Thanks to all the input and I have ditched my Hiace camper van conversion idea.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1256625-foreigner-driving-a-toyota-hiace-in-thailand-and-border-crossing/

 

Instead, I am now keen to purchase a new (2023) Ford Ranger Wildtrak (4x4), which is just out in Thailand now, and maybe equip it to an overland type of vehicle.  I contacted the local Ford dealership and they said if I book it now, they might have the vehicle ready by this September... quite a long wait for me because I don't have a car yet.  

 

Would it worth to try contacting different Ford dealership in Thailand for availability (I am thinking some dealerships might be bigger with more quotas... is that the case in Thailand?)  Would it be a lot of trouble down the road (servicing) if I don't buy it from my local dealership?

Servicing and warranty will be honoured at any Ford dealership whether bought there or not.....

Was ist damit ....

 

https://www.sanook.com/auto/83416/

 

https://www.carryboycaravan.com/wohnmobil/

 

http://www.campervan-thailand.com/FAQ/5847b77f8ac7f700015173ac

Edited May 5, 20224 yr by buddy2010

We recently purchased a new car (not a Ford), first showroom was in  Pattaya,  second was in Rayong and the last one  with the lowest price and several free extras  was Sriracha with an offer  12,000 baht less then the Pattaya offer, all of them said we can have the car serviced under its warranty at any dealership

I have bought a honda city recently, BKK 3 months waiting time, I called every dealership close to an airport and secured one in Krabi with 0 waiting time.

Edited May 5, 20224 yr by Kalorymetr

Thank you.  Reading the above comments I think it will worth to shop around ????