Vehicle Ownership

[jayenram]

It's likely that this question has been asked before, but the search facility is not offering much assistance.

Some time ago I attempted to change a vehicle ownership into my own name. I was told at that time that I needed proof of my address from the immigration office. For a number of reasons, the change was put on the back-burner.

The situation has arisen again, and this time I hope to follow it through. My question is that I now have a Thai driving licence (obtained with proof of address from immigration) which I didn't have before. Will this now suffice as proof of address?

Cheers

[LivinLOS]

No.. At least not in Phuket it doesnt.

And creates the laughable situation whereby to show the local transport office my formal address.. I went to immigration, who confirmed it by seeing my license, to write me the confirm.. To take back to the transport office !!!

[jayenram]

No.. At least not in Phuket it doesnt.

And creates the laughable situation whereby to show the local transport office my formal address.. I went to immigration, who confirmed it by seeing my license, to write me the confirm.. To take back to the transport office !!!

I guessed as much.

We'll ring the licence office on monday morning to confirm. Cheers.

[LivinLOS]

I should also say.. That when going to immigration ideally they want to see your house rental / lease agreement.. I had one but tried it on with the license to see how it went. I dont know if its 'standard practice' to accept a license.

[retiredusn]

I should also say.. That when going to immigration ideally they want to see your house rental / lease agreement.. I had one but tried it on with the license to see how it went. I dont know if its 'standard practice' to accept a license.

On the resident certificat that you need for a thai driver's license there are two blocks to check; either for "drivers license" or "buy/car or motorbike" with that in hand from immgr. it seem to be no problem to buy a car I have bought two of them in my name...........Good Luck, and the form can be downloaded from thaivisa