Buying and I insuring a car

[stix40]

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.

 

 

[steve187]

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.

[stix40]

Thanks Steve ????

[jas007]

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.

[Ralf001]

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.

[steve187]

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