was against a policeman
Carsten ************
The DLT won't accept the docs later this year anymore, if sold by foreigner. Next to sales contract and green book there's the certificate of residence neccessary. That's valid only 1 month.

Give it all to some moto-shop and they will do it for some bucks tomorrow.
Danny **********
As long as it is your name you are liable for any accidents to property or peolple.

Regardless of who is driiving.

I borrowed a "friend" my motorcycle once. He did a hit and run on a car.

23,000 Bhats worth of damage

To the car and bike.

Guess who had to pay when my "friend" ran away and the police came.
Garrett ***********
@Danny *********
That's not true
Danny **********
@Garrett **********
Really?

it happened to me in Minburi, Bangkok.

I was summoned to local court by the car owner's insurance company who claimed the money from me and I paid before it went mediation.

The bike was registered to me, it was involved in an accident and as the legal owner I was liable.

You need to brush-up on Thai law, if you live here and own vehicles.
Garrett ***********
@Da***
Did you have proof that you sold it?
Mark ******
@Garrett **********
It seems he hadn't sold it, he "borrowed" (loaned) it to a friend.
Garrett ***********
Mark That's a big difference, of course he won't say that though.
Danny **********
@Garrett **********
Not a big difference.

If you sell your vehicle, and the transfer has not gone through, the owner on the book is still liable.

Instead of arguing on the internet ask questions with a real Thai lawyer, like I did.
Jean *******
Once you have a bill or sale your all good. This is normal practice to.gige green book and signed transfer documents. I have never heard of any one getting automatic fines. This isn't uk.
Keef ********
Bad move. You remain liable.
Pikey *********
You will get all the fines
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