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I read some of the posts, but sorry in case I missed it, how does bank know the registered name of a phone number given to them...? I thought only SIM card company can do that (and maybe police - probably through them). Are the banks given access or they can contact some place to verify this info..., because if this is not going to be automatic, or say quickly done via some computer, it will take forever for bank staff to go through every phone number of every account - probably for Thais too... My number was registered many years ago with True using old passport number, but banks has my new passport number, I hope that's not a big deal, same name after all..., not received anything from the bank yet..., I pop on to True and update the passport number, just in case.

I think this birthday thing is a bit confusing. Let me see if I can get it with an example: If my 5 years licence expire 1 June 25 which is always also my birthday. Then I go renew before this date, I get licence valid from that date to 1 June 30. Now if I don't go, say let licence expire, and go renew in say 1 July 25, you think I get a licence from 1 June 25 to 1 June 31 ...!?

Actually I realises the new Triumph 400 series are more naked/cafe racer style. Similar to the cruiser type like RE Meteor would be Honda Rebel. I think a Rebel 300cc version would probably be a close match, and good alternative..., 27hp vs 20hp. Many used ones around, best to test drive and feel the handling and seat position...

I love my Forza and recommend it, but for a motorbike in the type and cc you're looking for, also check new Triumph 400 range, maybe a used one in close price range..., have you seen the RE Meteor 350 power hp, compare the weight and power with Forza 29hp or Triumph ...!

A lawyer and I saw on various web pages, I have feeling this is a new regulation...

I heard a scam where money paid to condo admin management company and they say the condo for sale is foreign freehold..., how is that possible !? Surely the details at land office will say the condo owned by a foreigner or Thai and if its foreign freehold or not...! Unless condos exchange hand over the years and 51/49 quota can change..., but is that how it works...? That's a condo that was foreign freehold is bought by a Thai, then that free another Thai quota condo to be available for foreign freehold...? Basically is the assignment of a condo as Thai quota or Foreign quota can change over time..., or once fixed, it never changes....?

I have renewed my 2 year and 5 year for both car and motorbike, they never asked for Overseas Licence or IDP in Phuket... Everything else mentioned is spot on.

Now for every renewal must watch a video, about 45 min, answer 4 or 5 questions at the end (or middle, can't remember) which are very obvious and in English. Link provided on DLT website and must do this at home on computer or mobile etc., at the end get screenshot or photo of QR code that appears. Valid for 6 months. They need this on the day going for renewal. Then the usual reaction test and taking photo is done. I heard in Phuket at least, can no longer watch this video at DLT, must do it beforehand... But in Phuket last year they gave me an appointment of 1.5 month after I went to renew (5 year to 5 year renewal). But usually it's about 2 weeks, not sure why, and I even argued with the manager, but she said they change only if I bring a proof of flight ticket that I am leaving, then they change it, otherwise have to wait...! (I said I'm leaving, but they are getting smart...). I think other offices are not like this, Phuket is a meyham, too many people, and they still want more to come...! 🤔

I also thought it was like this, but I'm told now must specify on the money transfer reference from abroad, the condo unit #, project name, town (basically address)...!?!? So that money can only be used to purchase that specific condo as bank mentions this on their certificate of FET and the Land Registry office specifically verify this at the time of transaction...! Now if for some reason (and I can think of many) the deal did not go through. The money has to be expatriated to the original foreign bank, and to buy another condo, sent again with new details...!😳 That's just mindblowingly stupid if you ask me, imagine losses on fees and exchange sell/buy gap..., and imagine sellers knowing the buyer will lose a hell of a lot, try to sabotage the deal and ask for more money etc....!? I'm amazed we don't hear more about this... And I'm sure this crazy idea is again introduced to the benefit the Thai banks, I mean why would the money have to be attached to a specific condo unit when deal has not been done yet...!!!???

After exactly 3 years from the day tax was due, if no tax was paid during this 3 years, the green book becomes invalid. Must apply and get a new one. I think you can do it yourself at DLT office if get a signed power of attorney form from the last owner on the green book. Doesn't cost much for a small scooter... After that can insure/tax and then also register the name on green book to yourself... (need copy of last owner ID, and transfer form etc. signed as well).

I have experience with Honda brake pads, there are originals, then copy type A, then copy type B. I have seen original next to copy type A, it was imposible to tell them apart, up to the red Honda sticker label with part number or any sign on the actual pad..., the guy told me even Honda dealers knowingly or unknowingly using copy type A sometimes...! The copy A was half the price of original the honest seller told me. But he said for a scooter, you won't see much difference anyway...!? I bet on a downhill when it gets hot and seized could know about it... 🤔 Not heard about tyres but the Michelin City Grip copy readily available at half price, but it has different name from what I've seen, looks the same...

Haha..., really, a car, and you posted this question in motorbike forum...!!!? 😎 Not much fun with a car, get stuck behind a van or a truck for hours, no easy way to overtake.. 😜

Don't miss Doi Inthanon, highest point in Thailand, must go viewpoint.. Done half of it on Forza no problem with brakes at all, depends if speeding downhill to the bends and then brake hard will cause overheating on anything, Forza has enough engine brake to cope with down slopes ..., with reasonable safe riding... I can imagine problem with 2 x 100kg tourists and luggage on a Click, speeding downhill, out of control, could be a problem - damn dangerous ...!

With Witholding Tax (aka income/gain tax) don't take into account initial money paid for property purchase...? See this example here: https://thailand.acclime.com/guides/withholding-tax-selling-condominium/ It mentions "7,995,000 assessed value", is that the sales price now, or sales price minus purchase price...? It should be the latter... 🤔

I think this is for Thai nationals, it says the previous discount rate limit was 3 mill, now increased to 7 mill, I know for fact that many foreigners sold and bought condos below 3 mill and paid the 2%, so even previous discount was not available to non-Thais, very much doubt new arrangement apply either. Then again this is LOS, let's hear from those who did a transaction this week and if they paid this or got 0.01%...!?