ghworker2010 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 TIAT This is amazing thailand. If one financed the purchase of a car in Thailand years ago and showing the WP when applying.... Pay the monthly payments on time and then a few yrs later not working anymore and pay out the loan. They will not issue the blue book without a WP. <deleted> is all I can say. What a stupid rule. Do you agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just to be clear, who's not issuing the documents you need? Is it the bank not issuing notice that the loan's paid off, or the DLT, or ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 It is not necessary to have a work permit to get a car blue book. Plenty of retirees and others not working own cars here, myself included. Who is saying you need a WP? And how is it that you have had this car for years without a blue book for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soisanuk Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 When financed, the bank holds the blue book. It is my understanding the bank is shown as the owner. After the loan is paid off, they request the documents necessary to have the the Land Transport Office change the owners name from the bank to the purchaser's name. In my case, the loans have been in my Thai partner's name and upon loan payoff (3 vehicles over the past 14 years - same bank for each), they sent the paperwork to be completed, sent back, payment of fees needed for the transfer. Shortly thereafter, we received the blue book in Partner's name. It is also my understanding that the Land Transport Office will accept, if blue book is to be in a foreigner's name, a Certificate of Residence from Thai Immigration (or their Embassy) OR a Work Permit. Have you asked the lending bank about providing the Certificate of Residence in lieu of the Work Permit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwinfc Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 banks in thailand are zombies when it comes to required documents. they only know the WP and passport. i had encountered this a few months ago. based on my previous non-f visa (under section 15 or something), i didn't need a work permit. while that visa was headache-free as far as dealings with the bureau of immigration (90-day reporting was not needed, visa was free, etc) were concerned, banks and other government agencies didn't understand it. the bank that financed my loan also looked for a wp, but a letter from my employer did the trick. what i understood about the whole thing was that the department of land transport (DLT) only needed a document that shows my name AND a local address (similar situation when i renewed my driver's license) to allow the ownership transfer. it may be best to consult your local DLT office as to what they really need. it may just be the bank giving you a hard time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasswort Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I have purchased several cars in Thailand without a work permit and received the blue book without any problem . O.k. I paid cash on each occasion but at the end of the day getting hold of the blue book is the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sheryl said: It is not necessary to have a work permit to get a car blue book. Plenty of retirees and others not working own cars here, myself included. Who is saying you need a WP? And how is it that you have had this car for years without a blue book for it? While I'm sure you're correct, I've had several irritating issues with the bank after my WP expired, including not being able to wire funds overseas to pay some bills. Mine's actually not a WP issue. It's a residence issue. I'll be able to start wiring funds again when (if?) I get on a retirement visa, but not on a tourist visa or visa exempt. (That info coming from the Kasikorn Bank manager) I suspect those on 12 month extensions based on marriage or other factors are okay, as well. God only knows about ED visas... That's why I asked if it was the bank, the DLT or who the OP has the issues with. Edited November 2, 2017 by impulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 5 hours ago, Sheryl said: It is not necessary to have a work permit to get a car blue book. Plenty of retirees and others not working own cars here, myself included. Who is saying you need a WP? And how is it that you have had this car for years without a blue book for it? I suggest you read the OP's post again...it answers all your questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairynuff Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I recently...2 months ago transferred ownership from finance company, finance arrangement having been in the name of a Thai friend, to MY name. I have no work permit. I do however have a yellow book and a pink card which may well have helped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 This sounds like an arbitrary rule applied by the finance company / bank. As others have said, all that's required is a certificate of residence, you need to point this out to them and convince them to do it this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 4 hours ago, dotpoom said: I suggest you read the OP's post again...it answers all your questions? How so? The WP is not the main factor afaik. A Certificate of Residence obtained under various justifible need should be sufficient. Perhaps the op used the WP which has expired and the pedants at the Bank cannot see a way to accept another validification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcigAmateur Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Totally wrong. The people are stupid, not the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue bruce Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I had to present an affidavit from the U.S Embassy to purchase a car in my name, no work permit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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