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

 

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.

And where do you get a license ? how much ?

Member melvinmelvin is your man for boat licence info.

 

Drop him a PM.

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

 

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.