Cricky Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 My daughter is turning 16 this month. She would like to buy a motorbike, showing me photos of different motorbikes, it scares me. I'd like to buy her a car. Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, Cricky said: My daughter is turning 16 this month. She would like to buy a motorbike, showing me photos of different motorbikes, it scares me. I'd like to buy her a car. Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16? I guess not since the legal age to drive a car is 18 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted December 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, still kicking said: I guess not since the legal age to drive a car is 18 People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DudleySquat Posted December 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, still kicking said: I guess not since the legal age to drive a car is 18 My son at less than sixteen can be the majority shareholder in a corporation. You have assumed too much. Create a corp. She can own the corp. Have the corporation buy a motorcycle. Problem solved. 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudleySquat Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Ralf001 said: People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ? I think you will find that I am correct. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post still kicking Posted December 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ? What is the point owning a car if you can't drive it 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, DudleySquat said: My son at less than sixteen can be the majority shareholder in a corporation. You have assumed too much. Create a corp. She can own the corp. Have the corporation buy a motorcycle. Problem solved. Haha but still can't drive a car legally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 minute ago, DudleySquat said: I think you will find that I am correct. Yeah not saying you are wrong Iam just intrigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, still kicking said: What is the point owning a car if you can't drive it That would be a question for the OP wouldn't it? I have a foreign friend that owns two cars (blue books in his name), he does not have a Thai licence and his home licence expired years ago. Edited December 31, 2023 by Ralf001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 The OP was worried about her driving a motorcycle and suggested to buy a car, OK? No point buying a car if you can't drive it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 minute ago, still kicking said: The OP was worried about her driving a motorcycle and suggested to buy a car, OK? No point buying a car if you can't drive it And that has what do with the question asked ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: But cannot own a car as not legal to drive.... Go figure ! Read the OP again he does not won't to buy her a motorcycle he prefers to buy a car but what is the use if she is not allowed to drive it that was my answer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 minute ago, still kicking said: Read the OP again he does not won't to buy her a motorcycle he prefers to buy a car but what is the use if she is not allowed to drive it that was my answer. Maybe best to direct you question to the OP then Champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: Maybe best to direct you question to the OP then Champ. Hang on it was not my question I only answered the OP, he said he is not comfortable buying a motor bike and suggested to buy a car and I replied what the use is buying a car if you can't drive it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cricky Posted December 31, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2023 Hi guys, I don't want to buy her an aeroplane or motorcycle. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 hour ago, DudleySquat said: My son at less than sixteen can be the majority shareholder in a corporation. You have assumed too much. Create a corp. She can own the corp. Have the corporation buy a motorcycle. Problem solved. Err...It would be simpler to tell his daughter to continue playing with dolls. Btw...I hope the OP has very deep pockets Driving has become gnarly af in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricky Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 (edited) 2 hours ago, VinnieK said: I hope the OP has very deep pockets Driving has become gnarly af in this country. Bought my first Toyota from Pattaya Toyota back in 2004. My family has 3 cars at the moment, petrol, tax and CTP far cheaper than Australia. Edited January 1 by Cricky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) 5 hours ago, still kicking said: 5 hours ago, Cricky said: My daughter is turning 16 this month. She would like to buy a motorbike, showing me photos of different motorbikes, it scares me. I'd like to buy her a car. Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16? I guess not since the legal age to drive a car is 18 Whoops, there it is. That 'legal' age thing in Thailand again. Edited January 1 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 4 hours ago, DudleySquat said: 5 hours ago, still kicking said: I guess not since the legal age to drive a car is 18 My son at less than sixteen can be the majority shareholder in a corporation. You have assumed too much. Create a corp. She can own the corp. Have the corporation buy a motorcycle. Problem solved. But the OP doesn't want her to have a motorbike, he wants her to have a car. BTW, can a Thai corporation have a Thai driving licence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 4 hours ago, Cricky said: Hi guys, I don't want to buy her an aeroplane or motorcycle. Get her a 10-year-old banger to learn and then commute in. Once she's of legal age, she'll piss in the driving test, get herself a licence and who knows, by that time her boyfriend may stump up for a decent, new motor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novacova Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 4 hours ago, still kicking said: What is the point owning a car if you can't drive it A lot of people in TH who can’t drive own cars, I see it every day. A lot of car owners in TH don’t have a DL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 New year new arguments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKBike09 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 5 hours ago, Ralf001 said: People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ? Some years back (6 or 7) one of my Thai staff wanted to buy a car, in her name, for her parents. She was in her mid 20s but did not have a DL. Once the dealer (I think it was Nissan, somewhere in Chumphon) found out she didn't have a DL, they wouldn't sell her the car. Go figure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKBike09 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 5 hours ago, Cricky said: My daughter is turning 16 this month. She would like to buy a motorbike, showing me photos of different motorbikes, it scares me. I'd like to buy her a car. Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16? As others have said, she needs to be 18 to get a car DL and therefore be lnsurable. Anyway, since the insurance is based on the car, not the driver, better for you to register and insure in your name, but for 'all drivers'. Unless the insurance companies change the system, even if it gets totalled it won't affect your premiums for any other cars you own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverlomsak Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) 5 hours ago, Ralf001 said: People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ? Totally false in Thailand, my wife owns our car but has never held a car license and has no intention of getting one. PM Note - She doesn't drive it either before anyone gets anty. Edited January 1 by foreverlomsak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted January 1 Popular Post Share Posted January 1 5 hours ago, Ralf001 said: People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ? Yes they can. My car is in my Mrs name, but she has no licence. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) 6 hours ago, Cricky said: My daughter is turning 16 this month. She would like to buy a motorbike, showing me photos of different motorbikes, it scares me. I'd like to buy her a car. Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16? No. To drive the car a driving license is required and that can only be obtained at 18 years of age. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minimum_driving_ages Vehicle Registration After purchasing a car, you must register it with the Department of Land Transport (DLT). It involves submitting the following documents: – Your identy doc – A copy of your driving license – Proof of ownership (the sales contract or car registration papers) – The car’s tax certificate – Car insurance papers The DLT will issue a car registration book, and you will receive two number plates for your car. Edited January 1 by freeworld 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VocalNeal Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I have a mate whose pickup is in his son's name and his son is now 11 having owned the pickup since he was 9. I also know an ethnic Burmese lady whose 9-year-old Thai son owns her house as she being a foreigner cannot own it. ( yes I know the house and the land can be split) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 6 hours ago, Cricky said: Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16? IMO wrong question. It should be "should she be allowed to drive at 16 in a country with an exceptionally bad driving record for deaths. Does a 16 year old have the maturity to handle driving in Thailand. The number of times I've faced death while driving in Thailand is not insignificant, and I'm a driver of many many years and the holder of almost every licence it is possible to have ( only missing ambulance ). IMO only luck and experience saved me and those with me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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