NoshowJones Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfix Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfix Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfix Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfix Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamfalang Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 as opposed to....................? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfix Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfix Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfix Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfix Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfix Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, 2baht said: Don't invest any more than you can afford to lose! Wise words and I whole heartedly agree! : ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 A post quoting an altered post in French has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 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.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfix Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifmu Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 copy of ppt and large deposit 3k ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfix Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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