Selling your Motorbike in Thailand

[TotallyOz]

I was going to sell my Motorbike on Friday as I expect to be away from gay Thailand for an extended holiday. I went to Immigration and got all the paperwork together. They needed copies of my passport, visa, and house papers. You also need 2 photos. The cost is 200 baht. All this was just as I expected. What I didn't know was that I was going to sell the motorbike on the day I was leaving and my visa expired. The motorbike shop said they were not able to buy the bike unless more days were on the visa. I didn't understand this at all but the rule is that in order to sell, they need enough time on the Visa in order to process the paperwork themselves. Thus, if you are leaving soon, you need to make sure you make the arrangements to sell in advance or make sure you have your Visa several days past the day you wish to sell.

 

I had to go back to Immigration, renew my Visa (1900 baht) and then do all the paperwork over again to sell the motorbike. A real PITA.

 

Just a heads up for those of you like me who don't plan too far in advance!

[Guest MonkeySee]

You sold your bike to a motorcycle business. I wonder if you would have the same problem if you sold it to an individual.

[Guest]

You sold your bike to a motorcycle business. I wonder if you would have the same problem if you sold it to an individual.

 

According to a friend who is VERY knowledgeable about these kinds of things, he said no. He said all they wanted was a visa number and I could have easily transferred the bike to him or another name with ID with no problem. I didn't know that until it was too late. And, I didn't test that theory. But, I have turned a few over to the BF over the years and I don't remember it being this much of a hassle.

[Guest MonkeySee]

According to a friend who is VERY knowledgeable about these kinds of things, he said no. He said all they wanted was a visa number and I could have easily transferred the bike to him or another name with ID with no problem. I didn't know that until it was too late. And, I didn't test that theory. But, I have turned a few over to the BF over the years and I don't remember it being this much of a hassle.

Oh well, you live and learn. Maybe, next time just give it to the bf du jour, or sell it to one of your falang friends. Friendship has a bulletin board where many people put ads. I often see condos and motorcycles for sale.