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[~sabaisabai~]

Right, just to understand this is from experience or

Yes. Natas is correct.
You need perm address to register car.

Need to pay full in cash.
From experience

 

[froztheart]

Yes. Natas is correct.
You need perm address to register car.

Need to pay full in cash.
From experience

Right, but on tourist visa or?
Perm address and cash is understandable, unless one has valid visa etc. to support loans.

 

[~sabaisabai~]

Right, but on tourist visa or?
Perm address and cash is understandable, unless one has valid visa etc. to support loans.

They don't ask for visa leh
Only asked for address

 

[froztheart]

They don't ask for visa leh
Only asked for address

So you were on tourist visa when purchasing, not on any other visa e.g. WP etc. even though they did not request to verify.
Is my understanding correct?

Address as in the TM30 only?

 

[ApeTruelove]

One need to apply for the residence certificate inorder to purchase vehicle and not just TM30 receipt. If want to apply for residence certificate, need at least one 90days report receipt which I dont think you can get it with tourists visa

 

[natas]

One need to apply for the residence certificate inorder to purchase vehicle and not just TM30 receipt. If want to apply for residence certificate, need at least one 90days report receipt which I dont think you can get it with tourists visa

Very easy....no need 90 days proof... As long as u have a valid visa, bring your passport n 1 of these, utilities/phone/credit bills, etc with your full name and TH address...to SG embassy. Go in the morning, tell them u want to buy a car....afternoon u will get your residence certificate.

With residence certificate, passport, driving license, 1 suitcase of THB... walk into any car dealer, choose your car, if new car is available and no problem with insurance and paper work, u can drive out your car within a week. No need to wait for COE bidding.

 

[ApeTruelove]

Very easy....no need 90 days proof... As long as u have a valid visa, bring your passport n 1 of these, utilities/phone/credit bills, etc with your full name and TH address....book online with SG embassy, head down to Sathorn. Go in the morning, tell them u want to buy a car....afternoon u will get your residence certificate.

With residence certificate, passport, driving license, 1 suitcase of THB... walk into any car dealer, choose your car, if new car is available and no problem with insurance and paper work, u can drive out your car within a week. No need to wait for COE bidding.

tourists visa exemption can apply bo?

 

[natas]

tourists visa can apply bo?

Tourist visa, u r there to tour... logically why will u need to a buy a car and why will need a perm address
My Thai driving license have to renew every 5 yrs so have to visit SG embassy at least once in 5 yrs.

 

[~sabaisabai~]

So you were on tourist visa when purchasing, not on any other visa e.g. WP etc. even though they did not request to verify.
Is my understanding correct?

Address as in the TM30 only?

But why need buy car when on tourist visa?

@natas - he has already answered your question

 

[ApeTruelove]

Tourist visa, u r there to tour... logically why will u need to a buy a car and why will need a perm address
My Thai driving license have to renew every 5 yrs so have to visit SG embassy at least once in 5 yrs.

SG embassy in Thailand can renew Thai driving license? Not DLT? Or you are talking about getting the ROC

 

[froztheart]

But why need buy car when on tourist visa?

@natas - he has already answered your question

No la, as in while waiting for VIsa, can buy first while on tourist or need wait have Visa then can buy. This is what I want to know.
But yup, appreciate the clarification from both @natas and you!

Very easy....no need 90 days proof... As long as u have a valid visa, bring your passport n 1 of these, utilities/phone/credit bills, etc with your full name and TH address...to SG embassy. Go in the morning, tell them u want to buy a car....afternoon u will get your residence certificate.

With residence certificate, passport, driving license, 1 suitcase of THB... walk into any car dealer, choose your car, if new car is available and no problem with insurance and paper work, u can drive out your car within a week. No need to wait for COE bidding.

Edit after comments loaded: Right, so which means buying first while on tourist visa is not possible. Need to have the respective Visa and head to SG embassy to apply for residence certificate before being able to proceed.

 

[natas]

SG embassy in Thailand can renew Thai driving license? Not DLT? Or you are talking about getting the ROC

I went to embassy to get residency cert then head to DLT to renew my Thai license.

 

[natas]

Edit after comments loaded: Right, so which means buying first while on tourist visa is not possible. Need to have the respective Visa and head to SG embassy to apply for residence certificate before being able to proceed.

There is another way, buy a condo with your name.

 

[froztheart]

There is another way, buy a condo with your name.

 

[~sabaisabai~]

No la, as in while waiting for VIsa, can buy first while on tourist or need wait have Visa then can buy. This is what I want to know.
But yup, appreciate the clarification from both @natas and you!


Edit after comments loaded: Right, so which means buying first while on tourist visa is not possible. Need to have the respective Visa and head to SG embassy to apply for residence certificate before being able to proceed.

You need to go sg embassy in bkk to authenticate your driving licence before conversion to driving licence in bkk

 

[~sabaisabai~]

No la, as in while waiting for VIsa, can buy first while on tourist or need wait have Visa then can buy. This is what I want to know.
But yup, appreciate the clarification from both @natas and you!


Edit after comments loaded: Right, so which means buying first while on tourist visa is not possible. Need to have the respective Visa and head to SG embassy to apply for residence certificate before being able to proceed.

Most important before buying car you need to have a perm residence. If you are here for work while waiting for permit to be ready. You still need to have perm residency here.

 

[froztheart]

You need to go sg embassy in bkk to authenticate your driving licence before conversion to driving licence in bkk

Ahhh, So cannot just head to DLT and get an appointment for a BKK license then. Need to get TM30, Certificate of Residency then can proceed?

Most important before buying car you need to have a perm residence. If you are here for work while waiting for permit to be ready. You still need to have perm residency here.

This one is just basically a rental place first aka a rental contract under my name, then will be good to go liao ah.

 

[ApeTruelove]

The Department of Land Transport has drafted new regulations stating that international driving permits can no longer be used as proof for obtaining a temporary driver’s license. Foreign nationals will now be required to pass a written test to qualify for the license.​

A source from the Ministry of Transport has revealed that the Department of Land Transport (DLT) is currently in the process of gathering public feedback on a draft announcement concerning new guidelines for the training and fitness testing of applicants seeking a driver’s license or a license renewal.

This draft aims to amend the existing rules to enhance the process for both obtaining and renewing driving licenses.

The DLT stated that the rationale behind the revised draft is to improve the current regulations in line with international standards and to ensure the process is more suited to the current situation.

The new rules will also address the specific conditions for foreign nationals seeking to obtain or renew their Thai driving licenses, as per the existing 2022 regulations.

The key provisions of the draft announcement include:

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New law: International permits not accepted for temporary driver's license​

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025

The Department of Land Transport has drafted new regulations stating that international driving permits can no longer be used as proof for obtaining a temporary driver’s license. Foreign nationals will now be required to pass a written test to qualify for the license.​

A source from the Ministry of Transport has revealed that the Department of Land Transport (DLT) is currently in the process of gathering public feedback on a draft announcement concerning new guidelines for the training and fitness testing of applicants seeking a driver’s license or a license renewal.
This draft aims to amend the existing rules to enhance the process for both obtaining and renewing driving licenses.
The DLT stated that the rationale behind the revised draft is to improve the current regulations in line with international standards and to ensure the process is more suited to the current situation.

The new rules will also address the specific conditions for foreign nationals seeking to obtain or renew their Thai driving licenses, as per the existing 2022 regulations.
The key provisions of the draft announcement include:

Temporary driver’s license: Applicants cannot use an international driving permit as evidence for obtaining a temporary driver’s license.

• Foreign nationals seeking temporary licenses: If a foreign applicant uses a valid foreign driver’s license for the same vehicle type, they will still be required to take the written test (previously exempted from the written and driving tests). The license will remain valid for two years, as before.
• The use of a foreign-issued driver’s license, which is still valid, or an international driving permit under agreements to which Thailand is a party, will no longer be accepted as evidence for obtaining a personal driver’s license. The validity of the personal driver’s license has been extended from two years to five years. This applies to cases where the applicant has previously held a temporary personal driver’s license that has expired.

 

[Joe Mahmood]

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