Owning a Boat in 2019

[qj7777]

Hey ladies and gents,

 

Does anyone know the following info, that's up to date?

 

Can a foreigner get a captains licence? 

Can a foreigner register a boat?

What are the penalties for not having either?

What is the smallest craft that wouldn't require the above?

What is the general 'done thing' - do people just buy boats and use them anyway?

 

Thanks,

Ollie

 

[jackdd]

1. The first section of the law says only Thais can get the license, but in Nong Khai they told me that i could get it, so they don't care about it

2. I don't know, but i think yes

3. No idea

4. I know that for example a jetski requires a license, so i assume at least every motorized craft does, maybe if it doesn't have a motor you don't need a license

5. No idea

 

Additional info:

There is a license for rivers and lakes, and another for the sea, so you should make sure you get the right license.

[plfomylo]

And where do you get a license ? how much ?

[Crossy]

Member melvinmelvin is your man for boat licence info.

 

Drop him a PM.

[decca60]

I have my proper motor boat here.32ft,320 cv

 

1 Yes you can get a leasure boat thai licence (non commercial)

2 Yes you can register the boat at your name yearly safety inspection to renew registration for one year

3 They seize your boat first, then go to court and good luck

4 sometjing with no motor

5 all the boating foreighners I know are following the rules

 

[qj7777]

Actually we spoke to a couple of the marine shops, and they were all saying under 5m and 40HP doesn't require a license or registration. Jetskis are usually 150HP. 

 

I would still like to check with the marine dept, but the boat sellers were pretty adamant that smaller low HP craft are exempt.