Renting motorcycles to people

[NoshowJones]

On 10/29/2022 at 7:25 AM, KhaoYai said:

I believe its also illegal to hold someone's passport.

As far as I'm aware, the only people who can even ask to see your actual passport apart from the usual IO's, banks, government departments, travel companies etc, not individual business owners. Even police below a certain rank cannot demand to see your passport.

[Kwasaki]

21 minutes ago, Seeall said:

Prostitution and a load of other things you all do is also illegal...

As long as you have a work permit you can hire someone. ????

[truthfix]

On 10/29/2022 at 7:15 AM, 2baht said:

Highly illegal!

No, you misunderstand, I mean the passport is retained until financial reperations are made. This is standard in Thailand. 

[2baht]

1 minute ago, truthfix said:

No, you misunderstand, I mean the passport is retained until financial reperations are made. This is standard in Thailand. 

Up to you, not my business!

[truthfix]

On 10/29/2022 at 7:24 AM, KhaoYai said:

I was thinking more along the lines of the rider being injured. A friend of mine looked into renting out scooters but decided the insurance issue made it infeasible.

Yes appears to be a running theme here and understandable. Thanks for the info.

[truthfix]

On 10/29/2022 at 12:16 PM, FritsSikkink said:

As an individual you are not allowed to run a business. You need a proper visa, work permit and pay tax. The police might ask for it when you come with a complaint.

Of course… And all would be facilitated through a Thai friend.

[truthfix]

Just now, truthfix said:

Of course… And all would be facilitated through a Thai friend.

The whole reason for this topic was for me to understand more from ‘Farang’ mentality rather than assuming the Thai person knows everything as it’s something I’m considering investing in.

[Iamfalang]

as opposed to....................?

[truthfix]

On 10/29/2022 at 7:25 AM, KhaoYai said:

I believe its also illegal to hold someone's passport.

I don’t know why people are surprised by this as it’s standard Thai practice. I don’t make the rules and facts are just that.

[truthfix]

On 10/29/2022 at 7:45 AM, scubascuba3 said:

With a copy passport you need to work out how to get the renter to pay for any damage\loss of bike?

 

You need the police onside somehow

This was the main reason for my post.

[truthfix]

2 hours ago, 2baht said:

Up to you, not my business!

It’s not up to me as it’s how the Thais conduct ‘their’ business.

[2baht]

2 hours ago, truthfix said:

Of course… And all would be facilitated through a Thai friend.

Don't invest any more than you can afford to lose!

[truthfix]

5 hours ago, possum1931 said:

As far as I'm aware, the only people who can even ask to see your actual passport apart from the usual IO's, banks, government departments, travel companies etc, not individual business owners. Even police below a certain rank cannot demand to see your passport.

A bike can never be rented without showing your passport, whether it is retained until the bike is returned or whether a copy of your passport is taken depends solely on the individual shop. 
 

Again this can’t be disputed… as it’s factual.

[truthfix]

3 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Don't invest any more than you can afford to lose!

Wise words and I whole heartedly agree! : )

[richard_smith237]

3 minutes ago, truthfix said:

A bike can never be rented without showing your passport, whether it is retained until the bike is returned or whether a copy of your passport is taken depends solely on the individual shop. 
 

Again this can’t be disputed… as it’s factual.

Consider your claim disputed as its not a fact !!!

 

I rented a motorcycle two weeks ago with without showing my passport. 
(I left my Thai DL with the shop). 

[Rimmer]

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[NoshowJones]

2 hours ago, truthfix said:

A bike can never be rented without showing your passport, whether it is retained until the bike is returned or whether a copy of your passport is taken depends solely on the individual shop. 
 

Again this can’t be disputed… as it’s factual.

Yes, a copy but you do not let them keep your actual passport.

[DJ54]

Rented 2 motos for a week ride in Chang Mai. Photo of passport, drivers license with rental fees and daily insurance if you wanted paid up front. Asked shop for recommendations on places to stay and 

all were very nice and very affordable…. It was an awesome trip to golden triangle..

[truthfix]

10 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Consider your claim disputed as its not a fact !!!

 

I rented a motorcycle two weeks ago with without showing my passport. 
(I left my Thai DL with the shop). 

I stand corrected and maybe that is the exception.

[ifmu]

copy of ppt and large deposit 3k ?

[truthfix]

17 hours ago, ifmu said:

copy of ppt and large deposit 3k ?

3k isn’t really a large deposit though in contrast to the bike cost.