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Feb 5, 2026
3 months ago
Juan ********
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# 🚗I'm on Visa Exemption (entered Thailand Jan 15th) and want to buy and register a car in my name.

Online I read that I need a Residence Certificate + Passport to register it, but there's mixed information (some say some offices also ask for a long term Visa)

Has anyone had an experience with this? I'm in Samui and the car I want to buy will be registered in Bangkok
22 comments
Aug 31, 2025
8 months ago
Hi all, we're arriving in Chiang Mai soon, and we're going to be renting a car for a month or two, but after, we're hoping to buy a car and insure within Thailand. I've read online that to register a car officially, you need a "residency permit"... is the DTV enough for this, or is owning a car on a DTV not possible? Thanks.
7 comments
Jun 29, 2025
10 months ago
David ********
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Hello,

Can I do the 90 day report and get a Resident Certificate while I’m there? (Bangkok)

I want to buy a car and pretty sure I need Res Cert to change it into my name.

Cheers 🫡
8 comments
Mar 7, 2025
a year ago
Can I purchase a new car with DTV visa, if so what documents will I require and where do I get them.

I tried to search but only takes me to Meta/AI search, not within the group page.
25 comments
Feb 3, 2025
a year ago
Derek *********
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Has anyone successfully obtained a residency certificate in Bangkok without completing the 90-day check? I need it to register a car, but I haven’t been in Thailand long enough to meet the 90-day reporting requirement.

If anyone has experience with this or knows of a visa agent who can handle the process, I’d appreciate any recommendations.
8 comments
Feb 2, 2025
a year ago
Bastien ********
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I all, probably more a « everything else »

So in a few months I plan on moving to Hua Hin

I’ll probably need to buy car and I’m completely lost with all info I find online, so simple question :

Is it easier to convert my Driver licence to a Thai one in Hua Hin or in BKK (or other city?)

Do I need a residence certificate or is it only for buying the car ? Since I’m about to leave the place I rent I don’t know if it’s worth it to ask now.

No agent for sketchy scheme I play by the rules
15 comments
Dec 16, 2024
a year ago
Derek *********
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Does anyone have experience registering a car in your name while on the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?

I’d love to hear about the process, any challenges, or specific requirements for foreigners with this visa. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!
2 comments
Oct 29, 2024
2 years ago
Sunny *******
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Would anyone advice if I can renew car registration license on line? Or do I have to go to dlt? Do I need to bring the car?

The car is less than 5yr old

Thank you very much ?
13 comments
Apr 9, 2024
2 years ago
Leon *********
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Hi guys

Just a quick question… do you need a thai driving licence to buy a car ?

Thanks
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