Buying a Truck

[Freddy]

Hi Guys.  Will be moving out to Lam Plait Mat in September and top of the list is buy a truck. Had a look at previous posts in motor section but nothing since 2011 so can anyone update/advise me please. I want the truck in my name. Will my passport and UK licence be enough at the dealership to register to me if I am buying outright.

[davu]

I was told that it was easier to buy a car in my wife's name and it is. The dealers don't like the hoops involved if the Farang wants it in his name but it can be done. We are talking about a new truck, aren't we?
Get an international driving license while you are in the UK and think about getting a Thai license when you get here, easy peasy.
 I am pretty sure that even if buying outright you will need a certificate of residence before driving off. Don't worry about the rest of the paperwork until you get here.

[Freddy]

Thanks mate. Plan is to come in on AO visa and then extend to retirement. Yes a new truck. We have a house built. Is the certificate of residence a quick fix I can get done in Burriram before I change to retirement visa. Will get the international license and understand I have to get the thai driving license within 3 months of residence. Heads spinning with all the bits and pieces need to do first few months but will work through it I'm sure. 

[nookiebear]

Thanks mate. Plan is to come in on AO visa and then extend to retirement. Yes a new truck. We have a house built. Is the certificate of residence a quick fix I can get done in Burriram before I change to retirement visa. Will get the international license and understand I have to get the thai driving license within 3 months of residence. Heads spinning with all the bits and pieces need to do first few months but will work through it I'm sure. 

My advice is to make sure the truck is in your name.You will need a residence certificate from Immigration.Now the big question is .....They are easily obtained when you have a retirement extension but I'm not too sure when you haven't.Are you married to yourThai lady?Be very wary about putting things into their names because if everything turns pear shaped you will still have some 'wheels'. I've been here a long time & I've seen many 'disasters',one very recently too,where the guy has lost his home,his 1 years old truck & all he has now is a m/cycle............They had been married for 8 years!!

[Freddy]

Thanks for the advice. Exactly why I want to have the truck in my name. Although together for 3 years (half of which she has spent in the UK on tourist visas) there aint never no guarantee in life !! My dilemma is, do I rent/borrow truck for 3 months whilst waiting for retirement visa conversion or buy day 1 or 2 and put in her name. I will ponder that one for a bit !!! .

[Somnat]

No need for an International License.

Your UK License translated to Thai (can be done locally) will suffice.

Having a retirement extension to your Non O Visa is not a requirement to getting a Thai license .....

But getting a residence certificate without one may be problematic ... though doable.

Try the police station in Lamplimat / Buriram.

Worse case scenario would be a wait of 2 months. IE: 90 day non O on arrival - apply for retirement extension with 30 days left to go.   

[SOM LUCK]

Where can I get a "Certificate of Residence" form.  I live near Buriram City

[gotlost]

No need for an International License.

Your UK License translated to Thai (can be done locally) will suffice.

Having a retirement extension to your Non O Visa is not a requirement to getting a Thai license .....

But getting a residence certificate without one may be problematic ... though doable.

Try the police station in Lamplimat / Buriram.

Worse case scenario would be a wait of 2 months. IE: 90 day non O on arrival - apply for retirement extension with 30 days left to go.

Good advice. To my knowledge e you can get a certificate of residence on an O-visa single entry at Kap Choeng Immigration which is your immigration office for Buriram.This where you need to go for your retirement extension. You will need two letters one for the dl another for the vehicle.Cost at KCI 500 baht each or 1000 baht total or you may try your local cop shop the have been know to supply these letters. Also  no need for translation of your UK dl or need of an IDP.

[gotlost]

Where can I get a "Certificate of Residence" form.  I live near Buriram City

1. Kap Choeng Imigration

2. The local cop stations have their own.

3. You spelled the word "form"

[Somnat]

Where can I get a "Certificate of Residence" form.  I live near Buriram City

If you go the Buriram police station way they have their own (badly written) forms.

Here is an Immigration Bureau template ......

Other option is to pick one up from KCI.

[gotlost]

AND if you use the local cop shop make sure your LTD will accept it as some will only accept from immigration or embassy.

[Freddy]

And thank you Somnat. Greatly appreciate all the advice and guidance I'm getting. Closer I get to the move date the more Qs are popping up and it's good to get the various viewpoints and options.

Gotlost - Thankyou for your help also. Bit confused though (easily done) When you refer to letters x 2 from KCI or cop shop do you mean the certificate of residence or are these letters I need to obtain the certificate ??

[gotlost]

Where can I get a "Certificate of Residence" form.  I live near Buriram City

If you go the Buriram police station way they have their own (badly written) forms.

Here is an Immigration Bureau template ......

Other option is to pick one up from KCI.

Thank you sir. I was looking for that.

[gotlost]

And thank you Somnat. Greatly appreciate all the advice and guidance I'm getting. Closer I get to the move date the more Qs are popping up and it's good to get the various viewpoints and options.

Gotlost - Thankyou for your help also. Bit confused though (easily done) When you refer to letters x 2 from KCI or cop shop do you mean the certificate of residence or are these letters I need to obtain the certificate ?

I'm calling the them by their legal and technical name. Certificate of Residency . A letter is only good for one thing and you will need two one for dl another for buying a vehicle and the letters only have a validity of 30 days. The letters at immigration cost 500 baht each. Your cost for 2 letters, 1000 baht.
Even if you get these from your local cop shop you still need two.

[SOM LUCK]

Once I fill out the "Request for Certificate of Residence" form do I have to go to KCI or can the local police dept issue the "Certificate of Residence"