Foreign car owner left Thailand, how to transfer ownership?

[sussex]

So the owner of a car has left Thailand (non-immigrant visa has expired, no longer lives in Thailand) and wants to transfer ownership of their car to someone in Thailand. How can this be done? 

The car is just being transferred not sold. 

Can a proof of address from their current country be used, alongside power of attorney, for the new car owner to do the transfer of ownership on their behalf?

Thanks. 

[NanLaew]

You are dealing with a branch of a Thai government agency. Best to drop the branch of the Land Transport Office where you plan on doing this transfer and ask them. I know that PoA drafted by a Thai lawyer and witnessed in Thailand was accepted fairly recently at an LTO for transfering a vehicle's title in the absence of the owner. However, just like Thai immigration offices, LTO rules and their implementation can vary.

[sussex]

Thanks NanLaew, I phoned the DLT hotline, they said if owner is abroad need: copy of their passport, power of attorney letter, and letter handing over ownership of car. Documents have to be signed by hand. At Chatuchak DLT it's building 2 floor 2. 

Fingers crossed it'll work. 

[Chillypom]

Sussex,  Did you have any success?  In a similar situation 

[sussex]

In the end the owner went with the buyer in person, when on a holiday here (on tourist visa). No need for any proof of address from immigration. 

[lom]

On 4/5/2023 at 4:34 PM, sussex said:

Documents have to be signed by hand.

Blue ink pen!!

[Joysee]

Hi Sussex! May I know if you were able to change the car ownership on a tourist visa? 
 

I have the same case. I have a car in Thailand (in my friend’s house), but right now, Im no longer living in Thailand, no more visa and no more work permit. But, Im going back to Thailand in few months on a 30 days tourist visa. I have potential buyer. I don’t know the required documents. May I ask how did you process yours? I appreciate your reply. Thank you! :)