Moving to Thailand this year from UK with Thai wife 

I will be buying a car and have a few questions.

Can I own a car with a marriage visa status ?

Or is it better to buy in wife's name ?

What's the best way to insure it .

Thanks in advance.

 

 

you can own a vehicle in your name in Thailand,

compulsory insurance is required when a new yearly 'screen' tax disc is applied for, additional better coverage insurance, class 1,2 or 3 is obtained through insurance brokers or insurance companies direct,

if buying a new vehicle the 1st year additional insurance is 'thrown in' with the purchase, also included in a new car purchase is the first years 'screen' tax as well as compulsory insurance, and number plates.

Thanks Steve ????

Just out of curiosity, what is the typical yearly cost for accident and liability insurance in Thailand?  I might buy a car at some point, but so far, I’m doing ok without one.

19 minutes ago, jas007 said:

Just out of curiosity, what is the typical yearly cost for accident and liability insurance in Thailand?  I might buy a car at some point, but so far, I’m doing ok without one.

 

Depends on value of vehicle.

100k vehicle will be cheaper than a 1 million baht vehicle.

1 hour ago, jas007 said:

Just out of curiosity, what is the typical yearly cost for accident and liability insurance in Thailand?  I might buy a car at some point, but so far, I’m doing ok without one.

class 1 for a normal priced car from 6,000thb up