13 hours ago, Umlungu said:

I think you misinterpreted the original statement/question. In my interpretation the poster meant Thailand as in private businesses, dealerships, private individuals, in the sense that it is made easier, facilitated or encouraged, incurs lower import taxes etc. Those are, of course, government policy decisions. I don't think anyone was equating the word Thailand exclusivelywith the government of Thailand. As to the government and its agencies, of course they wouldn't engage in the importation of used vehicles since they almost certainly get better deals on new cars from the local production. 

Indeed.... its absolutely obvious what was meant.

 

Just when I think someone couldn't be more pedantic we bear witness to some pathetic next level nit-picking. There seems to be a degree of cognitive inflexibility that borders on a mental condition.

 

 

 

 

Liverpool Lou, do it yourself and save.

How to import link;

https://siam-shipping.com/import-car-thailand/#How_to_Import_a_car_to_Thailand

 

20 hours ago, oustaristocrats said:

Please stick to my original ask. I am not interested in import to other countries, I want to know why the Thai government created the ban, and why it is so difficult to lift it again. 

 

To protect the local auto industry.

The ban will be driven by the automakers.

You can still import, many do... Joe average cannot.

2 hours ago, GypsyT said:

Liverpool Lou, do it yourself and save.

How to import link;

https://siam-shipping.com/import-car-thailand/#How_to_Import_a_car_to_Thailand

 

Good luck getting an import permit.

2 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

You can still import, many do... Joe average cannot.

Personal used car imports into Thailand have been prohibited since 2019.  

Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

Personal used car imports into Thailand have been prohibited since 2019.  

They still come in  though.

Friend imported his Lamborghini Huracan GT3 in July.

17 hours ago, Umlungu said:

On 9/16/2023 at 1:50 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

I have twisted nothing, it just seems that there are a lot of posters who cannot read accurately!  Read my original comment on this subject which was a response to someone asking why Thailand (not individuals) doesn't import used cars from Japan.  

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I think you misinterpreted the original statement/question. In my interpretation the poster meant Thailand as in private businesses, dealerships, private individuals

Well, that's your interpretation of his comment that he clearly posted in black and white.  My comment was a response to what he actually posted.

17 hours ago, Umlungu said:

Thailand essentially prohibits or discourages (enormous import duties) any vehicle importation to protect its own industry.

Thailand expressly prohibited the personal importation of used vehicles three years ago, not "essentially" or "discouragingly".

6 hours ago, transam said:

I am afraid, they don't understand....????

It's a cross I have to bear!

4 hours ago, stevenl said:

6 hours ago, brianthainess said:

And to add no ''governments'' imports new ones either. 

Don't think that's true. I think Kim imported a few special MB's

I was going to make that comment but most of the thread are too confused already!

On 9/15/2023 at 9:50 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

Perhaps because Thailand doesn't permit used car imports and no governments, anywhere in the world, import used cars!   

Thailand also has a huge new Japanese car-building industry here.

Not true, many are chopped up in Yokohama then shipped here as parts, and reassembled. But most go to Nigeria or other places in Africa.

2 minutes ago, retarius said:

Not true, many are chopped up in Yokohama then shipped here as parts, and reassembled. But most go to Nigeria or other places in Africa.

Have you got a link for that regarding Thailand....?

1 minute ago, retarius said:

On 9/15/2023 at 9:50 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

Perhaps because Thailand doesn't permit used car imports and no governments, anywhere in the world, import used cars!   

Thailand also has a huge new Japanese car-building industry here.

Not true, many are chopped up in Yokohama then shipped here as parts, and reassembled.

"Not true..."

Gawd...what are you talking about?  Thailand has not permitted the import of used cars since 2019, it's just ridiculous that you say that is not true.   I have made no comment on the import of parts.

On 9/16/2023 at 1:50 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

I have twisted nothing, it just seems that there are a lot of posters who cannot read accurately!  Read my original comment on this subject which was a response to someone asking why Thailand (not individuals) doesn't import used cars from Japan.  

Even to my limited translated version of your multiple posts is like frantic hand waves of face save denial typical of witnessed and busted shoplifter ! ????

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Governments  set regulations on allowed imports and exports. Thailand is a net exporter of vehicles including  motorcycles .  Even second hand parts are restricted or taxed excessively.

3 minutes ago, RanongCat said:

Even to my limited translated version of your multiple posts is like frantic hand waves of face save denial typical of witnessed and busted shoplifter ! ????

Seems you are just limited, this thread may not be up your street........????

It is possible to import but legally only if prepared to pay

Just now, transam said:

Seems you are just limited, this thread may not be up your street........????

And you may just be  quite mistaken. ????

2 minutes ago, RanongCat said:

And you may just be  quite mistaken. ????

Then I look forward to finding out.................????

2 minutes ago, transam said:

Then I look forward to finding out.................????

Only you. I have no wimpy pole position to desire .

12 minutes ago, RanongCat said:

On 9/16/2023 at 1:50 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

I have twisted nothing, it just seems that there are a lot of posters who cannot read accurately!  Read my original comment on this subject which was a response to someone asking why Thailand (not individuals) doesn't import used cars from Japan.  

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Even to my limited translated version of your multiple posts is like frantic hand waves of face save denial typical of witnessed and busted shoplifter ! ????

Your interpretation of my comments is unfortunate.  If there is anything inaccurate in my comments on this thread, please point them out, specifically, then your interpretation may have some validity.

13 minutes ago, RanongCat said:

Even second hand parts are restricted or taxed excessively.

30% import duty.

3 minutes ago, RanongCat said:

Only you. I have no wimpy pole position to desire .

You will have to explain that one.............????

12 minutes ago, RanongCat said:

It is possible to import but legally only if prepared to pay

Importing used cars is not permitted by law, been that way since 2019.  Any used cars imported since 10th December 2019, regardless of whether bribes were paid, have been imported illegally.

15 minutes ago, RanongCat said:

17 minutes ago, transam said:

Seems you are just limited, this thread may not be up your street........????

And you may just be  quite mistaken.

Clearly, he is not mistaken.

7 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

30% import duty.

According to regulation yes. Have you tried it? 555  For vehicles is 80% . Who sets  valuation ?

Sigh !

Just now, RanongCat said:

According to regulation yes. Have you tried it? 555  For vehicles is 80% . Who sets  valuation ?

Sigh !

There are always those who know so much more than those who know .

5 minutes ago, RanongCat said:

15 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

30% import duty.

According to regulation yes. Have you tried it? 555  For vehicles is 80% . Who sets  valuation ?

Sigh !

Sigh...Car parts and vehicles are different categories.   Customs department sets the duty rates.

On 9/15/2023 at 6:54 PM, retarius said:

There are many fabulous, low milage, nearly new cars in Japan traded in for cents on the dollar. I have never understood why Thailand doesn't import these.

Maybe Thailand should let Toyota and Honda land used cars to ports here duty free so they can undercut the Thai marketplace?

 

Or even better maybe the Thai government should buy everyone one of these great used cars? 

 

Governments all over the world highly regulate auto industries to prop up domestic players. Tariffs and non-tariff barriers. Of course there are safety and environmental rules. It does create economic distortions, but employs a lot of people too. 

 

Australia has 25 million people still, I think the firms there gave up on auto manufacture completely.