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You could also get METV from your home country and if used carefully, that will give almost 9 months. People have reported back-to-back METVs. But long term on tourist visa is becoming hard.

Thailand seems to be wanting wealthy long-term tourists and one option is to use Elite Visa as some poster has suggested. It is 500K (baht) or approximately USD16K.

If you're young (between 30-40 or even less) and only want to spend a few years (2/3), it is not a good option. In that scenario, it is better to go for METV. 
 
Love, marriage, wife is another option. Another option is to find a job. I don't know your situation and qualification, etc. If you're an independent freelancer working online, you can look into iglu or coffee asia. They will give you Business visa and WP and for a percentage of your incomes. You can look into those also. 

Thanks Richard and also previous poster Cowbee. My life in los little different...been here several years and never done 90 day report. I fly out of Thailand every couple of weeks. Yes I live bkk and familiar with CW. An annual trip there for my extension (based on retirement) is for me a crap day. I don't wish to sound cocky, but if possible I would prefer just pay someone to "take care of things. In any event, I seriously appreciate the replies

Hello members, lived here several yrs on annual extensions (retirement). I have current au drivers & bike license. Lease etc. 
I do not have "certificate of residence". I'm aware I can obtain at au embassy. I live bkk, so not hard, but if possible would rather pay for " assistance". I could attend department office. Just curious are there agents that can assist. I don't really wish to visit au embassy. Thank you in advance

ED visa can help you but i suggest dont go often to any borders. Except for extensions or laos border. They are much more friendly than other borders.


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My 4 year car at home use vkool. Around 5k baht and still use it till now.


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I think you are wrong. To drive here ASEAN countries are the exception and not required to use an IDP

Has anybody converted their ASEAN license into a Thai and did this go without any problems? ASEAN license does not require international permit to drive in Thailand but I wonder if that is true for the conversion as well. 
Thanks in advance.
 

This issue is real, two of my friends also reported that they had a difficulties when entering the kingdom, one from Poi Pet imm, and the other one is from Suvarnabhumi airport, both of them was suspecting for abusing the visa, they asking for hotel booking reservation, return ticket and need to showing money at least 3K baht (can raise up to 20K baht if you don't have hotel reservation and return ticket).

You could also try one of those PoRoBor shops or the DLT and take someone who speaks Thai with you.
 
Yes many bigger adventure bikes have auxiliary lights on them but they usually don't leave them running during the day and they also usually don't have a blue tint.

Garmin GD series here front and back. Never complained after 3 years using it


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I suggest you to buy garmin LM series instead. Way more cheaper and reliable (except water resistant) and Im using it on my Z900. Bkk - kanchanburi - pattaya - phuket. Never missed any single road.


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14 minutes ago, elviajero said:

 

Thank you very much, friend!

20 hours ago, sanemax said:

On the fourth SETV , they usually give you a red stamp, saying no more SETVs

speaking of the red stamp, do you have reference image of the red stamp ? I just curious about that red stamp

55 minutes ago, BritTim said:

There is currently no limit is Savannakhet (but there are requirements to be met when applying for a tourist visa there). In Vientiane, after three or four applications, they will put a stamp in your passport that prevents you getting more there (though Savannakhet will still give them).

Is there any visa service to Savannakhet ? Can you recommend ? What is the requirements ?

What I do for 2 years in LOS is 3 times to Laos, 2 times to Cambodia, 1-2 times flight to nearby country (vietnam, malaysia) but I never know about Savannaket, maybe I should try it

On 6/1/2018 at 1:35 PM, 50soon said:

Just be careful with Thailand, you can come here but after a few entries you may have problem.
Happened to me when they refused me a visa in Ventiane because it was my 3th request in a row.i entered finally with a visa waiver

Now I m on my 3rd visa waiver entry and officer told me what I was doing next. I said I will take plane and go home.

But I will be 50 in September so I will try to get a tourist visa for 2 months in savanakhet then apply for a retirement visa in Ventiane . (O visa)


So if you want stay long term in Thailand, Regreattbly it s not possible anymore unless you apply for a retirement visa or a elite visa or get married or student.

All they want is money or Out!



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Thaivisaservices in my location aka sawasdee co said there is no limit attempt for SETV in Laos and i never had problem and this is my 3rd visa attempt

Thanks all for your answer and contribution, I understand now, Im willing to change it to my name immediately in few days.

Thank you!

I wonder, with previous owner name, can I take it to other country like Cambodia or Laos ? What is the document that I might need ? 

3 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

You don't mention if you want to check the bike for technical faults. Maybe you should do that before you buy it.

Some time ago I had a bike with some issues (just getting old) and I drove it to Red Baron on Ramkamhaeng so that they could check it and give me an idea how much it would cost to fix everything. I knew maybe 10 problems. They came up with at least another 10 problems which I did not realize. Sometimes it's good to have some professionals check your bike...

 

I have checked the bike, overall still in good condition with mint dent that is acceptable, electricity still fully working, engine sound smooth, tire nearly new in fact its only 8.xxx km and this bike is only 1 year (2017) so I supposed there's not problem with the bike as far as I can see..

Thank you for your advise and suggestion ? 

3 hours ago, DILLIGAD said:

Insurance companies always look for a reason not to pay out and I wonder (don’t know) if this might be a reason????
Might be worth investigating that to?


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Im about to find motorcycles insurance 1st class in Bangkok, do you have recommendation ?

4 hours ago, johng said:

Put it in your name as soon as possible..there is no price reduction per owner.

Thank you, if there's no price reduction, I will consider to transfer to my name asap.

15 minutes ago, Nickymaster said:

agree with above. No problem. If the owner is ok with it just give him the money and collect the bike with green book. Keep driving and just renew insurance and tax every year.  BUT, selling the bike one day might become nearly impossible. 

"Selling bike one day might become nearly impposible", EXCEPT I transfer it to my own name IF I want to sell it isn't ? I mean, when I ready to sell, I will transfer to my own name first, so not right now.

When the previous owner no longer in Thai, am I still able to transfer to my own name ?

I just check, he's the 2nd owner and if I buy it then Im the 3rd owner, what is the disadvantage ? How many percent the price drop if I sell it ?

Thank you

1 minute ago, johng said:

No problems with Tax and insurance the expired visa only causes problems when buying/selling....you could keep the bike forever and never get the name change done and still ride it perfectly legally....though maybe strictly speaking it isnt your bike until your name is in the green book.

Understood, for now Im thinking to keep the bike for me forever BUT we dont know what will happen so I need to considering other possibility.

Thank you for your explanation.

5 minutes ago, poanoi said:

i would bring a translator with me and insist with payment

they check if bike & book are legal, i take for granted they will perform the service

if payed, just ask how much to check legality

I'll take ur suggestion and bring Thai's friend to speak with them regarding this, Thank you for your suggestion

2 minutes ago, ChouDoufu said:

will your embassy provide a residency certificate?

Yes they will, but will take time around 2 weeks, meanwhile owner wont wait for that long and i dont want to risk my money to transfer him first, we need to make it clear since the first time

2 minutes ago, johng said:

Worse case you wont be able to transfer to your name or anyone else's until you get in contact with the Englishman and get him to send you a copy if his exit from Thailand stamp..
Name transfer and new plate should not take long..(a few days)
You can ride the bike while waiting.

Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it

1 more question. What if the visa expired,  Am i still able to renew the tax and insurance when the owner visa is already expired or the owner fly back and never return ?